Scott Arniel

Retired Player. Currently the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Card sent: January 20th, 2011

Recieved: January 30th, 2011

This is a pretty cool return from a current NHL coach. Arniel has been shaking up the Jackets and doing things no other coach has done for the team. Hopefully, this will yield some results. During his own NHL career, Arniel accumulated 338 points in 11 seasons while playing 730 games. He went on to score 460 points in the IHL and became the head coach for the Manitoba Moose. Coach Arniel was nice enough to sign my card in black sharpie. Excellent return.

Nicklas Lidstrom

Purchased at a card shop on December 28, 2010

I usually don't like to buy autographed cards but I take exception with Lidstrom. The results I've seen from him TTM are usually autopen so I'm just going to opt out of trying him TTM. Anyhow, the card is very nice looking besides the signature being a little faded and I'm glad that I now have an autograph of the future hall of famer.

Rostislav Klesla

Card Sent: November 14, 2010

Card received: December 23, 2010

Rostislav "Rusty" Klesla is the not only the first player ever drafted by the Blue Jackets but is also the only original player from the inaugural season roster. This was a fairly quick return from an active player. The card is signed in blue sharpie and is personalized to me. A very nice return.

Jeremy Roenick

Cards sent: November 15, 2010

Received: December 13, 2010 3/3

Ah, good old JR. Love him or hate him, you have to admit that Roenick is pretty stellar to his fans and is a very good signer TTM. I've always liked Roenick since I started following hockey as a kid and I can't get enough of his quirky personality. Most hockey players seem robotic and practiced toward the press but JR has always given the hockey world off ice entertainment in addition to his stellar career in the NHL. Mr. Roenick was nice enough to sign all three of my cards in blue sharpie. The signatures are sometimes hard to see in some areas but they turned out pretty sweet anyways.

Brett Hull

Cards sent: November 3, 2010
Recieved: 2/2 November 23, 2010

This was an exciting return from the "Golden Mullet". Hull was pretty much the face of hockey when I was growing up in the 90's. He was everywhere (Cereal boxes, comic books, TV, and magazines) and I will always remember him for not only being a tremendous talent, but a class act as well. Mr. Hull signed all two of my cards in blue sharpie marker. Great return from one of the best.

Michael Del Zotto

Pulled from a card pack last December

I always love it when I pull cool cards from a pack. While I am not too crazy about those UD "game worn" jersey patches (Most of them are from photo shoots and not actual games), I do like an autograph. Del Zotto had an excellent rookie season last year with the Rangers but has been struggling so far in the 2010-11 season. Last season I was hearing Leetch comparisons so I hope Del Zotto can shake off the sophomore slump. Overall, the card isn't that great design-wise. The letters for "Rookie" create unnecessary clutter and Del Zotto's picture is way too small. However, the signature is pristine and makes up for a lazy card design.

Chris Chelios

Card sent: November 3, 2010
Recieved: November 18, 2010

This was my first TTM return and I am quite happy with it. Chris Chelios to me is not only one of greatest D-men of all time, but is arguably the greatest American born player ever. He was a proven leader and I was a little bit upset when he finally retired from the NHL last season at 47. The signature is quite legible and was signed in blue sharpie marker. Nice autograph from a great future hall of famer.

RJ Umberger

July 28, 2010. Recieved in person at an autograph signing

For my first entry I decided to post the card I got signed by Jackets forward RJ Umberger last summer. Umberger is easily one of my favorite players in the NHL right now. He is a real leader and a workhorse that seems to get better every season. While the signature came out a little bit damaged (I forgot to use an eraser beforehand), I still love this card and it was awesome to get it signed in person. Also, Umberger was nice enough to pose for a picture with me. Nice guy and a great player.

First Post

Greetings,

My name is Tim and I currently live in Kent Ohio while attending Kent State University. I am a free-lance graphic designer and I love the game of hockey and the Columbus Blue Jackets in particular. The purpose of this site is to document my growing collection of hockey autographs that I've either have gotten in person, TTM, or from card packs. To me, collecting autographs of your favorite sport is a fun and exciting hobby that puts you that much closer to you favorite players. Hopefully you enjoy my site!