Zack Phillips

Date sent: September 26th, 2011
Date received: February 1st, 2012
Total time: 128 days
Total players responses: 406
Total 2012 responses: 9

It's been a while, but hopefully I'll be able to blog a bit more!  I got this nice auto by Zack Phillips of the Saint John Sea Dogs.  He's been playing awesome this season, racking up 76 points in 54 games played and currently leading the Dogs in scoring.  Great job Zack!

Tomas Jurco

Date sent: September 26th, 2011
Date received: February 1st, 2012
Total time: 128 days
Total players responses: 405
Total 2012 responses: 8

Tomas Jurco is currently part of the Saint John Sea Dogs, and helped them win a championship, the Memorial Cup, in 2011.  He was also a 35th overall draft pick from the Detroit Red Wings.  Tomas will definitely be a key contributor to the Red Wings success in a few years, as he's only 19 years of age at the moment.  Thanks Tomas!

Dirk Graham

Date sent: January 26th, 2011
Date received: January 26th, 2012
Total time: 365 days
Total players responses: 404
Total 2012 responses: 7

A one year response from old timer Dirk Graham.  Dirk only played for two teams during his 16 year career in the pros.  He was initially drafted by Vancouver in the 1979 entry draft, going 89th overall, but was picked up by Minnesota as a free agent.  Dirk gracefully signed 4 cards for me, all in Hawks uniforms.  Thank you Dirk!

Aaron Asham

Date sent: October 20th, 2011
Date received: January 26th, 2012
Total time: 98 days
Total players responses: 403
Total 2012 responses: 6

Nice to see Aaron Asham send back a return only after a few months!  Aaron looks like a typical tough guy in his picture, ready to scrap with anyone willing to cross his path.  Earlier this year, he knocked out Jay Beagle, then proceeded to make a gesture that not many people took too kindly to.  Thanks for the auto Aaron!

Sami Salo

Date sent: January 26th, 2011
Date received: January 27th, 2012
Total time: 366 days
Total players responses: 402
Total 2012 responses: 5

Oft injured Sami Salo returned this card during, you guessed it, his time nursing an injury.  He was injured in the Boston game by Brad Marchand and probably was good enough to sign a few cards from his heyday in Ottawa.  Sami is known for his booming shot which can be very effective on the power play when he has time to load up.  Good thing he's back because now we have him and Edler manning the points to let them rip!  Thanks Sami

Bobby Hull

Date sent: October 3rd, 2011
Date received: January 26th, 2012
Total time: 115 days
Total players responses: 401
Total 2012 responses: 4

Really? Nothing needs to be said about one of the greats of the game, Bobby Hull.  Wicked shot, super quick and was able to produce a pretty good son!  Super stoked to have received this return from Bobby Hull!

Richard Brodeur

Date sent: January 14th, 2011
Date received: January 18th, 2012
Total time: 369 days
Total players responses: 400
Total 2012 responses: 3

Cool! Number 400 in my total player responses!  I'm super glad I've gotten one of the Canucks all-time great goaltenders' autographs in Richard Brodeur.  "King" Richard was very instrumental in the Canucks' playoff run in the early 80s, but lost (yes, the first time) in the Stanley Cup finals to the NY Islanders.  Shucks :(

Luke Schenn

Date sent: January 17th, 2011
Date received: January 11th, 2012
Total time: 359 days
Total players responses: 399
Total 2012 responses: 2

A pretty good return from a great, young player.  Luke Schenn is the brother of Braydon Schenn.  Schenn is a stay at home type of defenseman who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs and was drafted 5th overall in the 2008 entry draft.  He's currently on pace to match his career high in points with 22!