Puck Junk

Fanatics Fest NYC is over and done with for this year. 

While some may be wondering if we even need another big card and memorabilia show, I’m here to tell you that we do. 

The reason? Aside from the fact that the second edition of FFNYC, which took place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York this past weekend, has modeled itself after Comic Con (over 500 athletes and celebrities were there), it’s also proven to be a show worth the time of hockey collectors. 

In fact, there was plenty of hockey to buy and see at this show — from cards to autograph guests — that I can say it has surpassed the National. 

Sure, nothing beats the Toronto Sport Card Expo when it comes to hockey, but FFNYC 2025 did have something for hockey collectors. 

Here’s a look at what you missed should you want to attend next year: 

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Last month, Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most career NHL goals during the regular season – a record that The Great One held for over 30 years. Ovechkin breaking the record was celebrated across the league and highlighted the close of the regular season.

As we get closer to the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, many collectors are working on their want lists. Looking ahead, some of Gretzky’s other records could potentially be broken. So now is a great chance to buy rookie cards of players that very few are paying attention to. Staying ahead of these trends by buying the right cards now could pay off in the end; not just financially, but in the thrill of being a part of hockey history in the making.

Here are three of Gretzky’s records that could be broken in the next few years, and the hockey cards you should buy now.

Continue reading “Clemente’s Corner: Will These Gretzky Records Fall? Get These Cards Now!”