If you're looking for a solid, affordable entry into the hockey card market, and Upper Deck hopes you are, you might want to check out the 2007-08 NHL Victory product.The first release of the new season, Victory features a 200-card base set, 45 rookies and the usual array of inserts, including this one of Boston's Patrice Bergeron.
As expected, there are cards of players traded at last season's deadline: Peter Forsberg as a Predator, Keith Tkachuk as a Thrasher and Brad Boyes with the Blues. I commend Upper Deck for its newfound level of effort.
The biggest rookie card, if there is one, will be Los Angeles' Jack Johnson. Other notables include Kings teammate Yutaka Fukufuji, the Rangers' Daniel Girardi and Edmonton's Rob Schremp.
Affordability is another benefit of this entry-level offering. With no autograph or memorabilia cards, prices for a box (no more than $40, I'd say) or a pack (no more than $2) should fit into any allowance. At that price, they should appeal to hounds and young collectors.
More than anything else, though, Victory marks the start of the season. I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait.
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