The Penguins got some bad news this All-Star weekend when it was announced that Sidney Crosby has a vertebrate abnormality. There was rumors before the season that Sid should just retire to protect his health. I'm happy that the Penguins aren't rushing him back out there and despite other key injuries the Penguins are still contending and are bound for the playoffs.
Evgeni Malkin has been looking like one of the best players in the league this year and has really stepped up to fill the void of Crosby. James Neal has also been sensational on the offensive threat without Sid the Kid.
Marc-Andre Fleury continues to be astonishing between the pipes.
I know the Penguins will make the playoffs this season and the most recent rumor is that Sidney Crosby, arguably the best player in the NHL, will return for the playoff run. It's going to be a fun spring again.
Here's the rest of my Pittsburgh Penguins autograph/relic collection featuring Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury and Evgeni Malkin.
Up first is my only "hit" of Sidney Crosby I own. But it's a beauty. This 2007-08 O-Pee-Chee Premier Rare Remnants Triples features Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury, and Evgeni Malkin all on the same card with different color fabrics featuring each player to spell out "PIT" The serially numbered card is 46/50.
Up next is a nice 2 color jersey swatch from goalie supreme Marc-Andre Fleury. Much like I try to find the yellow patches for Pirates or Steelers cards, I like seeing the gold in newer Penguins jersey cards. It's just so much more unique to see that color on a card than yellow, black, or grey.
2010-11 Upper Deck Ultimate Jersey 15/100
Same rules apply to this card. There was a black fabric piece available for this card too, but I opted to buy the gold because it looks better with the colors of the card. Not a bad pickup for $10.
2009-10 SP Game Used Authentic Fabrics 79/100 JERSEY
I just love Malkin autographs. I wish they weren't so darn expensive though. This one was bought for like $28 I think. It's an on card auto which makes it nicer in my humble opinion.
2010-11 SP Ultimate Signatures Evgeni Malkin AUTO
How many people out there collect hockey besides myself?
Anyone got Penguins cards to trade?
Ducks (Ryan Getzlaf primarily). No Penguins, but I'll keep my eyes open.
ReplyDeleteI am a 98% hockey collector and a Pens collector through and through. I have plenty of duplicate stuff I'd be willing to trade although I don't know how much of it is GU or Auto. If you are looking for something, hit me up...
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