With the hype that surrounded Regina Pats star Connor Bedard heading into the 2023 NHL Draft, many pundits, fans, and collectors have seemingly forgotten that there are plenty of other great talents that are hearing their names called from the podium this week. There is a fair bit of buzz surrounding Adam Fantilli from the University of Michigan in the second spot, but it is … [Read more...] about Looking Out for Number Two: Collecting Hockey’s Best Second Overall Draft Picks
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When Pinnacle Imploded At The NHL Draft
The NHL Draft is a big day on the calendar for the hockey collector. Montreal will be buzzing with fans and collectors this weekend as Upper Deck once again plays a major role as title sponsor. When I look back on my time in the industry, probably the best thing I was responsible for was the annual card and collectibles show at the draft. It’s nothing to gloat about, though, … [Read more...] about When Pinnacle Imploded At The NHL Draft
NHL Hobby Draft Busts of the Last 20 Years
The NHL Draft is always a date that hockey collectors circle on the calendar. Pundits and analysts will try to grade the draft – who were the winners, who were the losers, and who graded a B-minus or a C. Of course, there is no way of knowing how any draft plays out for at least a few years. The NHL Draft is not like the NFL or NBA Drafts. In those leagues, players go … [Read more...] about NHL Hobby Draft Busts of the Last 20 Years