2019-2020 Upper Deck Hockey: I always look forward to the Upper Deck's hockey release because they do such a good job on their cards between the design and photos. This year's design isn't a favorite of mine but it is still good. This Tuukka Rask photo definitely definitely stood out to me. Between the look in his eyes and the cool mask it is a winner.
Again the photos is something Upper Deck does a great job with. Both of these are nice. I'm picturing Matt Murray just finishing off a save there and the Max Domi shot is great with the Red Wings player flat on the ice watching the ice as a nice bonus.
The backs have a picture that is a smaller/truncated version of the front photo. Love the color and the colored team logo. Very solid back. I know foil logos on the front is an Upper Deck thing but it seems like a color team logo would be nice in some of the designs. That said maybe the foil lets the photos do the talking while the logos take a backseat.
Some nice work on these horizontal offerings.
I had to add this Rasmus Dahlin photo because it just seems a bit different and out of place. Dude is having a good year but this photo may not be his best look. My Young Guns card in the pack was this checklist card below. This was a fun pack. May see more of this throughout the season. I enjoyed it quite a bit.
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26 – Total Cards1 – Young Guns
Cool Hughes cl! I think I like this year's Young Guns design better than most, but the base border is a little odd to me. It's unobtrusive though, which allows that wonderful photography to shine.
ReplyDeleteI liked that checklist card too. Haven't seen any other Young Guns in hand yet but like the photos I've seen.
DeleteThis post made me realize that I really don't follow hockey as much as I thought I did. I only recognize a few players in this post. Back in the 90's, I knew even 3rd line players. I can still name the Sharks 3rd liners. But that's about it.
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew more about hockey. Just don't have time to add it to my hobby and sports fandom full-time. It is a great sport. Maybe someday I'll be able to prioritize it more. That's pretty impressive you can come up with a 3rd line from the 90's!
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