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The Hockey Card Report

By Bennett Harty
increase in value. Drafted 26th overall
in the 2017 entry draft, he broke in
with the Stars in the 2020-21 season
and has worked his way into the #1
role with poise and consistency. This
year he has posted a 2.47 GAA along
with a Save percentage of .911, both
numbers warranting inclusion in the
elite club for tenders. If Jake gets hot
s we ride the home stretch to
in the playoffs Dallas could be very
Athe playoffs, the Ovi watch is
burning brightly with The Great 8 hard to overcome!
only four snipes away from equaling Another Stars player drawing
the record, and five away to break it. attention is young blueliner, Thomas
Ovechkin has tallied a remarkable Harley. Harley made the hockey
37 goals in only 57 games played world take notice when he came in as
this season, and after watching him an emergency sub in the Four Nation
get 890 against Buffalo in a Caps when Makar fell ill. He logged solid
loss, it is obviously something his minutes, showed no panic, and earned
teammates are supporting in every the right to play in the final where he
way possible. Media reports have showed great confidence. Harley’s
indicated that once Ovi is within five, featured card is a 2020-21 Upper
Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman Deck Rookie Materials card, also
would be travelling with the team to known as a “jersey card.” The card is
make sure they see it live. This will much thicker and features a window
only bolster the already strong media with a piece of the jersey displayed.
attention. This card can be purchased for $2-$3
For this month’s feature, I thought at the moment, while his Young Guns
it would be fun to look at a team that card goes for around $35 graded,
is quietly prepping for a solid Cup with the clear-cut variant bringing in
run; the Dallas Stars. Not playing over $400.
in the noisy Eastern market, they
have quietly racked up 102 points Who will get their name engraved
to put them right behind Winnipeg on Lord Stanley’s mug this year?
and Washington in the hunt for the Could Winnipeg go all the way? Will
Presidents Trophy. The team has an Edmonton finally get over the hump
impressive mix of Vets like Jamie and get past the Panther’s? Maybe
Benn and Matt Duchene, along with Dallas or Colorado will remain injury
some Young Guns looking to make free and get the job done. There are
their marks, along with very solid eleven other playoff teams who will
goaltending. have their say as well. It will be fun Photos Submitted
Our first featured card is of 26-year- to watch, and I am pretty certain
old goaltender, Jake Oettinger. that great goaltending and staunch
Pictured is a 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee defense will both play a major role!
Marquee Rookies card that is widely Before we go, a huge congrats to Nick
available for $2-$3. An Oettinger Grady and his U14AA Seaway Valley
Young Guns graded in the 9-10 range Rapids on their thrilling double OT
is fetching well over $50 in today’s shootout win over the Cobra’s to
market. Jake is on the rise and win the HEO championship! A truly
statistically comparable to the best in remarkable accomplishment for a
the game so I would expect his card to small market team!