Ryan Smyth

Date sent: January 27, 2011
Date received: May 30, 2012
Total time: 489 days
Total players responses: 522
Total 2012 responses: 125

Sweet! One of my longest returns, this one from Ryan Smyth. Ryan is known as Captain Canada, as he's played in many International matches representing Canada. He was drafted 6th overall by the Edmonton Oilers, and had made numerous stops in other cities before returning back home to Edmonton in the 2011 - 12 season. Thanks for the autograph Ryan!

Dustin Brown

Date sent: June 22, 2011
Date received: May 17, 2012
Total time: 330 days
Total players responses: 475
Total 2012 responses: 78

Dustin Brown, captain of the 2012 Stanley Cup champions, returned this card to me in just under a years' time.  He was definitely one of the better leaders this year, leading by example in his regular rough and tough nature.  I'd love to have this guy on my team, as he's the prototypical captain that every team should have!  Thanks for the auto Dustin.

Anze Kopitar

Received IP: February 26th, 2012 
Total players responses: 423
Total 2012 responses: 26

Another sweet auto from a LA Kings player.  This time, Anze Kopitar was nice enough to sign this City Lights jersey card for me.  Anze has been lights out for the LA Kings this year, and will hopefully find more success in the playoffs, perhaps facing my team, the Canucks.  LA has significantly upgraded their offense, with the addition of Mike Richards and Jeff Carter this year.  

Davis Drewiske

Date sent: June 22nd, 2011
Date received: February 27th, 2012
Total time: 250 days
Total players responses: 420
Total 2012 responses: 23

I managed to snag Davis Drewiske's autograph through the mail, which took nearly 2/3rds of the year!  I don't doubt that Davis gets fan mail, but it's a bit funny to see it take so long!  I'm happy regardless, as I'll wait as long as it takes for any return, which makes the hobby so enjoyable!  Thanks for the return Davis!

Jack Johnson

Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 414
Total 2012 responses: 17 

Jack Johnson is not a Columbus Blue Jacket!  He was traded right at the deadline and was one of LA Kings top prospect defensemen.  Jack was nice enough to sign for me on this sweet beginnings rookie jersey card.  Jack has always been awesome signing autographs for us autograph hounders.

Jonathan Quick

Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 409
Total 2012 responses: 12

I got this card signed in person when I went to the practice!  Jon was nice enough to sign this and take pictures with fans waiting for his and many of the Kings autos!  Thanks Jon for the autograph! 

Anze Kopitar

Date sent: January 15th, 2011

Date received: June 6th, 2011
Total time: 142 days

Total players responses: 258

Total 2011 responses: 253

Anze Kopitar has been a stud for the LA kings.  With the addition of Mike Richards recently, I can see Anze's point production go skyward.  He's been a fairly consistent point scorer, at a little under a point a game player.  I really like Anze's autograph on this card, although the ink looks like it is dying, please get a new pen Anze.  You can afford it!

Jeff Tambellini

Received IP: April 9th, 2011
Total players responses: 207
Total 2011 responses: 202

Jeff Tambellini is a BC born boy playing for his home province.  He's a speedy guy, and has a pretty nice signature to boot!  The word on the street is that he's in for Tanner Glass tonight in game 2 vs the Sharks.  We'll see what type of impact Jeff has and if the management has made the right move in benching Tanner.  Good luck tonight Jeff!

Tony Granato

Date sent: January 26th, 2011
Date received: February 15th, 2011
Total time: 20 days
Total players responses: 55
Total 2011 responses: 50

Tony is the current assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.  He played in the NHL for 13 years for the NY Rangers, LA Kings and SJ Sharks.  In 1997, Tony received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.  Thanks Tony!

Drew Doughty

Received IP: February 5th, 2011
Total players responses: 27
Total 2011 responses: 22

Dreeewwwwww Doughty!  Super stoked to have gotten Drew's autograph, as he's one of the best NHL defensemen around.  Although not doing fantastic in the points department as previous years have shown, he's still one of the most proficient, skilled players in the game.  Unlike Jack Johnson, Drew managed to help Team Canada win gold at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.    

Jack Johnson

Received IP: February 5th, 2011
Total players responses: 26
Total 2011 responses: 21

I saw Jack and Drew exit the arena, and we all hollered at them to come over and sign!  Luckily they are one of the few who did come over.  Am I glad that these star players didn't ignore us!  Jack is a superstar defeseman for the LA Kings.  Although very young, he recently signed a 7 year deal with the Kings.  Last year, he played for the silver winning team, Team USA. 

Wayne Simmonds

Received IP: February 5th, 2011
Total players responses: 24
Total 2011 responses: 19

I had received Wayne's autograph as I had gone through my first IP session.  He, among half of the Kings team were willing to sign.  Wayne was drafted 61st overall and is currently a RW for the LA Kings.  Many fans have nicknamed Wayne as "Night-Train Wayne".