There is little doubt that Alexis Lafreniere of the New York Rangers is and will be a good player in the NHL with a lengthy career. But as far as the hobby is concerned, we can pretty much stick a fork in him. At least for now. The hobby is a little bit more fickle when it comes to declaring someone a bust than the general sports world is. Sports fans invest … [Read more...] about The Hobby Has Moved On From Alexis Lafreniere
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Will Alexis Lafrenière Rookie Cards Rebound?
The New York Rangers’ playoff run ended in a humbling way, as the Tampa Bay Lightning came back from a 2-0 deficit to win four straight games to advance to their third straight Stanley Cup Final. For hockey collectors, this was an interesting series with fascinating hobby consequences. The media and analysts continuously tried to sell the puck public on Alexis … [Read more...] about Will Alexis Lafrenière Rookie Cards Rebound?
Quebec Police Investigating Fake Cards of Little Lafreniere
If you see someone selling a hockey card featuring a very young Alexis Lafreniere, allegedly produced in conjunction with the Quebec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament, it’s homemade. The tournament’s management says the cards recently began showing up on eBay and other websites. They carry a picture of the NHL's top draft pick as a youngster with the tournament … [Read more...] about Quebec Police Investigating Fake Cards of Little Lafreniere
Lafrenière Frenzy: Top Pick in NYC Could Boost Hockey Card Market
Exactly when we’ll see him on the ice in an NHL game or see his first licensed, pack-pulled official rookie cards is anyone’s guess. The delayed finish to the 2019-20 season and the issues with the continuing spread of COVID-19 have next season in a giant cloud of uncertainty, but when he does arrive, Alexis Lafrenière will likely have a big impact on the current market … [Read more...] about Lafrenière Frenzy: Top Pick in NYC Could Boost Hockey Card Market
Jerseys in Jersey: Annual MeiGray Expo Set for July 13
It’s a day game-worn jersey collectors—especially avid hockey fans—have been annually marking on their calendars for 16 years. The annual MeiGray Game-Worn Expo returns on Saturday, July 13, not far from the company’s New Jersey offices. It’s a chance for collectors to buy and sell game jerseys, meet some former players, chat with other collectors and see some other … [Read more...] about Jerseys in Jersey: Annual MeiGray Expo Set for July 13
1963-64 Topps Hockey Set Sported Horizontal Look
Topps continued its pattern of a 66-card set for its 1963-64 hockey set. Like the previous year, the set was split among the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers as Parkhurst took care of the Leafs, Canadiens and Red Wings. It would be the last year for the split with Parkhurst exiting the hockey card market before the following season. And again, the … [Read more...] about 1963-64 Topps Hockey Set Sported Horizontal Look
Photo of the Day: Hockey and the Iron Horse
When you need someone to honor a games played streak and you’re in New York, who else would you want but Lou Gehrig? In 1934, the New York Rangers were honoring some of their own as the team played its 400th NHL game. Veteran Murray Murdoch had played in all 400 and Gehrig dropped by Madison Square Garden , where news photographers snapped pictures of Gehrig presented rings … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Hockey and the Iron Horse
Lundqvist Winter Classic Mask Auction Aids Children’s Charity
The mask worn by star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during his sensational effort in the NHL Winter Classic has raised some big bucks for charity. The New York Rangers say the $35,000 net proceeds from the sale of the specially-painted mask will benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Lundqvist, the spokesperson for the Garden of Dreams, commissioned two masks for the … [Read more...] about Lundqvist Winter Classic Mask Auction Aids Children’s Charity
2010-11 Upper Deck Series II Hockey Released
As the the NHL season heads for its final months, 2010-11 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey is hitting store shelves. Released three months after Series One, the latest effort includes a 500-card base set and "Young Guns" rookie cards of the league's best first year players. “We’re proud of this month’s UD2 release,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s Hockey brand manager. … [Read more...] about 2010-11 Upper Deck Series II Hockey Released
Steiner Hosting Hockey Autograph Show
New York Rangers’ Stanley Cup hero Mark Messier, two-time Penguins Stanley Cup champion Mario Lemieux and “Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe are among the ice icons convening at Iona College on Saturday, September 25, for Steinerfest IV. Steiner Sports will present its fourth fanfest, which has grown in popularity with hockey zealots. In all, 14 hockey greats will be on hand to … [Read more...] about Steiner Hosting Hockey Autograph Show