The show and tell thread that shouldn't exist

[chihawk19]

As a former rookie card junkie I've wanted these cards since I learned about their accidental inclusion into packs. Thanks to Clint I've been able to acquire 11 of the 15 from the 2001-02 Upper Deck set. Through another source I've been able to pick up a Jeff Jillson from 1999-00 UD Gold Reserve, and I am currently working on a deal to pick up the Pavel Brendl from the same set. Here they are for your viewing pleasure:

Jeff Jillson

Igor Knyazev

Pavel Vorobiev

Alexei Smirnov

Stephen Weiss

Mikhail Yakoubov

Jared Aulin

Yanick Lehoux

Ari Ahonen

Alexander Svitov

Karel Pilar

Brad Boyes

 

[lucscaps]

very cool, I've never seen that ahonen before,

ahonen - the best goalie that never was in New Jersey

 

[NJDEVILS30]

OH MAN!!! That Ahonen is MONEY!!!

A Devils jersey with 99 on the back!

Scappy - I actually saw him dress for a game in Buffalo... not only was he awesome, but he had the most amazing mask I've ever seen.

 

[coryl]

I think you had replied to my previous posting about these UD Gold Reserve cards. I have seen this card or others and I now have to go though my boxes for you.

Who knew they were rare.

Cory

 

[tysonenterprises-sc]

Love it, especially the Boyes. That must be a pic from a pre-season because he never suited up for the blue and white

 

[jp_carey_price_31]

very cool, I've never seen that ahonen before,

ahonen - the best goalie that never was in New Jersey

Haha its a joke or...!?

 

[Mike52Green]

Whatever happened to Ahonen?

 

[re-ac-tor]

Cool stuff Mike, lots of cards I've never seen before.

Thanks for sharing!

Ken

 

[Lemmy]

Whatever happened to Ahonen?

he's been playing in Europe (Sweden & Finland) for last years. Currently is with Kalpa Kuopio at finnish elite league. Doing quite ok there.
GP 32 (18-8-4)
GAA 2,12
SV 90,83

 

[The Great Zo]

Thanks for sharing. As I mentioned previously, if you are ever able to part with the Knyazev and/or Svitov, I'd love to have a chance.

 

[whalers29]

Where did you find a Weiss??? That card is the only one I would call my "white whale". If it ever is available, please let me know!

 

[johnashleyjacob]

Great cards! I love the Brad Boyes as well. Great additions to the PC

 

[hederman]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

 

[boyesfan]

Very nice stuff...Good luck finding the others!

 

[coryl]

So I found two cards - Patrik Stefan #161 a gold one and a silver one. Looks just like the one you have at top.

Cory

 

[walter5o9]

Awesome collection you got there. Does not Jason Spezza also have a card in that set that was not suppose to exist?

 

[chihawk19]

So I found two cards - Patrik Stefan #161 a gold one and a silver one. Looks just like the one you have at top.

Cory

Unforunately, UD did mean to release those Stefan cards. The only ones that I remember that weren't supposed to be made from 1999-00 UD Gold Reserve and 1999-00 UD were Jeff Jillson and Pavel Brendl

Awesome collection you got there. Does not Jason Spezza also have a card in that set that was not suppose to exist?

He does, which is why I will never complete the set. They just sell for way too much.

 

[jayman]

Awesome collection you got there. Does not Jason Spezza also have a card in that set that was not suppose to exist?

Yes he does, but that card will cost two arms and two legs if you can find it.

 

[JohnnyDrama]

Man, the unibrow on Vorobiev is wicked..

 

[rookjunkie]

wow I want that Weiss and Boyes!!

and also loving all those guys...seeing all these never was guys is bringing back some memories.

Svitov was suppose to a nastier, better Bobby Holik...

Ahonen...the no. 1 that never was, I wonder why?

Vorobiev, Yakubov...I know I am not spelling their names right...these astute 1st round picks probably set back the rebuilt of the blackhawks for 5 years!

Smirnov....ah...the enigmatic russian washout.

Aulin....he was suppose to be good, alas for the injuries..

thanks for showing these. A trip down memory lane. If you ever spot another Weiss or Boyes would love a heads up.

Awesome stuff!