Grading The Stars: Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers – There’s just something about the stars. They’re mesmerizing. Whether it’s the stars in sports, entertainment or in the sky, they captivate us with their dazzling ways and continue to shine ever so brightly for all of us to see.
In the Grading The Stars series, we’ll feature the stars of the past, present and future and grade them based on their prestige, performance and promise. Plus, we’ll highlight three cool cards of a star to collect under a certain dollar figure.
There are five grading levels of the stars: 10 = Icon (Blue Diamond), 9.5 = Legend (Platinum), 9 = Superstar (Gold), 8.5 = Star (Silver) and 8 = Rising Star (Bronze).
Today, we’ll feature a man who won the 2019-20 Hart Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award. He’s a three-time NHL All-Star and finished the 2021-22 regular season with 55 goals, Edmonton Oilers’ center Leon Draisaitl.
The German Gretzky: As the 3rd overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, Leon Draisaitl entered the league with high expectations, as he came with the moniker of “The German Gretzky.” Greatness was expected from Draisaitl and he’s lived up to the hype.
Red Light Special: There are plenty of great offensive players in the league, but not many are on Draisaitl’s level. He’s emerged into one of the NHL’s most dynamic players and anytime he has the puck in his possession, a red light special is possible.
Future Outlook: As great as Draisaitl is and as collectible as his cards are, he’s in the shadow of Connor McDavid in Edmonton and the hobby. Outside of his prominent rookie cards, there are many affordable cards of Draisaitl to add to your collection.
Grade: 9= Superstar (Gold)
Grading The Stars: Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers – 3 Cool Cards Under $20 To Collect
2019-20 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Sunset #103 – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $5 – $10 range on eBay.
2019-20 SP Game Used ’19 All-Star Skills Fabrics #AS-LD – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $12 – $20 range on eBay.
2020-21 Metal Universe Alloyance #AL-9 – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $8 – $15 range on eBay.
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