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Posted by: JasonS Feb 19 2007, 01:06 PM

Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and wanted to share my successes from this year.

I will list them by team with a send date and recieved date. All the ones listed here were sent care of the team....

SAN JOSE SHARKS

Christian Ehrhoff 9/11/06 - 11/12/06
Mike Grier 9/11/06 -1 /9/07
Milan Michalek 9/11/06 - 11/20/06
Marty McSorley (tv host & explayer) 9/11/06 - 10/25/06
Ville Nieminan 9/11/06-12/9/06
Dimitri Patzold 9/21/06 - 11/16/06
Vesa Toskala 11/20/06 - 12/20/06
Marc Bell 9/7/06 - 2/9/07
Ryane Clowe 9/11/06 - 2/9/7
Marcel Goc 9/11/07 - 2/9/07
Steve Bernier 10/30/06-2/9/07
Wayne Thomas (Exleafs goalie-now works in SJ front office) less than a month
Rob Zettler (explayer-assistant coach) 9/11/06 - 9/21/06

MINN WILD

Marian Gaborik 9/11/06 - 10/31/06
Kurtis Foster 10/11/06 - 1/14/07

RED WINGS

Pavel Datsyuk 9/7/06 - 11/27/06
Jason Williams 9/13/06 - 10/27/06
Chris Chellios (autopened)

PITTSBUGH PENGUINS

Michael Ovellet 9/19/06 - 10/25/06
Nils Ekman 10/3/06 - 10/23/06
J. Thibault 10/25/06 - 12/2/06
Erik Christenson about a month
Kevin Stevens (explayer) 01/30/07 - 2/6/07
Jeff Daniels (explayer) 01/30/07 - 2/6/07

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

B. Muir 10/5/06 - 10/1906

MONTREAL CANADIANS

Yann Davis 9/6/06 - 10/30/06
M. Ryder 9/6/06 - 11/9/06
Alex Perozhogin 9/6/06 - 1/24/07

COLORADO AVALANCHE

Marek Svatos 9/11/06 - 2/13/07 (sent back my card w/ signed postcard)
Annti Laaksonen 9/11/06 - 1/24/07
Karlis Skrastins 11/07/06 - 1/18/07

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Vaclav Prospal 9/20/06 - 10/16/06
Dave Andreychuck 10/17/06 - 11/6/06
Brad Richards 10/17/06 - 12/20/06
Ryan Craig 9/8/06 - 1/16/07

Ruslan Fedotukp 9/8/06 - 2/17/07

PHOENIX COYOTES

Bill Thomas 9/11/06 - 11/6/06

L.A.KINGS

Mike Cammalleri 9/19/06 - 1/11/07
Bill Ranford

OILERS

Brad Richards 9/6/06 - 12/20/06

CALGARY FLAMES

Dion Phaneuf 9/11/06 - 9/22/06
Roman Hammerlik 10/3/06 - 12/20/06
Mikka Kirosoff 12/20/06 2/17/07 (autopened postcard-returned card unsigned)

DUCKS

Chris Pronger 9/8/06 12/?/06

DALLAS STARS

Mike Modano 10/13/06 - 01/?/07
Andy Moog ?/07- 02/07


PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Kyle Calder 9/13/06 - 11/3/06
RJ Umberger 9/13/06 - 12/20/06
Ryan Putalny 9/13/06 01/15/07
Brian Propp (less than a month)

BLUE JACKETS

Manny Malhortha 9/7/06 - 11/4/06

FLORIDA PANTHERS

Rost. Olesz 9/20/06 - 11/25/06
Stephen Weiss 9/20/06 - 10/24/06

ST. LOUIS BLUES

Curtis Sanford 9/20/06 - 10/19/06

BUFFALO SABRES

Ryan Miller 10/?/05 - 10/7/06

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Matt Koalska 9/11/06 - 10/30/06 (also sent back a nice hand written letter thanking me for the support)
Trent Hunter 10/31/06 - 12/20/06
Steve Regier 9/20/06 - 1/?/07


NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Ryan Sutter 9/11/06 - 10/30/06
Shea Webber 9/11/06 - 10/?/06
Jordon Tootoo 10/30/06 - 12/2/06
David Legwand 9/20/06 - 12/20/06

CAROLINA HURRICANES

Rod Brind'Amour 9/11/06 - 12/19/06
Andrew Ladd 9/11/06 - 10/?/06

BOSTON BRUINS

David Tanabe
Don Sweeney

NEW YORK RANGERS

Adam Graves

I will post more later...

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Feb 19 2007, 01:15 PM

Lots of TTMs!! COngratS!

Posted by: JasonS Feb 19 2007, 05:24 PM

Thanks. This was just a list of what I got back so far. I sent out lots of cards and some teams seem better at signing than others. The Rangers don't seem to give the players any mail I send, but I have had a perfect 3-3 with Calgary.

Some of the funnier things were the Chris Chellios card I got back. I sent him a cheap '06 Parkhurst card and he sent back someone elses card. It was autopened on an Opee Chee Rookie. What a waste.

I sent an UD jersey card to Brad Winchester and got back 2 cards. Mine and another jeresy card an Ultimate Debut Threads #029/250, both autographed.

Posted by: JasonS Feb 20 2007, 03:43 PM

Two new ones today.

Ed Johnston 1962-78 c/o Pittsburgh Penguins
Dale Tallon 1970-80 c/o Chicago Blackhawks

Posted by: northicehero99 Feb 20 2007, 03:49 PM

Nice list.

Posted by: JasonS Feb 23 2007, 04:59 PM

Thanks Brian.

I got another one today....

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Robert Esche 11/16/06 - 02/23/07

Posted by: JasonS Feb 26 2007, 12:57 AM

I had a good day Saturday. I got back 4 cards....

Randy Moller (ex-Ranger now the FL. Pathers color guy) c/o the Panthers

Don Maloney (ex-Rangers) c/o the NY Rangers

Peter Bondra (on a jersey card) c/o the Philadephia Flyers

Bobby Clarke (HOF_retired Flyer) c/o the Philadelphia Flyers.

These all took less than a month to get back!

I can try and post photos of them if you like. Just let me know....

I know some are going to think I am crazy for sending out jersey cards, but I have had great luck so far. 7 for 9 returned with Nik Antropov being the only hold out and Kyle Calder sending me back the wrong card signed. So far I have gotten these jersy cards signed....

Ryan Miller
Pavel Datsyuk
Marion Garborik
M. Garon
Peter Bondra
Brad Winchester (sent back 2 signed jersey cards even though I only sent one)
Ville Nieminen

Posted by: cards1 Feb 26 2007, 03:46 PM

did you send all of those on the same day?

Posted by: JasonS Feb 26 2007, 03:56 PM

If you mean the ones on post #7, no. I sent them all in the same week tho.

Posted by: JasonS Feb 27 2007, 05:12 PM

Today I got...

Tuomo Ruuto c/o Chicago Blackhawks. 10/11/06 - 02/27/07

Posted by: gregorium Feb 28 2007, 03:58 PM

If you are looking for Chris Chelios, don't send to the Red Wings. You'll usually get a stamped signature. You are better off to send to his restaurant:

Cheli's Chili
21918 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48124

I got mine back signed in about 2 months

Posted by: JasonS Feb 28 2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the Chelios info. I iwll give that a try. I also saw you had success with Joey Mullen c/o the Phantoms. Good to know, I just sent him a card last week. I will keep my fingers crossed,

My only success today was......

Jim Slater c/o the Atlanta Thrasher.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 2 2007, 03:17 PM

Reed Larson (explayer 80s-90s) signed a card for me in under 2 weeks.
14334 Fairview Dr
Eden Prairie, MN
55344

That brings my hockey total to 90 returns so far this season. Sept-March

Posted by: gregorium Mar 4 2007, 02:58 AM

Hey Jason, would you have an address for Brian McFarlane HHOF broadcaster that you can please share?

Posted by: gregorium Mar 4 2007, 03:00 AM

Oh, and I've been meaning to ask. Have you had any success getting Doug Wilson either thru the SHarks or elsewhere?

Posted by: JasonS Mar 5 2007, 08:38 PM

Oh, and I've been meaning to ask.  Have you had any success getting Doug Wilson either thru the SHarks or elsewhere?

Posted by: gregorium Mar 6 2007, 05:45 PM

Thanks anyway for the MacFarlane. I may have to try through the HHOF.

Congrats on the returns. Duff is awesome TTM and in person. Hope he's not expecting a birthday gift.

I'd be interested in the WIlson. I'll PM you.

Posted by: gregorium Mar 6 2007, 05:45 PM

Thanks anyway for the MacFarlane. I may have to try through the HHOF.

Congrats on the returns. Duff is awesome TTM and in person. Hope he's not expecting a birthday gift.

I'd be interested in the WIlson. I'll PM you.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 7 2007, 09:07 PM

Here is a photo of the Duff one. He is a nice guy.


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Posted by: JasonS Mar 7 2007, 09:10 PM

my favorite shark


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Posted by: JasonS Mar 9 2007, 10:43 PM

Three more today.

Ted Lindsey NHL HOF on a parkie repro plus he sent a cool signed flyer with his biography on it.

Bob Suave ex-buffalo goalie c/o his business address in Canada

Phil Housley signed a rookie card c/o his home address.

All of these took less than 3 weeks.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 10 2007, 04:05 PM

Great day today. I got 4 back and all are Hall of Famers! I think they all took less than a month too.

Paul Coffey c/o his Toyota dealership

Milt Schmidt c/o home

Harry Howell c/o home

Norm Ullmann c/o home

Posted by: gregorium Mar 11 2007, 02:22 AM

Looking good! Congrats on the great successes so far!

Posted by: JasonS Mar 12 2007, 02:45 PM

I got back 2 signed Vincent Damphousse SJ Sharks cards today sent c/o his home address.

I also got back a signed card from ex-SF Giants (and other teams) pitcher Mike Krukow. It took about 8 months to get back and was signed with a ball point pen. He is the best radio/tv color guy in baseball! Soooo funny

I also got the sweet signed Henri Richard card from Greg. Smooth deal.

On a side note, I bought 5 unopened packs of 81-82 Topps hockey cards off eBay. I ripped those bad boys open ASAP and pulled some nice cards. Gretzky, Gretzky scoring leader card, Jarri Kuri RC, Bill Barber, Bernie Federko, and lots of other HOF'ers. I am sending out about 20 cards in total with autograph requests using star-collectors list. Lets see how many come back....

Posted by: gregorium Mar 13 2007, 11:33 AM

Try Barber c/o the Lightning. I've had success there.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 13 2007, 03:32 PM

Thanks. I have sent of a card to him c/ the Lightning.

I got NHL HOF'er Joey Mullen today after a short 2 week wait. c/o the Philadelphia Phantoms.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 14 2007, 03:51 PM

Guy Lafleur c/o home address. 3 weeks

Posted by: JasonS Mar 16 2007, 03:27 PM

HOF'er Elmer Lach 3 weeks c/o home address. Signed my card and sent 3 other Molsen Beer cards signed too!

Steve Larmer c/o home address in about 2 weeks.

Here is the great thing about hockey; even Hall of Fame players take time to sign cards for fans and they almost never charge money.

Posted by: gregorium Mar 16 2007, 11:49 PM

Tell me about it! I started out with hockey, so have been a little spoiled. I was a little dismayed when I tried to branch out to other sports and found out the number of HOFers from other sports that charge money for TTM autos!

I also lucked out once with Elmer. He signed my cards, sent a couple of Molson cards and also included two signed passes to visit the HHOF as his guest! Class act all the way!

Posted by: JasonS Mar 20 2007, 02:23 PM

Don Marshall signed a Parkhurst reprint for me c/o his home address in about a month. Not a hall of famer, but played with a lot of them in the early 50's. Hell of a player and a nice signer too.

I also got a signed photo from actress Doris Day. She starred in classic films like Pillow Talk. She was a favorite of my Grandmother. Snt her an email request via her web site.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 23 2007, 02:03 PM

3 in the mail yesterday. Just when i thought I hit the wall for getting back any active players I get back one active player..

Shane Morrison c/o the Washington Capitals sent 01/05/07 - Rec 03/22/07

John Ferguson 11/?/06 - 3/22/07 c/o SJ Sharks. Postmarked St Petersburg FL.

Brad McCrimmon c/o Atl Thashers 11/?/06 - 3/22/07

I wish I had a scanner and time to post pictures, but I don't. If anyone wants to see a certain autograph I listed - let me know and I will try and post a photo.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 23 2007, 02:21 PM

3 more in the mail today. Regretfully one was a RTS.

Tom Lysiak sent c/o home RTS.

Perry Turnbull signed a card c/o home address 3/1/7 - 3/23/7

Joe Reekie signed 2 cards c/o home address 3/9/7 - 3/23/7

I sent out over 30 requests for retired players at the start of this month, they are starting to roll in.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 24 2007, 02:46 PM

Two today. Both Hall of Famers in about a month (I lost my data sheet of time sent)

Dave Keon c/o home address signed in ball point a Heroes and Prospects card

Mike Gartner c/o NHLPA in blue sharpie. Looks sweet!

Posted by: JasonS Mar 26 2007, 02:56 PM

Three more in the mail today. All mailed out on 3/9/07 all received 3/26/07

Mike Murphy c/o home address

Bill Barber HOF'er c/o Tampa Bay Lightning signed 2 cards for me.

Dale Hunter c/o his business

I was impressed with the speed that these came back. 2 from Canada and one from Florida in 17 days!

Posted by: gregorium Mar 27 2007, 02:06 AM

Good stuff! Keep 'em coming!

Posted by: JasonS Mar 27 2007, 11:34 AM

Good stuff!  Keep 'em coming!

Posted by: gregorium Mar 27 2007, 11:50 AM

I'll try, but some players don't like to sign. I find it odd that some big name stars and future Hall of Famers will sign TTM (like Chelios, Brind'Amour, Modano), but not low level players like Scott Hannan of SJ.

I know some guys like Joe Thornton or Crosby get tons of mail, so I am not surprised when I don't get anything from them (but I try anyway because you never know). I will post my failures after the season and playoffs are over. It is not a very long list and most of the names won't be a shock as to who I didn't get an autograph from.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 27 2007, 12:12 PM

You guys may have noticed that I have not posted players contact info. I have used the addresses found here and at Star-Collector.net. No big reason why I don't other than I am lazy.

If there is a player who I got an autograph from and you can't find the address, let me know and I will try and help.

Garth Butcher personalized a card c/o home address 3/9/07 - 3/27/07 (gotta love that name)

Tom Johnson HOFer c/o home address 2 months.

Alot of these cards ,like Garth Butchers, are from the '91 Score set. These cards take an autograph well, are cheap as dirt, and have lots of star players from that decade.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 28 2007, 02:55 PM

Just one today, but it is a good one!

Alex Delvecchio signed a parkhurst insert card in 2 weeks.

This was at first a RTS because I sent it to his old home address. I resent it c/o Delvecchio Enterpises and got it signed.

Posted by: gregorium Mar 29 2007, 12:23 AM

Nice! Alex has great looking signature too!

BTW, stamps are on the way!

Posted by: JasonS Mar 29 2007, 01:49 PM

Two hockey card in the mail today.

Bill Brber c/o home 3/9/07 - 3/29/07
Red Kelly c/o home 3/9/07 - 3/29/07

Both on 2003 ITG Parkhurts and signed in blue sharpie. Look great.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 30 2007, 01:27 PM

Great mail day today. 3 baseball cards and 2 hockey.

Bob Pulford HOF'er signed c/o home address in 16 days.

Dickie Moore HOF'er signed c/o Dickie Moore Rentals also in 16 days.

Posted by: JasonS Apr 2 2007, 01:28 PM

HOF'er Bryan Trottier c/o home address - 19 days

Posted by: JasonS Apr 5 2007, 03:04 PM

Two today.

Adrian Aucoin c/o Chi Blakhawks sent 9/8/06 rec. 4/5/07 post marked from Columbus OH. He took his mail on the road since they played CBJ last week.

Gerrard Gallant c/o Columbus Blue Jackets sent 3/8/07 rec 4/5/07

Posted by: JasonS Apr 6 2007, 01:57 PM

HOF'er Larry Robinson c/o home address 3/8/7 - 4/6/7

Rick Zombo c/o home address 3/8/7 - 4/6/7

Paul Fenton c/o home address 3/8/7 - 4/6/7

As you may have noticed, I sent alot of cards out on 3/8/7 and now lots are coming back!

Posted by: JasonS Apr 7 2007, 02:22 PM

Scott Pearson (ex-Oilers, Leafs, Islander, Nord, and Sabres) c/o MedAssets Inc. 3/8/7 - 4/7/7

Posted by: JasonS Apr 9 2007, 02:35 PM

Nice mail day today. I got 3 hockey autographs ttm.

Glenn Resch (explayer-broadcaster) c/o New Jersey Devils 3/9/7 - 4/9/7

Ron Hextall (you gotta know who he is!) c/o LA Kings - over 6 months to return but worth it of course.

Patrick Lalime c/o Chi Blackhawks 9/8/06 - 4/9/07

Posted by: gregorium Apr 10 2007, 12:45 AM

Another great bunch of successes!

Posted by: JasonS Apr 10 2007, 01:59 PM

Thanks Greg. I got one in today....

Connie Broden (Canadians player 1950's) c/o home 3/28/07 - rec 4/10/07

Thanks Darthgoo for the addy!

Posted by: JasonS Apr 11 2007, 02:26 PM

Alexander Frolov c/o Los Angeles Kings 9/11/06 - 4/11/07

Darren Tucotte 3/17/07 - 4/11/07

Posted by: whalerfan Apr 12 2007, 09:44 AM

Congrats on Frolov!

Posted by: JasonS Apr 12 2007, 05:13 PM

Congrats on Frolov!

Posted by: JasonS Apr 12 2007, 11:18 PM

Ack! I found another envelope inside a catalog! Glad I didn't throw it away because it had a signed card inside!

Zdeno Chara c/o Boston Bruins 9/13/06 - 4/13/07

Posted by: gregorium Apr 13 2007, 12:00 AM

Close call!

Where did you send the Parent?

Posted by: JasonS Apr 13 2007, 10:11 AM

Bernie Parent
46 Bridle Court
Cherry Hill, NJ
08003-5154

Posted by: JasonS Apr 13 2007, 02:19 PM

Two more in the mail today.

Olli Jokinen c/o FL Panthers 9/11/07 - 4/14/07

Hall of Fame Peter Stastny c/o home address 3/11/07 - 4/14/07

Posted by: gregorium Apr 13 2007, 11:31 PM

Bernie Parent
46 Bridle Court
Cherry Hill, NJ
08003-5154

Posted by: JasonS Apr 14 2007, 09:53 AM

Thanks Jason!  You're a gentleman and a scholar!!

While I'm at it, where did you send to Turcotte?

Posted by: gregorium Apr 15 2007, 12:33 AM

Darren Turcotte
   c/o
Southern Ice Lightning
215 Gothic Court
Franklin, TN
37067-8256

Posted by: corky Apr 15 2007, 08:02 PM

i'm going to have to try parent myself. thanks for the addy.

Posted by: Bolted_Down Apr 15 2007, 08:23 PM

Two more in the mail today.

Olli Jokinen c/o FL Panthers 9/11/07 - 4/14/07

Hall of Fame Peter Stastny  c/o home address 3/11/07 - 4/14/07

Posted by: houkk Apr 16 2007, 09:53 PM

HOF'er Bryan Trottier c/o home address - 19 days

Posted by: JasonS Apr 16 2007, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys.

Bryan Trottier
504 Bluegrass Dr
Canonsburg, PA
15317-4949

Posted by: JasonS Apr 17 2007, 03:27 PM

Patrice Bergeron personalized a Goal Rush card c/o Boston Bruins 9/8/06 - 4/17/06

Don Beaupre (ex goalie-many teams) c/o home address 4/6/07 - 4/17/07

Posted by: JasonS Apr 19 2007, 03:47 PM

Michal Handzus c/o Chi Blackhawks 12/27/06 - 04/19/07

Posted by: gregorium Apr 20 2007, 01:32 AM

They just keep rolling in! Good stuff!

Posted by: corky Apr 20 2007, 09:53 AM

doesn't trottier charge for a signature?

Posted by: JasonS Apr 20 2007, 11:57 AM

doesn't trottier charge for a signature?

Posted by: gregorium Apr 20 2007, 01:12 PM

It hasn't been my experience either. I've gotten him IP and TTM, no problem.

Posted by: JasonS Apr 20 2007, 02:50 PM

Two today.

Bill McNeill signed a Parkie repro c/o home 3/28/07 - 4/20/07

Gerry James signed a parkie repro c/o home 3/28/07 - 04/20/07

I wrote in my letter that I was a Leafs fan (since he played for them) but it was hard to be a fan living in California. He wrote me a note saying it was hard for him to be a Leafs fan and he lives in Canada! Funny stuff!

BIG thanks to Darthgoo for the addresses.

Posted by: JasonS Apr 25 2007, 03:17 PM

Alexei Yashin c/o home address signed my '92/93 UD Russian Stars card in one week!

Mario Tremblay c/o Minn Wild. I can't remember when I sent this one out, but I know it was sometime this year, so ....4 months? Maybe less.

Posted by: JasonS Apr 26 2007, 01:45 PM

Ilya Bryzgalov c/o The Ducks 9/11/6 - 4/28/7 signed my Parkhurst card and sent two extra cards signed too! 3 for 1, nice.

Posted by: JasonS Apr 27 2007, 03:14 PM

Barry Cullen c/o his car dealership. 2 months

Posted by: JasonS May 5 2007, 02:35 PM

Kind of a dry spell for hockey, so these two were a nice surprise.

Dennis Wideman c/o The Blues 09/11/06 - 05/05/07

Eric Lindros c/o home address signed 2/2 '91/92 Canada Cup card #9
sent about a month ago.

Posted by: JasonS May 12 2007, 02:27 PM

Jay Bouwmeester c/o Florida Panthers signed 2/2 sent 12/27/06 - 05/12/07. Nice tight signature for such a long name. Looks like he picked out the best "open" area on the card to sign too. Didn't just scrawl it anywhere but made sure it was visable. Gotta love that!

Posted by: houkk May 12 2007, 02:33 PM

Jay Bouwmeester c/o Florida Panthers signed 2/2 sent 12/27/06 - 05/12/07. Nice tight signature for such a long name. Looks like he picked out the best "open" area on the card to sign too. Didn't just scrawl it anywhere but made sure it was visable. Gotta love that!

Posted by: JasonS May 12 2007, 03:55 PM

Nice success, Jason! I guess that means there's hope for the Bouwmeester I sent out in early January. Congratulation, it's a nice success!

Posted by: Darthgoo May 12 2007, 11:46 PM

you are very welcome for the addresses

Posted by: JasonS May 14 2007, 02:56 PM

Ulf Dahlen c/o Dallas Stars. 12/28/06 - 05/14/07

Posted by: JasonS May 15 2007, 05:42 PM

Glen Sharpley c/o Sharpley Sports 03/11/07 - 05/15/07

Posted by: JasonS May 24 2007, 04:34 PM

Just when I tought I wasn't getting any more cards back from players I sent to this season, I get one back.

Aaron Ward signed c/o the Hurricanes 09/11/06 - 05/24/07

Posted by: dantm May 24 2007, 05:52 PM

Just when I tought I wasn't getting any more cards back from players I sent to this season, I get one back. 

Aaron Ward signed c/o the Hurricanes 09/11/06 - 05/24/07

Posted by: JasonS May 24 2007, 06:10 PM

Yeah. I sent it out pre-season and he still got it! It is post marked from North Carolina too.

Posted by: JasonS May 24 2007, 08:44 PM

Here is my wall so far.


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Posted by: JasonS May 25 2007, 02:48 PM

HOF Marcel Pronovost signed c/o home address in about 2 months.

Posted by: gregorium May 25 2007, 09:57 PM

That wall's filling up nicely!

Posted by: JasonS May 25 2007, 10:56 PM

Thanks. My wife is getting on me to put them in a binder. Just wait untill I send out all those "missing link" cards!!

Posted by: gregorium May 27 2007, 09:11 PM

Thanks. My wife is getting on me to put them in a binder. Just wait untill I send out all those "missing link" cards!!

Posted by: JasonS May 29 2007, 03:29 PM

Seergei Gonchar c/o the Penguins 10/11/06 - 05/29/07

Posted by: JasonS Jun 4 2007, 03:15 PM

Nice mail day for me.

Ron Francis signed c/o...gosh, I can't remember. It took some time too because it had an old .39 cent stamp.

Brian Engblom signed c/o home. 3 Months also had old .39 cent stamp. He included an extra signed Molson beer card and a note thanking me for my letter.

Dave Creighton signed a Parkhurst Missing Link card (they are starting to roll in, better get that binder going) c/o home address in 6 days!

Posted by: whalerfan Jun 5 2007, 11:30 AM

Wow, congrats on the Francis!

Posted by: JasonS Jun 5 2007, 02:36 PM

Thanks. He will be in the Hall of Fame someday soon. Speaking of the HOF...

Bill Gadsby signed my Parkhurst missing link card in 7 days c/o home adress.

Posted by: gregorium Jun 5 2007, 07:52 PM

Good start to the Parkies!

Posted by: JasonS Jun 7 2007, 01:55 PM

4 more Parkhursts missing links today!

Mike Nykoluk c/o home address

Glen Skov c/o home address

Ralph Backstrom c/o business address

Don McKenney c/o home address

these all took only 9 days!

Posted by: corky Jun 7 2007, 06:16 PM

man you're on a roll , nice start!

Posted by: JasonS Jun 8 2007, 10:59 AM

Thanks. I found that many of the older players are very good about signing thru the mail.

Now that the NHL season is officially over, I would out the current players who did NOT sign for me. Some will not come as a surprise, but over all I think the list of success on this thread shows that hockey players are good guys and good signers.

Ok, here goes.....NON SIGNERS>>> (for me anyway)

San Jose Sharks
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Craig Rivet
Scott Hannan
Patrick Marleau
E. Nabokov
Kyle McLaren

Minnesota Wild
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Mikko Koivo
Martin Skoula

Red Wings
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Tomas Holmstrom

Toronto Maple Leafs
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Nik Antropov

Canadians
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A. Kovalev

Boston Bruins
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Brad Stuart
Glen Murray

Peguins
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Maxime Talbot
Sydney Crosby

Oilers
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D. Roloson

Washington Caps
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Alex Ovechkin
Olaf Kolzig
Rick Nash

Chi Blackhawks
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D. Savard

Tampa Bay Lightning
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Evgeny Artyukin
Vincent LeCavialier

Phoenix Coyotes
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Yanic Pereult
Owen Nolan
Mike Ricci
Keith Ballard
Ladislov Nagy

LA Kings
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Trant Klatt
Mattias Nordstrom
Oleg Tverdovsky
Rob Blake

Canuks
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M. Ohlund


Anaheim Ducks
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Ryan Getzlaf
JS Giguere

NJ Devils
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M. Brodier
Zach Parise
Paul Martin
Brial Rafalski
Barry Tallackson

Dallas Stars
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Antti Miettinen
Sergei Zubov
Jussi Jokinen

NY Rangers
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Fuhgedaboutit-all of dem bums.

Hurricanes
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E. Cole
C. Stiman
R. Whitney

Sabres
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T. Vanek

Islanders
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M. Satan
J. Blake


Blue Jackets
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Gilbert Brule

Please keep in mind that this is just my list. They may have signed for others and just didn't like my letter, never got the letter, or whatever. I know some of the guys like Crosby, Thornton, and Ovechkin get loads of mail, so I wasn't expecting to get anything back. I also understand that some of the guys listed were traded during the season, but I just postd the players under the teams they played for when I sent the letters.

Posted by: JasonS Jun 9 2007, 06:36 PM

Another Parkhurst missing link back today.

Doug Mohns signed in 12 days for free, but I sent some money anyways. c/o address found here....
http://dougmohns.com/devanna2.php3

Posted by: JasonS Jun 11 2007, 03:26 PM

Tony Granato signed c/o home address in 3 months time.

and

Bill Dineen signed a Parkhurst Missing link card c/o hame address in 17 days.

Posted by: dantm Jun 11 2007, 06:48 PM

Thanks. I found that many of the older players are very good about signing thru the mail.

Now that the NHL season is officially over, I would out the current players who did NOT sign for me. Some will not come as a surprise, but over all I think the list of success on this thread shows that hockey players are good guys and good signers.

Ok, here goes.....NON SIGNERS>>> (for me anyway)

San Jose Sharks
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Johnathan Cheechoo
Craig Rivet
Scott Hannan
Joe Thorton
Patrick Marleau
E. Nabokov
Kyle McLaren
Grant Stevenson
Mark Smith

Minnesota Wild
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Mikko Koivo
Martin Skoula
Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Brian Rolston

Red Wings
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Dominek Hasek
Tomas Holmstrom
Henrik Zetterburg

Toronto Maple Leafs
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Nik Antropov

Canadians
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A. Kovalev
C. Huet

Boston Bruins
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Brad Stuart
Marco Sturm
Glen Murray
Yan Stastny

Peguins
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Maxime Talbot
Sydney Crosby
M.A. Fluery

Oilers
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D. Roloson

Washington Caps
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Alex Ovechkin
Olaf Kolzig
Rick Nash

Chi Blackhawks
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D. Savard

Tampa Bay Lightning
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Evgeny Artyukin
Vincent LeCavialier

Phoenix Coyotes
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Yanic Pereult
Owen Nolan
Mike Ricci
Keith Ballard
Ladislov Nagy

LA Kings
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Trant Klatt
Mattias Nordstrom
Oleg Tverdovsky
Rob Blake

Canuks
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M. Ohlund

Ottowa
---------------------
Jason Spezza

Anaheim Ducks
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Ryan Getzlaf
JS Giguere

NJ Devils
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M. Brodier
Zach Parise
Paul Martin
Brial Rafalski
Barry Tallackson

Dallas Stars
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Antti Miettinen
Sergei Zubov
Jussi Jokinen

NY Rangers
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Fuhgedaboutit-all of dem bums.

Hurricanes
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E. Cole
C. Stiman
C. Ward
J. Williams
R. Whitney

Sabres
--------------------
M. Afinegenov
T. Vanek

Islanders
--------------------
M. Satan
J. Blake
C. Campoli

Blue Jackets
------------------
Gilbert Brule

Please keep in mind that this is just my list. They may have signed for others and just didn't like my letter, never got the letter, or whatever. I know some of the guys like Crosby, Thornton, and Ovechkin get loads of mail, so I wasn't expecting to get anything back. I also understand that some of the guys listed were traded during the season, but I just postd the players under the teams they played for when I sent the letters.

Posted by: houkk Jun 11 2007, 08:13 PM

Tony Granato signed c/o home address in 3 months time.

and

Bill Dineen signed a Parkhurst Missing link card c/o hame address in 17 days.

Posted by: JasonS Jun 12 2007, 06:03 PM

Got to love those old ice rats. Another Parkhurst ML in today....

Eric Nesterenko signed c/o home address in 7 days.

Posted by: corky Jun 13 2007, 11:54 AM

i wish my sigs kept rolling in like that! congrats

Posted by: JasonS Jun 13 2007, 07:23 PM

Thanks Corky.

Here is one I NEVER thought I would see....

Johnathan Cheechoo signed c/o team sent 08/21/06 - 06/13/07 !!!

I will take him of the 'didn't sign for me list" right now!

Posted by: corky Jun 14 2007, 09:12 AM

thats one signature you'll gladly wait for ,eh?

Posted by: JasonS Jun 14 2007, 06:01 PM

thats one signature you'll gladly wait for ,eh?

Posted by: whalerfan Jun 15 2007, 11:37 AM

Here is one I NEVER thought I would see....

Johnathan Cheechoo signed c/o team sent 08/21/06 - 06/13/07 !!!

I will take him of the 'didn't sign for me list" right now!

Posted by: JasonS Jun 18 2007, 05:36 PM

Wow, congrats on Cheechoo!

Posted by: JasonS Jun 20 2007, 06:22 PM

HOF'er Murray Costello signed a Missing Link card c/o home address -14 days.
Also sent back my letter with a note written on it saying, "Thanks for the note Jason. All the best, Murray"

If you have time, look thru this thread, Gregs, or any other here, and see how many Hall of Fame guys have signed TTM for free. Hockey is a great sport and these guys are the most appreciative of the fans compared to any other sport.

Posted by: JasonS Jul 13 2007, 06:18 PM

Three cards back today.

HOF'er Henri Richard signed my missing link card and sent a signed 3x6 photo and signed Molson Export beer card c/o home address in 8 days!

HoF'er Jean Beliveau signed all 5 of my missing links cards and personalized one for me too. I told him I only would like to have one back and that he could keep the others if he likes, but I guess he is such a nice guy - he signed them all and even responded to my question...
Who was your favorite player growing up, "My brother Maurice Richard"
sent c/o Montreal Canadians returned in 23 days.

Gilles Gilbert signed c/o Boston Bruins in 6 months. It had postage due of 2 cents since it was sent out before the rate hike. First one back with postage due. Sweet signature too.

Posted by: houkk Jul 13 2007, 08:17 PM

Those are some awesome Hockey HOF successes! Keep up the good work, Jason!

Posted by: acampione Jul 16 2007, 09:52 AM

sweet successes

Posted by: JasonS Jul 16 2007, 01:54 PM

Thanks guys.

Today brought.....

HoF'er Andy Bathgate signed 2/2 Parhurst Missing Link cards c/o home address 06/06/07 - 07/16/07

Posted by: JasonS Jul 17 2007, 02:52 PM

If you hockey fans have not heard the bad news; ex-tough guy John Ferguson passed away.

Mr. Ferguson was kind enough to sign a card for me ttm earlier this year c/o the SJ Sharks ,where he worked in the front office, and was a key man in the teams growth. He will be missed.

Posted by: letsgopens2720 Jul 17 2007, 03:31 PM

I didn't hear about that yet. He sounds like he was a great man...Make sure you cherish that card, as it probably has a special spot in your collection now. Never really followed his career, but I am sure he was a great player and an even better person.

Posted by: JasonS Jul 17 2007, 04:24 PM

From Legends of Hockey:

Bruising left-winger John Ferguson earned quite a reputation in an NHL career that spanned just eight seasons. From the moment he suited up for the Montreal Canadiens Ferguson vowed to be "the meanest, rottenest, most miserable cuss ever to play in the NHL." The Canadiens had recruited the fierce forward because they felt the team lacked toughness, and John Ferguson delivered in spades.

Though he played a solid physical game and was more then willing to drop his gloves and engage in the pugilistic side of the game, there was a lot more to Ferguson then just brawn. He scored 15 or more goals in four of his first five seasons then turned many heads by firing home 29 goals during the 1968-69 season. His personal success was over-shadowed by the team's success. Before Ferguson had been brough a board the three years had passed since the Canadiens ended their five-in-a-row Stanley Cup run that closed out the 1950's without the team winning again. With Ferguson providing the missing ingredient of toughness the team returned to glory and captured five Cups during his eight year career with them, including on in 1971, when he played his last game.

When Ferguson retired he stayed involved with the game and added another impressive accomplishment to his list when he accepted the post of assistant coach with Team Canada for the 1972 Summit Series. Ferguson aided Harry Sinden behind the bench for what many regard as the greatest hockey series ever. From there he moved to the New York Rangers front office and served as the team's General Manager for two years. He then took the same job with the World Hockey Assocation's Winnipeg Jets and helped guide them to an Avco Cup Championship. When the Jets joined the NHL in 1979, Ferguson stayed on and served as the team's GM for the next ten years. Since leaving the Jets Ferguson has been a part of the Ottawa Senators front office and served as a scout for the San Jose Sharks as well.

Posted by: JasonS Jul 19 2007, 05:31 PM

Hockey great Tod Sloan signed a parkhurst missing link cards for me c/o home address. Took about 2 weeks

Posted by: houkk Jul 19 2007, 10:01 PM

From Legends of Hockey:

Bruising left-winger John Ferguson earned quite a reputation in an NHL career that spanned just eight seasons. From the moment he suited up for the Montreal Canadiens Ferguson vowed to be "the meanest, rottenest, most miserable cuss ever to play in the NHL." The Canadiens had recruited the fierce forward because they felt the team lacked toughness, and John Ferguson delivered in spades.

Though he played a solid physical game and was more then willing to drop his gloves and engage in the pugilistic side of the game, there was a lot more to Ferguson then just brawn. He scored 15 or more goals in four of his first five seasons then turned many heads by firing home 29 goals during the 1968-69 season. His personal success was over-shadowed by the team's success. Before Ferguson had been brough a board the three years had passed since the Canadiens ended their five-in-a-row Stanley Cup run that closed out the 1950's without the team winning again. With Ferguson providing the missing ingredient of toughness the team returned to glory and captured five Cups during his eight year career with them, including on in 1971, when he played his last game.

When Ferguson retired he stayed involved with the game and added another impressive accomplishment to his list when he accepted the post of assistant coach with Team Canada for the 1972 Summit Series. Ferguson aided Harry Sinden behind the bench for what many regard as the greatest hockey series ever. From there he moved to the New York Rangers front office and served as the team's General Manager for two years. He then took the same job with the World Hockey Assocation's Winnipeg Jets and helped guide them to an Avco Cup Championship. When the Jets joined the NHL in 1979, Ferguson stayed on and served as the team's GM for the next ten years. Since leaving the Jets Ferguson has been a part of the Ottawa Senators front office and served as a scout for the San Jose Sharks as well.

Posted by: JasonS Jul 21 2007, 02:02 PM

I got back a card today that I forgot I even sent out.
Keith Brown, who played for 14 seasons as a Blackhawk and 2 as a Panther, signed c/o home address (i think) and I can't find when I sent it, but it was a long time ago. He did add the extra postage for it too.

Two more Parkhurst missing link cards back today.....

Noel Price signed my card and added a signed Molsen card. c/o home address in 12 days. He also sent along an nice note with an answer to my question of what is his favorite team to watch play....

"Dear Jason,

It is always a pleasure for a 70+ senior citizen to autograph his rookie card.

When Pat Quinn was coaching I cheered for Toronto and now that he is not I am an Ottowa Senator fan

The very best of everything to you always,

Sincerely,
Noel Price"

How cool is that?!!

HoF'er Bert Olmstead signed my card c/o home address in 16 days. Also answered my question of who his favorite player was growing up, "Charlie Conacher"
http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=P196102#photo

Posted by: stlramman Jul 21 2007, 03:08 PM

nice stuff!! its always cool when they reply to your questions.

Posted by: acampione Jul 22 2007, 12:28 PM

very nice!!

Posted by: JasonS Jul 23 2007, 05:31 PM

HoF'er Norm Ullman signed my Parkhurst missing link card c/o home address in 18 days.

Posted by: whalerfan Jul 24 2007, 11:56 AM

HoF'er Norm Ullman signed my Parkhurst missing link card c/o home address in 18 days.

Posted by: JasonS Jul 31 2007, 06:16 PM

Martin Havlat c/o Chicago Blackhawks around 9 months. It had the old .39 cent stamp (no postage due!) and was a real shock to open.

Posted by: gregorium Aug 4 2007, 02:09 PM

Great to see some hockey successes in the summer!

Posted by: JasonS Aug 4 2007, 02:23 PM

Here is one that took some time, but for a good reason....

Rich Sutter signed c/o home address 03/20/07 - 08/04/07

I sent him 2 Score '91 cards #268. "NHL Brothers" On the front is a picture of Rich, Brian, & Ron Sutter. I told him he could keep one if he liked. He did keep one, but he sent one back with ALL 3 of thier autographs on it! AND added an extra Pinnacle card of his signed too!

How cool is that? He must have kept my card around for sometime to get all his brothers to sign it for me. I didn't even ask for him to go out of his way for something like that.

Just another reason hckey is the best!

Posted by: gregorium Aug 4 2007, 02:24 PM

Awesome! You can always count on the Sutters!

Posted by: stlramman Aug 4 2007, 04:18 PM

Here is one that took some time, but for a good reason....

Rich Sutter signed c/o home address 03/20/07 - 08/04/07

I sent him 2 Score '91 cards  #268. "NHL Brothers" On the front is a picture of Rich, Brian, & Ron Sutter. I told him he could keep one if he liked.  He did keep one, but he sent one back with ALL 3 of thier autographs on it! AND added an extra Pinnacle card of his signed too! 

How cool is that? He must have kept my card around for sometime to get all his brothers to sign it for me. I didn't even ask for him to go out of his way for something like that. 

Just another reason hckey is the best!

Posted by: I Am Hollywood Aug 4 2007, 07:58 PM

Just got a Patrick Roy TTM autographed 8X10 with a thank you note.

Posted by: houkk Aug 4 2007, 09:25 PM

Here is one that took some time, but for a good reason....

Rich Sutter signed c/o home address 03/20/07 - 08/04/07

I sent him 2 Score '91 cards  #268. "NHL Brothers" On the front is a picture of Rich, Brian, & Ron Sutter. I told him he could keep one if he liked.  He did keep one, but he sent one back with ALL 3 of thier autographs on it! AND added an extra Pinnacle card of his signed too! 

How cool is that? He must have kept my card around for sometime to get all his brothers to sign it for me. I didn't even ask for him to go out of his way for something like that. 

Just another reason hckey is the best!

Posted by: JasonS Aug 7 2007, 03:29 PM

Thanks guys. It was pretty neat to see that card with all 3 Sutters autographs on it. I wish I had a scanner to share it with everyone.

Today brought in 2 more hockey players. All were returned with .39 cent stamps - no postage due.

Kevin Hatcher signed 2/2 c/o his business in 5 months

Chris Campoli signed an UD Rookie Class card c/o New York Islanders in 11 months

Posted by: PackerBacker Aug 7 2007, 04:39 PM

Kevin Hatcher signed 2/2 c/o his business in 5 months

Posted by: JasonS Aug 7 2007, 05:16 PM

Very nice successes.

I've had my Kevin Hatcher out in the mail since 4/21/07, hopefully mine will come back soon too.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 16 2007, 03:45 PM

Pierre Pilote signed his Parkhurst Missing Link card c/o NHL Hall of Fame in 41 days. Also answered my question asking who his favorite player was growing up. "Doug Henry"

I read on star-collector.net that he charges $18 for an autograph, but I figured - why not it and not send any money to see if that is true or not. Worse case is I never get my card back, which is a chance you always take ttm. He signed it for free and seemed to be very gracious about it too.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Aug 16 2007, 04:27 PM

Awesomely amazing Sutter story. That just plain rules.

Posted by: gregorium Aug 17 2007, 12:47 AM

Pierre Pilote signed his Parkhurst Missing Link card c/o NHL Hall of Fame in 41 days. Also answered my question asking who his favorite player was growing up. "Doug Henry"

I read on star-collector.net that he charges $18 for an autograph, but I figured - why not it and not send any money to see if that is true or not. Worse case is I never get my card back, which is a chance you always take ttm. He signed it for free and seemed to be very gracious about it too.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 17 2007, 09:22 AM

I just sent the letter to him c/o the HOF and included a SASE but no money. Maybe they took pity on a poor hickey fan from America.

Posted by: gregorium Aug 18 2007, 02:57 AM

I just sent the letter to him c/o the HOF and included a SASE but no money. Maybe they took pity on a poor hickey fan from America.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 18 2007, 03:12 PM

Al MacInnis signed a '91 Score Season Leader card for me c/o The Blues in 9 months.

Posted by: whalerfan Aug 20 2007, 11:35 AM

Al MacInnis signed a '91 Score Season Leader card for me c/o The Blues in 9 months.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 21 2007, 03:05 PM

Grant Stevenson signed a Parkhurst card in about 10 months. 10/30/06 - 08/21/07

Here is the interesting thing. I sent it to him c/o the San Jose Sharks with an old .39 cent stamp. Later in the year he was traded to Calgary. The envelope was postmarked from Calgary and he added the .92 cents worth of Canadian postage in order for me to get the card back. That was really nice of him!

Posted by: JasonS Aug 23 2007, 03:00 PM

HoF'er Marcel Pronovost signed my Parkhurst Missing Link card c/o of home address. 07/05/07 - 08/23/07.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 24 2007, 02:00 PM

Gus "Old Hardrock" Mortson signed my Parkhurst Missing Link card c/o home address. 07/05/07 - 08/24/07

Posted by: JasonS Aug 25 2007, 02:00 PM

Cam Ward signed my Victory card c/o Carolina Hurricanes. 10/11/06 - 08/25/007. I was amazed to see that one in the mail box. Also arrived on a .39 cent stamp - no postage due.

Posted by: houkk Aug 25 2007, 04:27 PM

Cam Ward signed my Victory card c/o Carolina Hurricanes. 10/11/06 - 08/25/007. I was amazed to see that one in the mail box. Also arrived on a .39 cent stamp - no postage due.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 27 2007, 03:17 PM

Two failures today.

I got a nice form letter and pre-printed photocard from Sydney Crosby and the Penguins. Not surprising considering the amount of mail this kid must get, but I figured it was worth a try. They did return my card too.

Alexander Ovechkin c/o of Newport Sport Management was a return to sender -unclaimed mail. So I will put that on the bad address list.

Posted by: JasonS Sep 1 2007, 02:43 PM

Jason Spezza signed my UD card c/o the Ottowa Senators in 355 days. Was delivered with the old .89 cent Canadian postage too.

Posted by: JasonS Sep 7 2007, 02:42 PM

Brian Rolston signed c/o the Minn Wild in 9 months.

I wonder if this will be the last card I get from the 06/07 season before the new 07/08 season begins?

Posted by: JasonS Sep 10 2007, 04:23 PM

I got my second card back from Brian Rolston today. This time he signed an UD Power Play game used jersey card. Seems like he sets aside time once a year to do a mass mail signing.

Posted by: JasonS Sep 14 2007, 02:39 PM

I got some sweet returns today!!

Mark Smith signed my Parkhurst card c/o the San Jose Sharks. 368 days.

Joe Pavelski signed 2/2 ITG cards c/o the Sharks in 18 days.

Whooo-hoooo!!!

Posted by: JasonS Sep 15 2007, 02:57 PM

Dave Capuano signed 2/2 '91 Score cards c/o home. Took about 6 months.

145 Capuano Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920-8200

Posted by: JasonS Sep 20 2007, 02:35 PM

Maxim Afinogenov signed c/o the Buffalo Sabres in 374 days.

Posted by: PackerBacker Sep 20 2007, 05:35 PM

Maxim Afinogenov signed c/o the Buffalo Sabres in 374 days.

Posted by: JasonS Sep 20 2007, 07:04 PM

Yeah, I saw that in other threads people were starting to get his back in the mail. It was fun watching the posts and seeing his autographs show up starting in the east coast and get closer to California every day.

On a side note; he added a .02 cent stamp too, since I sent it well before the postage went up.

Posted by: JasonS Sep 27 2007, 01:44 PM

Cristobal Huet signed c/o the Montreal Canadians in 18 days.

So what do you think; should I start a new thread for any cards I get back during the 07/08 season, or just keep on using this one?

Posted by: dantm Sep 27 2007, 04:48 PM

Cristobal Huet signed c/o the Montreal Canadians in 18 days.

So what do you think; should I start a new thread for any cards I get back during the 07/08 season, or just keep on using this one?

Posted by: JasonS Oct 1 2007, 09:53 AM

Sounds logical to me Dan.

Saturday brought in...
Christobel Huet signed a Fleer card c/o the Montreal Canadians in 8 months.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 1 2007, 02:30 PM

Today brought,

rookie Danny Bois c/o the Detroit Redwings 1/1 Victory card. 21 days

Steve Rucchin signed a Fleer Ultra Gold card (looks sooooo cool!) c/o the Atlanta Thrashers. took 10.5 Months

and while not NHL, I did get Tampa Bay Buccaners Joey Galloway to sign a Donruss Classics card c/o Tampa Bay Bucs. took 6 weeks. I didn't think a new thread was needed.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 2 2007, 01:49 PM

Yan Stastney signed and personalized a Fleer Rookie card c/o The Boston Bruins sent 12/06/06 - 10/02/07. So almost 11 months and he even took his mail with him when he was traded to the Blues.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 4 2007, 03:02 PM

Daymond Langkow signed my Fleer card c/o the Calgary Flames in 33 days.

Posted by: blazinblair Oct 4 2007, 05:49 PM

Yan Stastney signed and personalized a Fleer Rookie card c/o The Boston Bruins sent 12/06/06 - 10/02/07. So almost 11 months and he even took his mail with him when he was traded to the Blues.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 6 2007, 04:43 PM

Hof'er Rod Langway signed a '91 Score card c/o home in 8 months. Was also delivered on a .39 cent stamp too.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 13 2007, 05:08 PM

Wayne Babych signed 2/2 c/o home address. Took almost 8 months I think.

1315 Wellington Cres
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0A9
Canada

Posted by: JasonS Oct 15 2007, 01:49 PM

I was so happy when the mail came today! I was taking out the recycling when the mailman drove up and handed me a large manilla envelope. This is good because he didn't have to fold it to get it in our mailbox. Inside was an autographed 8x10 photo from my favorite Shark D player -Matt Carle!

He also wrote me a nice note in reply to my question of who his favorite player was growing up. "Thanks for your support bud, my favorite players growing up were Brian Leetch and still, Nicklas Lidstrom."

Matt Carle signed a 8x10 photo c/o the San Jose Sharks sent 08/27/07 - rec 10/15/07

Posted by: whalerfan Oct 16 2007, 11:20 AM

Congrats! Carle has been great in both attempts with him.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 17 2007, 04:37 PM

Thanks. He is a nice guy.

Got a RTS today from Jason Blake c/o Toronto Maple Leafs. I sent it out well before he announced his illness, but I am confused as to why the RTS. Anyone else have him do this?

Posted by: blazinblair Oct 17 2007, 04:48 PM

I have a request out to Jason Blake. Hopefully, I see no RTS.

Posted by: maple19 Oct 17 2007, 09:41 PM

I Also Got One Out For Him at Start of Year

I Let You Know

mike

Posted by: JasonS Oct 24 2007, 04:46 PM

My family was on vacation and got back today. I had a few autos waiting so as far as return date I will just use today.

Marcel Goc signed a 8x10 photo c/o the San Jose Sharks in 55 days.

Jim Fahey signed my UD card c/o the Chicago Blackhawks in 40 days.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 25 2007, 07:58 PM

Has anyone had any luck getting Doug Weight to sign ttm?

Posted by: whalerfan Oct 26 2007, 11:36 AM

Has anyone had any luck getting Doug Weight to sign ttm?

Posted by: JasonS Nov 3 2007, 02:44 PM

Thansk for the address. I might givr it a try. I have a GU card of his that would look swell signed, but I don't know if I want to risk it.

I did finally get a return today.

Markus Naslund signed my Fleer card c/o the Vancouver Canucks in 54 days.

Posted by: gregorium Nov 3 2007, 09:20 PM

Great to see so many successes for you Jason!

Posted by: JasonS Nov 6 2007, 02:40 PM

Thanks Greg.

Today bought in an envelope from the Flames. I sent a request to Jerome Iginla and my card was returned unsigned but with a 4"x8" (?) photocard with his signature in silver marker. They returned my card on top of his photo so the signature got little messed up from my card rubbing it, but it still looks good. Took 67 days.

Posted by: houkk Nov 7 2007, 01:09 PM

Thanks Greg.

Today bought in an envelope from the Flames. I sent a request to Jerome Iginla and my card was returned unsigned but with a 4"x8" (?) photocard with his signature in silver marker. They returned my card on top of his photo so the signature got little messed up from my card rubbing it, but it still looks good.  Took 67 days.

Posted by: JasonS Nov 7 2007, 02:22 PM

Thanks.

I got another RTS from the Toronto Maple Leafs today. I tried Raycroft there and it was RTS. I think I know why, the address I used from the list on this site is not working. I am going to try the Bay St. address and not the Carlton St one (as listed on the "Team Addresses" link) and see if that works.

Posted by: whalerfan Nov 8 2007, 12:35 PM

This is the addy I have for the Leafs...
Toronto Maple Leafs - Air Canada Center - 40 Bay Street, Ste 300 - Toronto, Ontario M5J 2X2

Posted by: JasonS Nov 9 2007, 04:11 PM

Thats the one am going to try.

One card back today.

Steve Bernier signed my 06/07 OPeeChee card c/o the San Jose Sharks. sent 08/28/07 - rec 11/09/07

Posted by: JasonS Nov 10 2007, 06:52 PM

Tony Granato signed his Topps rookie card c/o home address in almost 1 year.

Posted by: Lucky Ch4rmz Nov 11 2007, 12:20 AM

I need to start sending more to the Sharks as I am a big fan and Roenick scored 500 of a verry akward bounce th coyotes golie hit it in it was so funny and awesome.

Posted by: JasonS Nov 11 2007, 08:42 AM

The Sharks players are really good about signing ttm
with the exception of the "big name" guys like Thornton and Nabokov.

Yeah, the Roenick goal was bizarre. We just cracked up when it happened. The look on Gretzkys face was classic. My wife asked me if the Phoenix goalie gets an assist on it.

Posted by: Lucky Ch4rmz Nov 11 2007, 06:31 PM

Do Ceech and Marleau sign or mihalek

Posted by: JasonS Nov 11 2007, 06:40 PM

Cheechoo and Mihalek both signed but Cheechoo took a long time to get back. The only guys who have not signed for me ttm from the Sharks last year were Marleau, Thornton, Nabokov, and Hannan (now with Colorado) and I sent to everyone on the team too.

Posted by: Lucky Ch4rmz Nov 11 2007, 10:30 PM

ok

Posted by: JasonS Nov 19 2007, 03:41 PM

Two nice returns today...

Bronco Horvath signed my Parkhurst Missing Link card c/o home address sent 06/05/07 -returned 11/19/07

Marco Sturm signed my UD card c/o the Bruins in 13 months and 6 days. Was returned on .39 cent postage too with no money due.

Posted by: gregorium Nov 21 2007, 01:57 AM

Bronco Horvath has got to be one of the coolest names ever. Congrats!

Posted by: JasonS Nov 24 2007, 01:44 PM

Yesterday brought Trevor Linden 2/2 (including his Topps Rookie card) c/o the Vancouver Canucks in 31 days.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 4 2007, 04:22 PM

I was starting to wonder if I hit the wall in returns when I finally got one back.

Tobias Stephan signed his Victory Rookie card c/o the Dallas Stars in 2 months and 2 days. Was post marked from Iowa, so it was forwarded to the Stars farm team.

I don't think this young man is going to take Turco or Smiths place any time soon, but still was fun to get. And who know? Maybe he will be a break out player.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 5 2007, 06:34 PM

Today brought a nice treat.

Triston Grant signed his O-Pee-Chee Marquee Rookie card c/o the Philadelphia Flyers in 38 days. This kid is a bruiser.

Posted by: houkk Dec 5 2007, 08:59 PM

Today brought a nice treat.

Triston Grant signed his O-Pee-Chee Marquee Rookie card c/o the Philadelphia Flyers in 38 days. This kid is a bruiser.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 6 2007, 03:58 PM

Thanks.

I have only sent to a few Washington Capital players in the past, but I wanted to see if I could get Mike Green to sign his 07-08 UD card because it would look so cool signed. It has him putting the brakes on and a shower of ice flying in front of him giving a nice white background for an autograph. No luck. RTS. Why?

"Please note that the Washington Capitals do not accept items sent by mail to be autographed and are not responsible for anything sent to our offices or to the players."

This is hidden on the Caps website in the FAQ section. So now I have another reason to dislike that team. Boooo!!!!

Posted by: JasonS Dec 7 2007, 04:36 PM

Two in the mail today.

Mike Eruzione, 1980 USA Hockey Captain and Gold Medal winner, signed a nice 5x7 color photo with a gold pen. Sent c/o email request 2 weeks.

Rudy Migay signed a Parkhurst Missing Link card sent c/o home sent 11/15/07 - 12/07-07. Also replied to my qustion that his favorite player growing up was '"Ted Kennedy".

In 418 regular season NHL games, Migay scored 59 goals and 151 points

Posted by: snowblink Dec 13 2007, 04:46 PM

Wow, nice long read thru this thread, what a list of names!!

Those parkie reprint successes are giving me ideas...

Couple questions for you:
Do you send all with SASE's? If so, how do you handle those to Canada?

Do you send a standard type letter with some personal mods to each player as a type of auto request?

Not a question but - don't give up on some of those guys, I've had TTM that took 18 months to come back. (Sakic)

I want to see a picture when you've got that wall filled.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 13 2007, 05:10 PM

Couple questions for you:
Do you send all with SASE's?  If so, how do you handle those to Canada?

Do you send a standard type letter with some personal mods to each player as a type of auto request?

Not a question  but - don't give up on some of those guys, I've had TTM that took 18 months to come back. (Sakic)

I want to see a picture when you've got that wall filled.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 15 2007, 03:41 PM

Andrej Meszaros signed and returned his Parkhurst rookie card c/o the Ottowa Senators in 18 days.

Posted by: houkk Dec 15 2007, 07:17 PM

Andrej Meszaros signed and returned his Parkhurst rookie card c/o the Ottowa Senators in 18 days.

Posted by: whalerfan Dec 17 2007, 12:43 PM

Andrej Meszaros signed and returned his Parkhurst rookie card c/o the Ottowa Senators in 18 days.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 17 2007, 01:37 PM

I don't have a scanner, but I will try and post a photo some time soon.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 17 2007, 03:22 PM

Matt Ellis signed his Victory Rookie card c/o the Detroit Red Wings. Sent 09/14/07 - rec 12/17/07

Posted by: maple19 Dec 17 2007, 05:12 PM

Boy There Coming In For You Now

Congrats On the Autos

mike

Posted by: JasonS Dec 19 2007, 02:34 PM

Cheers!

I got another one in today.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic, or "Pickles" as his team calls him, signed my UD Rookie Class card c/o the San Jose Sharks sent 08/27/07 - rec 12/19/07

He also replied to my question. I asked who was his favorite player growing up. He wrote, "Pavel Bure"

Vlasic is second in the league for defensemen for minutes played. Not bad for a second year 20 year old player.

Posted by: houkk Dec 19 2007, 09:25 PM

Very nice success, Jason! I especially liked his response to his favorite player.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 20 2007, 03:00 PM

As a youngster, I use to like Pavel Bure too, until my sister said, "Ohh, he's cute. tee-hee." Yuk, I couldn't root for him after that.

Today brought another good card.

Jannik Hansen signed his 07/08 UD Young Guns card c/o the Canucks. I forgot to write down when I sent it, but I think it took about a month.

Posted by: gregorium Dec 21 2007, 12:33 PM

Thanks.

I have only sent to a few Washington Capital players in the past, but I wanted to see if I could get Mike Green to sign his 07-08 UD card because it would look so cool signed. It has him putting the brakes on and a shower of ice flying in front of him giving a nice white background for an autograph. No luck. RTS. Why?

"Please note that the Washington Capitals do not accept items sent by mail to be autographed and are not responsible for anything sent to our offices or to the players."

This is hidden on the Caps website in the FAQ section. So now I have another reason to dislike that team. Boooo!!!!

Posted by: JasonS Dec 21 2007, 06:42 PM

Thanks. I might give that a try. I am not a big Caps fan, so we'll see.

Todays mail didn't bring the cigars I ordered, but it did have an autograph.

Rick Middleton signed my 85 O-Pee-Chee card with the inscription, "Jason, Good Luck. Rick Middleton" sent 03/08/07 - rec. 12/21/07

Rick Middleton
PO Box 1161
Hampton, NH 03843-1161

Posted by: psychopoo Dec 25 2007, 10:58 PM

Hey,

New to the forum and hockey ttm in general. I just started this year and I've gotten successes from Chris Kelly, Chris Phillips and Patrick Eaves.

Posted by: JasonS Jan 9 2008, 03:05 PM

I Yesterday brought Valeri Kamensky c/o home address. I sent three cards and saaid he could keep any he liked. He signed all three (my favorite being the 1991 OPC Central Red Army card) in about a week.

I also got a card signed by HOF referee Frank Udvari from a kind member here who sent me some cards out of the blue. Cheers!

Posted by: JasonS Jan 14 2008, 03:29 PM

Here is one that took some time. 15 months in fact

Marc-Andre Fleury signed my Fleer Ultra card c/o the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sent Oct 25th 2006 - rec Jan 14th 2008.

Posted by: JasonS Jan 16 2008, 03:57 PM

Here is another card that showed up I thought was lost.

Teemu Selanne signed my 91/92 UD Canada Cup card. Sent c/o the Ducks almost two years ago. In fact it was delivered with a .37 cent stamp (no postage due)

Posted by: JasonS Jan 18 2008, 03:33 PM

Duncan Milroy signed my Fleer Ultra Rookie card c/o the Montreal Canadians. sent 11/10/07 - rec 01/18/08

Posted by: JasonS Jan 28 2008, 11:16 AM

The Coyotes must have had a bulk mailing since I got back two from them on the same day.

Shane Doansigned my 07-08 UD card c/o the Phoenix Coyotes in 4 months

Zbynek Michalek signed my 07=08 UD card c/o the Coyotes in 4 months.
On a funny side note, I once got a chance to ask Milan Michalek ,of the San Jose Sharks, if he ever got checked really hard by his brother Zbynek when their two teams play against each other. he laughed and said, "No. My brother knows better than to try that. Our mom would kill him."

Posted by: JasonS Jan 28 2008, 04:45 PM

Jeff Carter signed my Fleer card c/o the Philadelphia Flyers sent 09/19/07 rec 01/28/08

Got a sort of RTS with rookie Stefan Liv c/o the Red Wings. I got my card back unsigned and the letter I sent had a note written on it by an unknown author saying, "Send this to his new team. Hope everything works out!"
sent 9/20/07 rec 01/28/08.

Posted by: whalerfan Jan 29 2008, 11:44 AM

Jeff Carter signed my Fleer card c/o the Philadelphia Flyers sent 09/19/07 rec 01/28/08

Got a sort of RTS with rookie Stefan Liv c/o the Red Wings. I got my card back unsigned and the letter I sent had a note written on it by an unknown author saying, "Send this to his new team. Hope everything works out!"
sent 9/20/07 rec 01/28/08.

Posted by: JasonS Feb 19 2008, 03:47 PM

I was starting to think I was done getting back signed cards for the saeson when, *BAM* 4 cards came in today!

Michael Pecca signed my '04-05 UD sp authentic card c/o the Blue Jackets in 5 months and 5 days. Looks sooo good too. Signed in blue ink, wish I had a scanner.

Marc-Antoint Pouliot signed and personalized my 07 fleer card c/o the Oilers in 5 months and 4 days

Tom Gilbert signed my 07 Victory card sent c/o the Oilers in 4 months and 21 days

And last (drum roll please......)
Scott Niedermayer signed my 90/91 UD World Junior Champions card sent c/o the Ducks in 2 years and 5 months. It was delivered with a .37 cent stamp too, no postage due.

Posted by: stlramman Feb 19 2008, 07:43 PM

I was starting to think I was done getting back signed cards for the saeson when, *BAM* 4 cards came in today!

Michael Pecca signed my '04-05 UD sp authentic card c/o the Blue Jackets in 5 months and 5 days. Looks sooo good too. Signed in blue ink, wish I had a scanner.

Marc-Antoint Pouliot signed and personalized my 07 fleer card c/o the Oilers in 5 months and 4 days

Tom Gilbert signed my 07 Victory card sent c/o the Oilers in 4 months and 21 days

And last (drum roll please......)
Scott Niedermayer signed my 90/91 UD World Junior Champions card sent c/o the Ducks in 2 years and 5 months. It was delivered with a .37 cent stamp too, no postage due.

Posted by: whalerfan Feb 20 2008, 12:50 PM

Wow, a success from Peca! Congrats...

Posted by: northicehero99 Feb 20 2008, 12:52 PM

And last (drum roll please......)
Scott Niedermayer signed my 90/91 UD World Junior Champions card sent c/o the Ducks in 2 years and 5 months. It was delivered with a .37 cent stamp too, no postage due.

Posted by: dantm Feb 20 2008, 05:32 PM

Holy, a Neidermayer, congrats! I have one pending to his agent, we'll see how that one goes!

Posted by: JasonS Feb 20 2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks guys.

Posted by: JasonS Feb 23 2008, 03:30 PM

Guillaume Latendresse signed my 07/08 UD card c/o the Montreal Canadians. Sent 11/27/07 - rec 02/22/08

Posted by: JasonS Feb 25 2008, 03:50 PM

Henrik Zetterberg signed my Parkhurst card c/o the Detroit Red Wings sent 10/16/06 - rec 02/26/08. 1 year, 4 months, and 10 days.

Totally worth the wait.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 8 2008, 02:10 PM

Here is one I never thought I would see.....

Dominik Hasek signed my '91 UD card c/o the Detroit Red Wings. Sent out 09/20/06 - rec 03/08/08.

Posted by: gregorium Mar 8 2008, 11:21 PM

Congrats on the Hasek!

Posted by: caseyg Mar 15 2008, 06:13 PM

alot of great autographs!

Posted by: JasonS Mar 24 2008, 04:56 PM

Sort of a failure today.
Mike Richards of the Flyer returned my card in almost 18 months unsigned and sent along a pre-printed photo of his. Nice picture on it, but the "autograph" kind of ruins it. I think it would look cooler (and I might have actually hung it up) with out the really bad looking signature.

Posted by: houkk Mar 25 2008, 12:17 PM

Congrats on the Hasek! That's a nice one! Maybe there still is hope on the one I sent out in November of 2006.

Posted by: blazinblair Mar 26 2008, 03:34 PM

Sort of a failure today.
Mike Richards of the Flyer returned my card in almost 18 months unsigned and sent along a pre-printed photo of his. Nice picture on it, but the "autograph" kind of ruins it. I think it would look cooler (and I might have actually hung it up) with out the really bad looking signature.

Posted by: JasonS Apr 10 2008, 02:50 PM

Today brought a "real" autograph from a Philadelphia Flyer.

Ryan Potulny signed his Victory rookie card c/o the Flyers in about 6 months. We just bought a house so my data book with dates sent and such is packed up for now.

Posted by: JasonS Apr 14 2008, 05:53 PM

Another Flyer today.

Goalie Martin Houle signed his O-Pee-Chee marquee rookie card c/o the Philidelphia Flyers in 6 months. Interesting to see it post marked from nEW jERSEY.

Posted by: dantm Apr 14 2008, 06:03 PM

I think the Flyers' practice facility is in New Jersey.

Posted by: gregorium Apr 16 2008, 10:09 PM

Good to see some successes from the Flyers.

Posted by: JasonS May 7 2008, 09:02 PM

I was wonderng if I was ever going to get another card back after we moved to our new house.

Brendan Morrison signed my Fleer Ultra Gold Medalion card c/o the Canucks. I can't find my data sheet, but it took around 5 months.

Posted by: whalerfan May 8 2008, 11:30 AM

Congrats on Morrison!

Posted by: JasonS May 31 2008, 02:49 PM

Got some bad news in the mail today...

HoF'er Ted "Teeder" Kennedy returned my card unsigned, but with a letter from his assistant stating that Mr. Kennedy enjoys getting and reading fan mail, but his health prevents him from signing autographs.

I don't know if I should post this in the RTS thread. I probably will.

Posted by: JasonS Jun 28 2008, 03:28 PM

I got back my Rookie Class card of Antero Nittymaki unsigned and with an 8"x5" pre-signed photo of him. Took almost two years...The Flyers were also nice enough to return my sase with the .39 cent stamp on it too.

Posted by: JasonS Jul 1 2008, 08:50 AM

After a long time with no returns, I was happy to get one back yesterday....

Fernando Pisani signed 1/1 c/o the Oilers in 1 year 7 months. Also sent a typed note saying,

" I apologize for the delay in returning your cards and/or photos to you. After my recent illness, I have received my letters from people offering their encouragement and support as well as requesting autographs. It has taken me much longer than usual to open and respond to so many letters. Thank you for your understanding! Fernando Pisani"

I sent it to him in November of 2006 and was sad to see him miss so many games the next season becuase of his illness (and man, what a rotten thing to have. Ulcers in your intestines and colon-yikes!). I was surprised to actually get a responce back and that he apologized for the delay. Seems like he is a nice guy and cares about his fans. I am not an Oilers fan, but I like this guy!

Posted by: houkk Jul 1 2008, 10:56 PM

After a long time with no returns, I was happy to get one back yesterday....

Fernando Pisani signed 1/1 c/o the Oilers in 1 year 7 months. Also sent a typed note saying,

" I apologize for the delay in returning your cards and/or photos to you. After my recent illness, I have received my letters from people offering their encouragement and support as well as requesting autographs. It has taken me much longer than usual to open and respond to so many letters. Thank you for your understanding! Fernando Pisani"

I sent it to him in November of 2006 and was sad to see him miss so many games the next season becuase of his illness (and man, what a rotten thing to have. Ulcers in your intestines and colon-yikes!). I was surprised to actually get a responce back and that he apologized for the delay. Seems like he is a nice guy and cares about his fans. I am not an Oilers fan, but I like this guy!

Posted by: jaderock Aug 1 2008, 02:18 PM

Cool return from Fernando Pisani

Posted by: JasonS Aug 9 2008, 01:51 PM

Thanks guys.

This is not a hockey autograph and since I don't send out to many football players, I thought I would list it here...

Pro Bowler and record breaker Todd Christensen signed my 1986 Topps card c/o home address in one week. Also wrote on it "ecc 9:11" that reads...
'I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.'

Todd Christensen
991 Sunburst Lane
Alpine, UT 84004-1203

Posted by: JasonS Aug 12 2008, 04:17 PM

As I may have mentioned, we bought a house and moved into it a few months ago. Our old house is being rented by a family my wife knows. They talked to her recently and said, "We have a bunch of envelopes for Jason. They are all from him but post marked from all over the place."

I should be getting them this weekend when they stop by to visit. I sure hope there is a bunch of autographs for me to update this thread with.

Posted by: houkk Aug 12 2008, 05:01 PM

As I may have mentioned, we bought a house and moved into it a few months ago. Our old house is being rented by a family my wife knows. They talked to her recently and said, "We have a bunch of envelopes for Jason. They are all from him but post marked from all over the place."

I should be getting them this weekend when they stop by to visit. I sure hope there is a bunch of autographs for me to update this thread with.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 12 2008, 06:47 PM

It's like Christmas morning all over again!

Posted by: JasonS Aug 19 2008, 04:13 PM

Ok, so I finally got those cards that were delivered to our old house. I can't post the time it took since I have no idea when they arrived back.

Shawn Horcoff signed a 06-07 Fleer card c/o the Oilers

Steve Yzerman signed a 92-93 UD card c/o the Red Wings (this was a real old request-came back on a .39 cent stampt too)

Jarret Stoll signed 3 Fleer cards (one regular, one ultra, and one ultra gold) c/o the Oilers.

Posted by: stlramman Aug 19 2008, 09:14 PM

Ok, so I finally got those cards that were delivered to our old house. I can't post the time it took since I have no idea when they arrived back.

Shawn Horcoff signed a 06-07 Fleer card c/o the Oilers

Steve Yzerman signed a 92-93 UD card c/o the Red Wings (this was a real old request-came back on a .39 cent stampt too)

Jarret Stoll signed 3 Fleer cards (one regular, one ultra, and one ultra gold) c/o the Oilers.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 19 2008, 10:12 PM

It doesn't look stamped, but it could be auto penned. I will try and post a photo this week.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 20 2008, 05:03 PM

Here is the Yzerman I got.

Posted by: stlramman Aug 20 2008, 05:09 PM

It doesnt look like a autopen to me. Compares well to one I got from him about 4 years ago. Looks real to me, cool success Jason.

Posted by: whalerfan Aug 21 2008, 11:39 AM

Wow, congrats on that one! The auto looks legit as it has character in it; pressure points & variations. Get out and buy a lottery ticket...

Posted by: JasonS Aug 21 2008, 12:53 PM

LOL, I should buy a lottery ticket Whalerfan, but I fear I may have used up all my luck getting back Yzerman.

Posted by: houkk Aug 21 2008, 01:31 PM

It's a bit hard to tell. It looks like it can be the real deal. It is different from the autopen I got from him earlier in the year. They one thing that concerns me is the shakiness on the "S" in "Steve." Could be mechanical. Maybe not. Unless a new autopen example pops up that is identical to this, I would have to say it's real. Congrats, Jason!

Posted by: JasonS Sep 16 2008, 02:40 PM

Eric Staal c/o his parents house 2/2 in 7 months time.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 1 2008, 09:41 AM

Torre Mitchell signed a Victory rookie card c/o the San Jose Sharks.
28 days.

Bum deal that happened to him. He broke his fib and tib leg bones during a practice skate. Out for 8 weeks at least. He and Mike Grier are a penalty killing machine for the Sharks when paired together. Big loss for my favorite team.

Posted by: houkk Oct 1 2008, 01:35 PM

Ouch! Sorry to hear about his injury, but that's a nice success, Jason!

Posted by: JasonS Oct 11 2008, 02:48 PM

Big returns today. All of these were from last season or more and they all made it on short postage too.

It looks like Joe Thornton had some free time to catch up on his stack of mail! I finally got my cards back from him signed!

Joe Thonton signed 3/3 (2/2 from last year and 1/1 from 2006) c/o the San Jose Sharks. They took 1 year for the 2/2 (signed in blue ink) and 2 years for the 1/1 (signed in black ink). Totally worth the wait. Interesting to note that they weresigned in different ink, but I got them on the same day. He must have just sat down and just signed until pens ran dry and then did one big send out.

I also got Antoine Vermette c/o the Ottowa Senators signed 1/1 in 11 months

Justin Williams c/o the Carolina Hurricanes signed 1/1 in 23 months

I also sent email requests to all the teams for a fan pack. So far I got one from the Sabres that had a Ryan Miller magnet, schedule, sticker, and temp tattoo.

And one from the Predators that had two pocket schedules.

Posted by: northicehero99 Oct 11 2008, 02:57 PM

Nice TTMs that is cool.

Posted by: houkk Oct 11 2008, 03:33 PM

Always nice to see a Thornton success! Also glad to see the Predators are sending out Fan Packs again. I guess the days of them sending out free pucks is long gone.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 14 2008, 04:13 PM

Yeah, bummer about the free pucks not being offered anymore. Speaking of fan packs, I got two today.

The Wild sent me a BIG magnet schedule that you can remove the cnter panel of (that is the actual schedule) and then you have a magnetic picture frame for your fridge. Pretty neat.

The Bruins sent a pocket schedule and a nice looking bumper sticker. The bumper sticker is actually nice enough to make me consider putting it on our car even tho I am not a die hard Bruins fan.

Posted by: Bauldie Oct 14 2008, 08:09 PM

I got a Bruins one back in August.. I'm not sure if it contained anything else cause Canada Post wrecked the package.. but it did have a nice Boston Bruins T-shirt which was pretty cool.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 14 2008, 11:22 PM

You got a shirt? Dadgum, cool!

Posted by: JasonS Oct 16 2008, 02:42 PM

Today brought a nice surprise. Two cards signed by players from my favorite team.

Marc-Edouard Vlassic signed a Hot Materials jersey card of his c/o the San Jose Sharks in 34 days. Card got really badly creased and bent some how, but envelope and letter returned fine. He also answered my questions of...
Who was your favorite player growing up? "Pavel Bure"
What do you eat before a game? "Penne Pasta / chicken"

Lucas Kasper signed a Victory rookie card c/o the San Jose Sharks in 34 days. Also answered my questions....
Who was your favorite player growing up? "Robert Reichel"
Do you play any other sports? "Tennis"

Posted by: JasonS Oct 25 2008, 01:15 PM

4 fan packs today.
Canadians sent set of 4"x6" player cards and sweet looking bumper sticker.

Dallas Stars sent 4 player cards, felt pennant, Zubov magnet, and schedule.

Carolina Hurricanes sent schedule, set of player cards, and small bumper sticker.

Oilers sent 8x10 photo of Fernando Pisani, team logo magnet, temp tattoo, and 3 pocket schedules.

Posted by: JasonS Nov 11 2008, 02:53 PM

Peter Budaj returned my card unsigned but sent a signed photo, team logo sticker, and letter. In short the letter said he is to busy to personally sign every card he gets ttm, so please accept a signed photo and thanks for writting. It also mentioned he will only reply to one autograph request, so sending extra cards in your request won't get you extra signed photos. C/O the Colorado Avalanche in 3 months.

Posted by: houkk Nov 14 2008, 09:02 PM

Peter Budaj returned my card unsigned but sent a signed photo, team logo sticker, and letter. In short the letter said he is to busy to personally sign every card he gets ttm, so please accept a signed photo and thanks for writting. It also mentioned he will only reply to one autograph request, so sending extra cards in your request won't get you extra signed photos. C/O the Colorado Avalanche in 3 months.

Posted by: JasonS Nov 14 2008, 11:14 PM

Thanks.

Today brought a Toronto Maple Leafs fan pack via email request. Inside it had 2 fold out schedules, 8 temp. tattoos, and a white wrist/sweat band with Leafs logo on it. Funny enough I used it to mop my brow while cleaning the gutters today.

Posted by: houkk Nov 15 2008, 04:35 PM

Thanks.

Today brought a Toronto Maple Leafs fan pack via email request. Inside it had 2 fold out schedules, 8 temp. tattoos, and a white wrist/sweat band with Leafs logo on it. Funny enough I used it to mop my brow while cleaning the gutters today.

Posted by: JasonS Nov 16 2008, 11:24 PM

Indeed. Its plush terry cloth kept my wrist warm and my head cool and dry. I was most pleased with its performance in both regards.

Saturday I got former player and now assistant coach Trent Yawney's auotgraph on a 1992-93 Parkhurst card c/o the San Jose Sharks. Took 1 week.

Posted by: JasonS Nov 19 2008, 08:06 PM

Milan Michalek signed my UD mvp dual jersey card c/o the San Jose Sharks in 3 months and 4 days.

Thanks to Brian for trading me the card to get it signed.

Posted by: JasonS Dec 5 2008, 03:43 PM

Patrick Eaves signed my card c/o the 'Canes in about 3.5 months. I asked him who his favorite player was growing up and if he plays any other sports.

Posted by: whalerfan Dec 8 2008, 01:41 PM

Well done by Eaves, at least he reads his mail - he's got a nice graph. Plus I sent one early October!

Posted by: JasonS Dec 9 2008, 04:51 PM

I hope he signs your card too Whalerfan.

Today brought a card I thought was gone...

Bob Baun signed my 1956/57 Parkhurst reprint in 1 year and 9 months.
576 Stonebridge Lane
Pickering,On. L1W 3B3
Canada

Posted by: JasonS Jan 26 2009, 10:29 PM

Dany Heatley returned my card unsigned but sent a signed 4x6" card c/o the Ottowa Senators. This took so long to get back that I can only guess it was somewhere around 2 years.

Posted by: houkk Jan 26 2009, 10:34 PM

Dany Heatley returned my card unsigned but sent a signed 4x6" card c/o the Ottowa Senators. This took so long to get back that I can only guess it was somewhere around 2 years.

Posted by: houkk Jan 26 2009, 10:34 PM

Dany Heatley returned my card unsigned but sent a signed 4x6" card c/o the Ottowa Senators. This took so long to get back that I can only guess it was somewhere around 2 years.

Posted by: JasonS Jan 26 2009, 11:14 PM

Thanks. I will try an post a photo of some of my returns including the Heatley soon.

Posted by: JasonS Jan 28 2009, 11:31 PM

Today I got a nice return....

Devin Setuguchi signed my Victory Rookie card c/o the San Jose Sharks.
Sent 10/11/08 - rec 01/28-09

Posted by: JasonS Jan 29 2009, 05:51 PM

Two more today....

Jeremy Roenick signed 1 of 3 cards c/o the San Jose Sharks. Sent 10/11/08 - rec 01/29/09

Jonathan Cheechoo signed 1 of 2 cards c/o the San Jose Sharks. Sent 10/11/08 - rec 01/29/09

And to be fair, I did ask them to please sign my "card" not cards (plural) and the extras were for them to keep if they wanted too. I guess they didn't want too.

Posted by: whalerfan Jan 31 2009, 05:11 PM

Congrats on your "Shark Streak"... First from Cheechoo I've seen for a while.

Posted by: JasonS Feb 3 2009, 11:48 PM

Thanks Mike. The Sharks are great signers with the few exceptions of Nabokov, Marleau, and Blake. Cheechoo has signed for me both times I tried. He isn't a fast signer, but he does sign.

Here is a photo of some of my recent returns...

Posted by: JasonS Feb 13 2009, 03:19 PM

I almost forgot the Heatley auto...

Posted by: JasonS Feb 17 2009, 01:11 AM

I got a fan pack from the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Inside was three 4"x8" player postcards (Michalek, Cheechoo, and Vlasic) and a team pocket schedule.

It only took about 5 months to get.

Posted by: whalerfan Feb 17 2009, 12:25 PM

Wow, only 5 months for a fan pack! Seriously at least you got good postcards...

Posted by: JasonS Apr 13 2009, 06:49 PM

Well, scratch another off my list of "Doesn't sign ttm".

Pierre-Marc Bouchard signed my 05 Parkhurst card c/o the Minnesota Wild. Sent Oct 11 2006 rec - April 13th 2009.

So only about two and a half year wait, forwarded from my old address that we moved from over a year ago, and on a .39 cent stamp with no postage due. But I got it!

Posted by: whalerfan Apr 14 2009, 10:17 AM

Congrats on P.M.; always nice when a straggler comes home. He signed quickly c/o Houston a few years back.

Posted by: JasonS Jun 4 2009, 12:57 PM

Bernie Nicholls signed a card for me ttm.

It came back on a .39 cent stamp (no postage due). I sent it out so long ago that I can't remember when or where to. In fact, it was sent to our OLD address and the lady who lives there now knows us and dropped it off at my wifes work.

It came back on a DC super heroes stamp, so when ever those were released, that is when I sent it.

Posted by: JasonS Jun 23 2009, 06:12 PM

Johan Franzen signed my UD Rookie Class card c/o the Red Wings. Return time was one and a half years. He even added extra stamps to cover the postage increase.

Posted by: whalerfan Jun 24 2009, 02:18 PM

Nice! With his contract extension he could afford some 2 cent stamps - ah just having some fun...

Posted by: JasonS Jun 24 2009, 02:46 PM

He would have had even more money for stamps if he got that bonus players get for winning the Stanley Cup.

It is crazy what these guys get paid for playing a game isn't it?

Posted by: JasonS Sep 24 2009, 08:52 AM

TThe Edmonton Oilers sent me a fan pack that I requested. Inside was 2 photocards, a temp. tattoo, and a sweet key chain that is in the shape of an Oilers jersey AND is a flashlight too.

Posted by: JasonS Oct 19 2010, 04:08 PM

I got a card back today signed by Keith Tkachuk. He was kind enough to add the extra postage and my old mail man had it forwarded to our new address since I sent out my letter to him FOUR years ago. I really thought that was a dead request, but I guess he got around to his mail after all.

Posted by: whalerfan Oct 21 2010, 02:09 PM

Terrific return from Tkachuk! Plus it leaves hope for my 2 (04/12/05 & 08/13/08). OK, it's a stretch but you gotta believe...

Posted by: JasonS Oct 21 2010, 04:06 PM

You never know right! Maybe he is getting around to hitting the mail stack and yours is just waiting for him to do.

It was nice to get back since I didn't do any hockey TTM requests yet this season.

Posted by: bat115 May 24 2012, 07:58 PM

JasonS, Are You still around? and doing TTM's?