NHL® Rookies Find Competition in Normally Fun Recreational Activities at the 2017 NHLPA Rookie Showcase
The flashbulbs were almost always flashing during the 2017 NHLPA Rookie Showcase where Upper Deck and the NHLPA partnered to bring many of the top prospects in for a two-day event to conduct interviews, take photos in their new jerseys, acquire autographs and have some fun.
Even off the ice, their competitive juices flowed as Max [...]Categories: Upperdeck Tags: 2017, Activities, Competition, Find, NHL®, NHLPA, Normally, Recreational, rookie, Rookies, Showcase
Rookies on the Radar: Anthony Mantha of the Detroit Red Wings
It was a tough year for the Detroit Red Wings with the team missing the postseason for the first time 26 seasons. That’s right, 26 seasons! That’s how good this franchise is, but many feel that was just an anomaly as the team is built with a great young core of talent. One of those [...]Rookies on the Radar: Jake Guentzel of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Jake Guentzel (gent-sill) of the Pittsburgh Penguins has emerged as a star for the team this season and in particular, during their run for the Cup. Guentzel plays on the same line with Sidney Crosby and he has benefitted from that by scoring at a historic rate. He didn’t start the year off with the [...]