Showing posts with label Buffalo Sabres. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Buffalo Sabres. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ryan Miller



Cards Sent: 10/24/11
Received: 3/13/11 (2/2)

This was a nice return from star Sabres goalie and Olympic MVP Ryan Miller. He is easily my favorite goalie in the league today . Miller became a household name after his brilliant performance for team USA at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. He was nice enough to sign both my cards in black ink.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Phil Housley


Card sent: February 2011
Card received 1/1: February 26th, 2011

I was really glad to get this card in the mail today. Phil Housley has always been a favorite of mine and he has the second highest amount of points for an American born player. He was a hard nosed Dman and in my opinion one of the most underrated Defensemen I can think of. Its strange how much of a journeyman he was during his career. Mr. Housley signed my card in black sharpie. I love this return.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Pat LaFontaine


Card Sent: 1/1 January 17th, 2011
Card Received: 1/1 February 4th, 2011

Yes yes yes!!!! This so far has to be my favorite return! Pat Lafontaine is easily in my top 5 of favorite players. The guy was such an amazing athlete and leader. But while Mr. Lafontaine's efforts on the ice were nothing short of amazing, I have to say that his charitable work is just as great. For many years now, Lafontaine has been involved with Children's Hospital with his charity Companions in Courage. This is quite a personal subject for me since I practically owe my life to the wonderful doctors at Children's. It is absolutely wonderful to see a such a high profile player give so much to his community out of the goodness of his heart. I sent a donation with my card and Mr. Lafontaine returned and signed it in black sharpie. I plan to donate more in the future and I encourage others to do so as well. My favorite return so far!

Monday, January 31, 2011

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.