The only 1994 New York Rangers Stanley Cup ring presented to a player that’s reached the auction market sold for $139,444 early Wednesday morning. Finnish star Esa Tikkanen consigned the ring and several other items from his career to Classic Auctions. The Montreal-based company sold them as part of its June online catalog sale. Tikkanen turned over four of the … [Read more...] about Tikkanen’s 1994 Rangers Stanley Cup Ring Nets $139,444
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Cards of the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs as Oilers Look to Match ‘Reverse Sweep’
Do you remember just a few months ago when the hockey collecting world had a been-there-collected-that attitude toward Connor McDavid and moved on to a newer and shinier Connor? And Connor Bedard did drive the hobby throughout the season and create hype that the hockey card world had not seen since Eric Lindros first appeared on cardboard. But now, right now to be … [Read more...] about Cards of the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs as Oilers Look to Match ‘Reverse Sweep’
Gretzky’s Stick from 1988 Cup Clincher Brings Record Price
A stick used by Wayne Gretzky in the 1988 Stanley Cup clinching game sold for $336,000 Friday, establishing a new auction record for any NHL used hockey stick. This signed and inscribed stick was used by Gretzky on May 26, 1988, when the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins to clinch what was to be Gretzky’s fourth and final championship with the franchise. The … [Read more...] about Gretzky’s Stick from 1988 Cup Clincher Brings Record Price
Auction Items Showcase The Evolution Of Wayne Gretzky’s Autograph
A couple of very different Wayne Gretzky autographs have made some news in recent days. Last Sunday, a piece of paper with some doodles and scribbles made by then 14-year-old Gretzky sold for $8,000. The piece of paper not only has young Gretzky’s signature, but also some 9’s and even a 99, which was long before he ever wore the number he made famous. In fact, Gretzky, who … [Read more...] about Auction Items Showcase The Evolution Of Wayne Gretzky’s Autograph
4 of Esa Tikkanen’s Stanley Cup Rings Headline Classic Auctions’ June Catalog
You won’t find Esa Tikkanen’s name among the top 50 goal scorers in NHL regular season history. In fact, you won’t find him among the top 350. You will find him on the list of the top 20 NHL playoff scorers in history, though—a testament to his legacy as one of the winningest players to ever skate. Now, the ultimate fruits of his clutch postseason play are up for … [Read more...] about 4 of Esa Tikkanen’s Stanley Cup Rings Headline Classic Auctions’ June Catalog
Evan Bouchard Becomes One Of NHL’s Most Collectible Defensemen
Move over Cale Makar. In fact, move over Roman Jossi and Quinn Hughes. Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has established himself as one of the elite defensemen in the NHL. And if you remember the days when collectors scoured price guides every month looking to see who had up arrows, Evan Bouchard has a nice, big juicy one after his historic run in the Stanley … [Read more...] about Evan Bouchard Becomes One Of NHL’s Most Collectible Defensemen
Zach Hyman Is the Most Underrated Player In NHL– And In The Hockey Card Market
On October 12, 2016, Auston Matthews played the first NHL game of his career. It was one of the greatest first games in hockey history. Matthews beat Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson four times in a 5-4 Ottawa overtime win. Every Leafs and Senators fan remembers the game. But what no one seems to remember is that the player who set up Matthews’ first NHL goal is the … [Read more...] about Zach Hyman Is the Most Underrated Player In NHL– And In The Hockey Card Market
Becoming The Great One: Remembering Wayne Gretzky’s Earliest Collectibles
As hard as it is to believe today, there was a time when Wayne Gretzky was a budding hockey prospect ready to embark on a journey which would take him to the highest places in sport itself. A skinny teenager with incredible skill that had grizzled fans and pundits spouting off doubt and insults, he already had a year of pro experience under his belt when the Edmonton Oilers … [Read more...] about Becoming The Great One: Remembering Wayne Gretzky’s Earliest Collectibles
The Big Deal: Wayne Gretzky’s Move South Changed the Hobby Forever
The hockey world went into a state of shock on August 9, 1988 when the announcement of Wayne Gretzky's trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings was made. The ripple effect of the biggest deal in NHL history to that point and beyond was instant and widespread - and one of the biggest impacts was in the hockey card market. Coming off his fourth Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about The Big Deal: Wayne Gretzky’s Move South Changed the Hobby Forever
1983-84 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: An Underrated Gem
When hockey fans of a certain age think back 40 years, they are transported to a time where the New York Islanders dominated and the Edmonton Oilers were poised for greatness. With those two clubs squaring off in the Stanley Cup Final, it seemed like destiny and while the club from Long Island prevailed to make it four straight championships, the future seemed to belong to … [Read more...] about 1983-84 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: An Underrated Gem