Monday, March 14, 2011

Carla Macleod

Date sent: February 18th, 2011
Date received: March 14th, 2011
Total time: 24 days
Total players responses: 137
Total 2011 responses: 132

Carla MacLeod is another Team Canada women's olympic gold medalist.  As with all the women on Team Canada, they're all really quick with replying.  Unfortunately, this card has some bends and folds in it (not seen that easily in this scan), but is most likely from the delivery of the letter.  Thanks Carla!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Roberto Luongo

Received IP: March 12th, 2011
Total players responses: 136
Total 2011 responses: 131

Yay! A Roberto Luongo autograph!  He signed this card, and another card my dad got (of course, with the "signature" blue mark on it).  Not much of a signature, but he did sign for many of us looking for autographs.  I'm so happy that I did get his autograph, as I know he's been really tough to get TTM. 

Sami Salo

Received IP: March 12th, 2011
Total players responses: 135
Total 2011 responses: 130

Sami Salo, the often injured Vancouver defenseman, is back from, you guessed it, being injured.  Reportedly, he injured his Achilles heel during a summer street hockey game.  Great to have you back Sami, although if I were a sports website, I'd list you day-to-day because you're never sure when you're gonna injure yourself! Stay healthy please.

Cory Schneider

Received IP: March 12th, 2011
Total players responses: 134
Total 2011 responses: 129

Cory Schneider, most likely a superstar goaltender in the making, is the backup goalie behind Roberto Luongo.  Still a very young goaltender, Cory is starting become relied more and more on.  This season, he's been stellar and honestly, I feel pretty comfortable with him in net.  Thanks for signing Cory, you're an all-star!  Funny story, Cory was waiting in the lobby, and the rest of us autograph seekers were waiting outside, and my dad says "Hey! I see a Sedin!".  Turns out it was Cory.  Thanks again for embarrassing me dad.

Manny Malhotra

Received IP: March 12th, 2011
Total players responses: 133
Total 2011 responses: 128

I got this card signed again, the first being of TTM type.  I'll be able to tell the difference, as this one has a lovely blue mark in the bottom right hand corner.  Thanks dad.

Maxim Lapierre

Received IP: March 12th, 2011
Total players responses: 132
Total 2011 responses: 127

Max Lapierre, brought in to be an agitator and add some playoff experience to this Canucks squad.  So far, he's been a bit quiet, but hopefully he'll get more used to his role and the limited amount of playing time on the fourth line.  Good luck with the Canucks Maxim! 

Mason Raymond

Received IP: March 12th, 2011
Total players responses: 131
Total 2011 responses: 126

Another autograph from Mason Raymond!  My first in person autograph from Mason Raymond added to the excitement of getting autographs from my favorite team.  Mason is another one of the fastest players on the team, and is having a good season (not as great as last season though).  Thanks for the nice auto Mason!

Jannik Hansen

Received IP: March 12th, 2011
Total players responses: 130
Total 2011 responses: 125

Jannik Hansen, has gone between the AHL and NHL for the past few seasons, but has been a mainstay with the big club this year.  He's been switched between the third and fourth lines, but seems to have found his place, pitching in with 24 points.  Thanks for signing Jannik!