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Canuck on the Rise: A Guide to Collecting Elias Pettersson

August 14, 2019 By Stephen Laroche

Winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year will often help player's stock within the card collecting hobby - but what happens going forward? In the case of young Vancouver Canucks sensation Elias Pettersson, the sky is the limit and his rookie cards were certainly a must-have for many collectors from the start. How hot was that start? Well, he kicked things … [Read more...] about Canuck on the Rise: A Guide to Collecting Elias Pettersson

1978-79 O-Pee-Chee: Goodbye Bobby, Hello Mike

June 10, 2019 By Stephen Laroche

With the NHL and WHA in the final stages of their seven-year battle, hockey card collectors were surprised to see that there would only be cards from one of the leagues and welcomed the 1978-79 O-Pee-Chee set with open arms. For the fifth straight season, O-Pee-Chee's set was made up of 396 cards. The set is a major source of frustration for those wanting to put a high-grade … [Read more...] about 1978-79 O-Pee-Chee: Goodbye Bobby, Hello Mike

Hottest John Tavares Rookie Cards as Boyhood Leafs Fan Heads Home

July 2, 2018 By Rich Mueller

The biggest free agent signing in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs left some New York Islanders fans disappointed but sets up a potentially hot market for one of the NHL's top players.  John Tavares rookie cards have always been in some demand, but moving to the spotlight of the hockey capital of the world should have the market on notice.   Can't Miss … [Read more...] about Hottest John Tavares Rookie Cards as Boyhood Leafs Fan Heads Home

Collecting Alex Ovechkin Rookie Cards: Top Options and eBay Hot List

April 29, 2018 By Chris Goodman

Despite his team's well documented playoff failures, one of the NHL's most prolific scorers is building a career portfolio that will undoubtedly end with induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.  An explosive scorer for the Washington Capitals, the only NHL team he's ever known, Alex Ovechkin  rookie cards remain among the most valuable and popular of any active … [Read more...] about Collecting Alex Ovechkin Rookie Cards: Top Options and eBay Hot List

Nikita Kuchrov Rookie Card Checklist is Missing One Thing: Autographs

April 1, 2018 By Rich Mueller

If you spent the 2013-14 hockey card season looking for autographed versions of Nikita Kucherov rookie cards, you had a long wait.  Unlike most major NHL stars today, the right wing standout for the Tampa Bay Lightning didn't have one, unless you consider autographed buy backs issued in packs two years later. Kucherov's rookie card checklist is almost 1990s old … [Read more...] about Nikita Kuchrov Rookie Card Checklist is Missing One Thing: Autographs

Goldin Launches 1st of 4 Yearly Online Only Auctions

March 12, 2018 By Rich Mueller

To keep up with what it says is strong demand from both consignors and customers, Goldin Auctions h as announced the launch of quarterly online only auctions. The first kicked off Monday with 775 lots of sports, entertainment and historical memorabilia. The two-week event is the first of four such quarterly internet-only auctions scheduled for this year to accommodate … [Read more...] about Goldin Launches 1st of 4 Yearly Online Only Auctions

Ken Dryden Rookie Card Headlines 1971-72 Topps Hockey Set

November 7, 2016 By Anson Whaley

Even with recent expansion, there were just 14 teams in the National Hockey League when the puck dropped on October 8, 1971.  While going deeper into rosters for the O-Pee-Chee brand, Topps' 1971-72 hockey set remained at just 132 cards. 1971-72 Topps Hockey Basics The 1971-72 Topps hockey cards maintained the standard 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" size. However, the cards were much … [Read more...] about Ken Dryden Rookie Card Headlines 1971-72 Topps Hockey Set

Active Market for Connor McDavid Cards

February 12, 2016 By Rich Mueller

Connor McDavid Young Guns

Missing several weeks during his rookie season due to injury turned out to be just a speed bump for Connor McDavid.  Hockey’s best prospect since Sidney Crosby is already living up to the enormous hype that has surrounded him long before he became the NHL’s number one draft pick. A look at the hottest Connor McDavid cards on eBay is living testimony to the … [Read more...] about Active Market for Connor McDavid Cards

Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card Values Remain Strong

January 26, 2016 By Rich Mueller

Before he’d turned 20, he’d played in 126 games, scored 76 goals and had 144 assists to his credit for a total of 220 points.   He hasn’t played in a game since the 1998-99 season but he still holds about five dozen NHL records.  Still considered the greatest of all-time, the Wayne Gretzky rookie card is still the gold standard for modern hockey collectors… and … [Read more...] about Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card Values Remain Strong

10 Great Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1960s

May 29, 2015 By Adam Hughes

As the 1950s gave way to a new decade, the NHL was picking up steam and card makers had finally caught up to the biggest stars in the game. No longer playing catch-up from the Forties, when card sets were limited, Parkhurst and Topps were able to issue hockey rookie cards in the year after a player's debut during the 1960s. Some of the biggest stars the game has … [Read more...] about 10 Great Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1960s

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