Glenn Anderson in person at the Sportcard expo.

 I have had several opportunities to get Glenn Anderson over the years.  He is not a very good guy in the public settings.  The times were mostly after old timers games and he just wouldn't sign for anyone.  Maybe he only signs for $$, I don't know.  I do hate the stigma of being treated as a dealer when I am getting autographs at events like that.  Ya, I am an older person, but when I was a kid, I idolized these guys.  I collect autographs and I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for everyone that I have or get.  The in person memories are priceless in good ways for some, and ridiculous for the ones that were less than approachable.  Anyway, I needed Glenn's auto on the 01-02 Fleer Greats of the Game set that I have been working on. I am down to 4 that I need.  I have been supplementing the set with the certified versions of some of the harder guys to get, so that is how I am getting closer.  This stuff is getting harder and harder to find.  Anyway, here is the auto on the card.

 

Tyler Myers TTM Success

Mailed:  11/01/2023

Received:  5/21/2025

Days:  567

c/o:  Vancouver Canucks

567 days for this is nearly the longest I have waited for a successful return.  The Canucks are second with a 70% lifetime return rate for me.  They do seem to take a long time, but that is alright with me.  I didn't have any Tyler Myers autographs before this, so these are awesome to add to my collection.  Tyler has had an amazing career and is consistently among the top minutes played guys on his teams.  He is massive at 6 foot 8 so he does not get pushed around to say the least.  

Jonathan Huberdeau TTM Success

Mailed :  10/29/2024

Received:  5/16/2025

Days:  199

c/o:  Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames continue to be the best team to mail to in Canada.  Almost a 74% lifetime return rate from them.  The Flames struggled to score last year, but Jonathan put up 28 goals and 62 points which was an uptick from the previous season.  The Flames are hoping he can generate the 115 points he had in his last season with the Panthers.  The potential is definitely there, but the Flames need more guys who can finish as Huberdeau is more of a setup guy.  I had zero autographed cards of his, so getting 1 of my 2 back signed is still cool.

Leevi Merilainen TTM Success

 Mailed:  2/14/2025

Received:  4/28/2025
Days:  73
c/o:  Belleville Senators

Leevi put up some amazing numbers in 12 games with the Ottawa Senators this season.  They had 2 established goalies already so he was covering an injury.  I feel he may have forced their hand for next season though, as it looks like he is ready for the NHL full time.  In 12 games, he went 8-3-1 with 3 shutouts!  In 37 games with Belleille he was 18-12-4 with 4 shutouts.  He would look really good with Ottawa full time next year.

Matthew Coronato TTM Success

 

Mailed:  2/4/2025
Received:  3/17/2025
Days:  41
c/o:  Calgary Flames

 Matthew was a point per game player in the AHL.  He has 33 points in 61 games for the Flames, in his first full season of NHL hockey.  He was a 1st round draft pick in 2021 and chose to leave NCAA to join the pro ranks.  I would say it was a good decision.  He is only 22 so the potential is definitely there.  41 days for a young NHLer is really good.  I love the way the autograph pops on the Star Rookies card too.  I may have to try to get more of those autographed.

 

Pius Suter TTM Success

Mailed:  11/08/2024
Received:  2/11/2025
Days:  95
c/o:  Vancouver Canucks

95 days is a decent return time for an NHL Player.  Pius has 25 points this season for the Canucks.  They have had some issues in the locker room, but traded JT Miller away to hopefully fix that.  Most players' scoring is way down for the Canucks this year.  Aside from Quinn Hughes, they are all pretty low.  I am sure there will be some changes coming to the Canucks soon.  Pius started with Chicago then went to Detroit and now to Vancouver.  He is a decent 2 way player so those guys are always needed.  The Canucks are my best return rate for an NHL team.  Currently at 68%.  I am working on getting more of these out but returns have been down overall since I started doing this again.

Pius personalized one of the cards, which is cool!