Leaf Trading Cards has an exclusive autographed trading card contract with the player who could be the NHL’s top draft pick next year. The company announced its deal with 17-year-old Nolan Patrick via Beckett on Wednesday. Patrick has spent two years with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League, scoring 41 goals and dishing out 61 assists in 72 games as Brandon … [Read more...] about Leaf Signs Nolan Patrick to Exclusive Deal
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2015-16 SP Authentic Hockey Preview, Checklist
Hockey season has ended, and the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted the Stanley Cup after knocking off the San Jose Sharks. The season might be over, but hockey cards continue to spur interest, thanks in part to a dynamic rookie class that includes Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Artemi Panarin and Dylan Larkin. Those rookies, seasoned veterans and all-time greats will be the … [Read more...] about 2015-16 SP Authentic Hockey Preview, Checklist
Upper Deck Ice Gives Hockey Collectors A Clear View
Hitting the shelves deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the 2015-16 Upper Deck Ice Hockey product promises collectors a clear option. That’s because each of the 200-base cards will be printed entirely on acetate stock. Set for release on May 25, Upper Deck Ice will feature eight packs per hobby box and four cards per pack. A hobby box also will feature one on-card … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Ice Gives Hockey Collectors A Clear View
2015-16 Upper Deck Star Rookies Boxed Set Includes Random Autos
It’s a light week for new releases but the 2015-16 Upper Deck Star Rookies boxed sets are set to arrive Wednesday. It’s not a complicated product. Upper Deck has created cards for 25 of this year’s impressive rookie class and put them into a cello-wrapped factory set that’s available for less than $20. About one in every 20 boxes will contain an autographed version of a … [Read more...] about 2015-16 Upper Deck Star Rookies Boxed Set Includes Random Autos
2015-16 Upper Deck Game Used Hockey Preview, Checklist
The next hockey card product will arrive just as the NHL returns from this weekend’s All-Star break. 2015-16 Upper Deck Game Used Hockey promises five hits per pack upon its February 3 release. Upper Deck has released the checklist for the product and it's available for download below. Game Used Hockey does include cards of Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Artemi Panarini, Max … [Read more...] about 2015-16 Upper Deck Game Used Hockey Preview, Checklist
Jack Eichel’s First Game-Worn Home Jersey Nets $39,112
The first jersey worn by Buffalo Sabres’ rookie phenom Jack Eichel has sold for $39,112. The auction for the size 56 blue home jersey, which includes a patch to commemorate his first NHL game affixed to the inside, closed Monday night with 88 bids having been entered. There was no word on the identity of the top bidder. As we reported last week, the Sabres offered the … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s First Game-Worn Home Jersey Nets $39,112
Dylan Larkin Rookie Cards Heat Up
If the formula for a successful NHL trading card season includes a heavy dose of top, young players, the 2015-16 season is already one of the best ever. Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel may have gotten a lot of the early attention but Dylan Larkin rookie cards are now getting plenty of attention from hockey card collectors. Michigan Man The Big Ten Rookie of the Year at … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin Rookie Cards Heat Up
Upper Deck Contours Hockey to Make Debut in March
A new hockey product will enter the market in March when 2015-16 Upper Deck Contours arrives. Contours will be a higher-end product with one autograph or memorabilia card per pack. Upper Deck says Contours will have five cards per pack with four packs per box. Each box promises four autograph or memorabilia cards in total along with four serial numbered base parallels or … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Contours Hockey to Make Debut in March
2015-16 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Preview
Its Series One product performed well thanks to some fresh performers on the ice. 2015-16 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey checks in just after the All-Star break with high hopes of its own. Set to be released at hobby shops February 18 and retail outlets February 24, the big draw will be its Young Guns subset, which will feature the rookie card for Buffalo’s Jack Eichel. Like … [Read more...] about 2015-16 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Preview
Leaf Exclusive with NHL Prospect Jack Eichel Garners Attention
The NHL’s Rookie Showcase in Toronto is generally just one big photo shoot, with a few seminars and other business to cram into a couple of days. This year, though, the event is getting some national attention after Leaf Trading Cards announced an exclusive autograph agreement with one of the top prospects in this year’s draft class, a move that is once again generating debate … [Read more...] about Leaf Exclusive with NHL Prospect Jack Eichel Garners Attention