Hobby Outposts from the North

Hobby Outposts from The North: Last-minute gift guide

Hobby Outposts from The North: Hockey’s biggest trade turns 25 – If you think the title of this entry refers to when Wayne Gretzky was sent packing to the Los Angeles Kings, you’re sadly mistaken.

Yes, the trade of The Great One was monumental. Yes, it affected the NHL’s growth in the southern US, particularly in California. But was it the most impactful trade in NHL history? No. That swap took place around this time, 25 years ago, when Patrick Roy was dealt to the Colorado Avalanche.

Hobby Outposts from The North: Canada’s greatest athlete / doctor

Hobby Outposts from The North: Canada’s greatest athlete / doctor: Every year in Canada, a particular athlete is named as the best in our country and is given the Lou Marsh Award. This year, two athletes were named as recipients – Alphonso Davies, who had an incredible year on the pitch once again, and perhaps the most heartwarming OL to come across the gridiron in decades – Laurent Duvernay-Tardif.

Hobby Outposts from The North: Hockey’s biggest trade turns 25

Hobby Outposts from the North: Boxers Wanted(?)

Hobby Outposts from the North: Boxers Wanted(?) – When sports card history looks back at 2020, it will naturally see the resurgence of the hobby, with one of the key aspects being the growth not only of population, but licenses as well.

Of late, the PGA announced its return to card shops while Formula 1 has its first-ever agreement in place. There are constant rumors swirling that other licenses will be announced, possibly before the end of the year. There are still some sports and entertainment properties out there that don’t have a card pact yet. The one that has not been talked about, yet could very easily have a product come together rather quickly, is boxing.

Hobby Outposts From the North: 2020 NBA Draft Report

Hobby Outposts From the North: 2020 NBA Draft Report – Last night, the NBA held its annual graduation day as 60 college, high school and international players were selected by pro franchises.

This year’s Draft class is, in a way, more unknown without the exposure of the NCAA Final Four due to Covid-19, so we’ve mapped out the first round picks for you, which will help you as you holiday shop for next year’s big rookies.

Hobby Outposts from the North: Sport Card Expo preview

Hobby Outposts from the North: Virtual Industry Summit Preview – As 2020 nears its conclusion, collectors north of the border are gearing up for a tradition that has been going strong for decades – the Sport Card Expo.

Once known as the Toronto Sportcard and Memorabilia Expo, the event has been re-branded for a new era, as the Covid-19 pandemic has changed things up and sent the event virtual. This is now the second virtual edition of the event, with the first happening this past spring.

Hobby Outposts from the North – Soccer’s RC designation arrives!

Hobby Outposts from the North – Soccer’s RC designation arrives! – As announced last week, Topps is releasing 2020-21 UEFA Chrome, with a major addition – the Rookie Card (RC) designation.

Most major sports have had these appearing on cards for years, and now soccer will join the ranks and have the RC insignia. The shield will tell collectors that they have an official rookie card, just as has been found in baseball and other lines. To get more insight on the birth of this important facet, I spoke with Topps Brand Manager Aaron Abrams by email.

Hobby Outposts from the North – Large Coffee and Cards, Please!

Hobby Outposts from the North – Large Coffee and Cards, Please! – While 2020 has cancelled a lot of plans in the hobby, Upper Deck is moving forward with one of their popular promotions north of the border – the annual Tim Hortons hockey card series. After much speculation, word leaked earlier this week that the staple would be returning for another year.

Hobby Outposts from the North: Virtual Industry Summit Preview

Hobby Outposts from the North: Virtual Industry Summit Preview – Everything in sports and entertainment, and the accompanying hobby, has been thrown off the normal path thanks to Covid-19, and the annual Industry Summit, taking place Monday, October 19 through Wednesday, October 21, is no exception.

Hobby Outposts from the North: Beware Fakes!

Following the NHL Entry Draft, I started shopping online for cards of new NHLers. Looking for a few players, I came across suspicious cards from sets I’ve never heard of. Now I don’t claim to know each and every company that operates overseas or all their products, but some jump out right away as being fake cards.

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