Aaron Ness

Aaron Ness (1-1)

RECEIVED: 10-20-12

TOTAL DAYS: 27

ADDY: C/O Sound Tigers

Aaron Ness was drafted 40th overall in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft.  The Minnesota Golden Gopher product is known as an Offensive minded D-Man with nice hands and good top end speed.  Aaron will be entering his 2nd full season at the Professional level.  Ness is a top 10 Blue-Liner product for the Isles organization having 9 games at the NHL level.  Ness signed and inscribed the card with his number 55.  

Nino Niederreiter

Nino Niederreiter (3-3)

RECEIVED: 10-15-12

TOTAL DAYS: 34

ADDY: C/O Islanders

El Nino was drafted 5th overall by the Islanders in the 2010 Draft.  The Portland Winterhawk product has been tearing it up as of late in the AHL with 13 points in 11 games for the Sound Tigers.  Nino had a rough Rookie season though.  Some can argue it was due to the Islanders Organization brought Niederretier up before he was ready and also who he was playing with on his line.  I see Nino to continue ripping it up in the AHL until the lockout is lifted where he will join the NHL club.  Nino's numbers should climb considerably from his Rookie Year in the NHL. He is a great scoring talent and will continue to show it as he learns to grow at the NHL level.

Casey Cizikas

Casey Cizikas (4-4)

RECEIVED: 10-25-12

TOTAL DAYS: 30

ADDY: C/O Sound Tigers

Casey Cizikas was drafted 92nd overall in the 2009 NHL entry draft by the Isles.  The forward made his debut last year in a short stint with the Isles vs the NYR.  Cizikas is a top forward prospect in the NYI organization.  Casey is known for his great ice vision and his ice smarts.  Casey is a big offensive threat and in my opinion will become an everyday NHL-er very soon after the LOCK-OUT is over #wewanthockey.  Casey signed and inscribed all 4 items very nicely and even changed the number inscription for his jr's stuff.  Thank you Casey.

David Ullström

David Ullström (4-4)

RECEIVED: 10-15-12

TOTAL DAYS: 27

ADDY: C/O Bridgeport Sound Tigers 

Drafted in 2008, David Ullstrom is one top Center prospects in the Islanders organization.  In his first 29 games at the NHL level he had 4 goals along with 4 helpers.  Ullstrom has showen at the AHL level he is a dangerous scorer and in my opinion he will be an everyday NHL-er as soon as the lock out is up.  David signed 2 8x10's and 2 cards in silver sharpie, along with inscribing his number on all 4 items.  Everything turned out very nice and this is a great return from the Islanders prospect.  Thank you David.

Matt Moulson

Matt Moulson (2-2)

RECEIVED: 10-5-12

TOTAL DAYS: 228

ADDY: C/O Islanders

Matt Moulson was drafted 263rd overall in the 2003 draft by the Pittsburgh Pens.  The back to back to back 30 goal scorer was signed as a free agent by the Isles in 2009.  Known as a "late bloomer", Moulson has really come on in the last couple of years as a scoring threat in the Atlantic.  Last season Moulson had his career high in points with 69.  Matt signed both of my cards and inscribed his number 26 on both.  This is a great return from one of my favorite players in the league.  Thank you Mr. Moulson.

Joey MacDonald

Joey MacDonald  (3-3)

RECEIVED: 5-7-12

TOTAL DAYS: 76

ADDY: C/O Red Wings

Joey MacDonald who is currently a goalie with the Red Wings.  The undrafted goalie has started 101 games in net during his NHL career.  On his second stint with the Wings he posted a 8-5-1 record on the season.  Joey signed and inscribed all three cards and they were returned in great condition.  Thank you Mr. MacDonald!

  

Arron Asham

Arron Asham (1-1)

RECEIVED: 8-20-12

TOTAL DAYS: 54

ADDY: C/O Home

Arron Asham was drafted 71st overall in the 1996 NHL draft.  Asham is currently a member of the New York Rangers.  July 1st the Rangers signed the free agent to a two year deal.  As soon as Asham plays his first game with the Blue shirts he have will played with every team in the Atlantic Division.  Asham is mostly a 3rd to 4th Line player now days, known for his big hitting, a big shot, no nonsense hockey that will fit right in with John Tortorella's style and oh ya he is not afraid to drop the gloves.  I sent Arron a Pittsburgh jersey crest since he was apart of the Pens at the time I sent the crest.  Asham was kind enough to sign it perfectly and return it back to me.  Thank you Mr. Asham.

  

Alexei Yashin

Alexei Yashin (2-2)

RECEIVED: 4-30-12

TOTAL DAYS: 69
ADDY: C/O home


Alexei Yashin the Russian born Center was a 3 time all-star game participant.  Yashin was selected 2nd overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1992 draft.  The two time 40 goal scorer was traded for BIG Z and a 2nd overall draft pick by the Islanders in 2001,  that 2nd overall pick was later used to draft All-Star Jason Spezza. Both jersey cards were sent to Mr. Yashin's home and signed in black sharpie.  Both cards were inscribed with his number 79 and turned out really nice.  Now i know that you can send the thinner jersey cards through the mail with success.  Thank you Mr. Yashin.

Jack Hillen

Jack Hillen (2-2)

DATE SENT:     3-22-12

RECEIVED:       4-6-12

TOTAL DAYS:  21!!
ADDY: C/O PREDs


Jack Hillen the former Isle is currently with the Nashville Predators.  The MINNESOTA native played his College Career at Colorado College.  He was undrafted and made his way up to the NHL with the Isles in 2007-08.  Preds won there first game vs the Wings last night and are a force to be reckoned in the Chase for Lord Stanley's Cup.  Both 5x7's came out really nice.  Jack inscribed his number 38 along with his very nice Signature.  Thank you Mr. Hillen.

Ron Hextall

Ron Hextall (3-5)

DATE SENT:     3-5-12

RECEIVED:       4-2-12

TOTAL DAYS:  28
ADDY: KINGS


The Vezina, Conn Smythe, and All-Star goalie Ron Hextall.  I was really pumped about this return. Ron holds a bunch of records for his work between the pipes (Marty is breaking them).  This return is special,  this man is Martin Brodeur's hero and Marty being the best goalie of my time makes it even better. Ron was known for his very aggressive style and being villain in the mask which makes you cheer for him even more.  Ron signed 3 of 5 cards sent,  Two of the three were inscribe.  Ron has a very nice signature and cards came back in great shape!  Ron is currently the VP and Assistant GM for the LA Kings who right now are in a tight race to get in the playoffs. Thank you Mr. Hextall.

Mark Streit

Mark Streit (3-3)

DATE SENT:     2-23-12

RECEIVED:       4-2-12

TOTAL DAYS:  39
ADDY: ISLES!


Mark Streit is currently with the Islander.  The big Swiss Defender was and All-Star for the Isle's in 2009.  Mark is the only Swiss born Captain ever in the NHL.  I know My Isles had a tough one this year but they have tons of young talent and the future looks bright for the team (I hope lol). All cards came back great and he also inscribed his #2 on all the cards.  Thank Mr. Streit!

Rick DiPietro

Rick DiPietro (2-2)
DATE SENT:     3-8-12

RECEIVED:       3-20-12

TOTAL DAYS:   12 !!!!

ADDY: C/O NYI Practice Facility 


Rick is one of my favorite goalies. The FIRST overall pick in 2000 is currently hurt. I am a big Islanders fan (from MN and didnt always have a team and will NEVER cheer for the STARS they unless they are the NORTH STARS).  This is my second attempt, the first one was sent to his home and was a write off.  This next one was to the Practice facility and only took 12 days ! WOW.  This is a great return if not my best!  Rick inscribed "To Rob, All my best" along with his 39.  Both cards came back in great shape and the Auto is perfect. Great return!! THANK you Mr. DiPietro (get healthy and back to stopping the rubber!)

Nino Niederreiter

Nino Niederreiter (1-1)
DATE SENT:     3-8-12

RECEIVED:       3-19-12

TOTAL DAYS:   11 !!!!

ADDY: C/O NYI Practice Facility 


This was a very fast return from a very talented young player who is figuring out how to play in the NHL.  Nino has under performed his expectations but I really think he will become a first round draft pick type player in the future.  Nino was taken 5th overall in the 2010 darft.  I was pumped about this return only thing it he used a really thick marker or just really pushed hard lol im not sure but still a nice return.  Nino inscribed " To Rob, All The Best" along with his number.  Thanks alot Mr. Niederreiter.

Andrew MacDonald

Andrew MacDonald (1-1)
DATE SENT:     2-20-12

RECEIVED:       3-18-12

TOTAL DAYS:   29 !!!!

ADDY: C/O NYI practice facility 


Andrew is a currently a defenseman with the Isles.  Andrew was drafted in 2006, and played his entire career with the Isles.  This was a great return based on the I am a big Islanders fan! He signed a gold Fleer rookie card.  The auto came out not to bad this was a ttm send out before I started using baby powder to prep my cards.  Anyways the card came back in great condition.  Thanks alot Mr. MacDonald