Andrei Markov Auto - I paid less than the Montreal Canadiens for mine!

I will begin by saying, Andrei Markov is a good defenseman. I think that most teams would LOVE to have him on their PP unit. In fact, he has 40 points in his last 65 games! However, it took him 3 seasons to play 65 games and there lies the problem. He is making 5.75 million a year to make comebacks and get re-injured. 

If I was a Montreal fan, I would be pretty disappointed that my club dumped that much money into a defenseman who has had some issues lately being dependable and healthy. Sure it doesn't count against the cap, but at the same time it is still money that is being spent for another spectator.

10/11 Artifacts Autofacts

I guess that auto says Andrei Markov or something along those lines....I can read he signed 79 on the end which is always cool. Looking at the photo I believe he is looking through the fog from a concussion or is in the process of winking at YOU! Yes you!

Anyway, this was the best card in a three card auto lot from the 10/11 Artifacts set featuring all defenseman.

Mark Fraser Auto - A little love for a former Devil

The main reason I went after this lot was Mark Fraser. If you aren't a Devils fan or Leafs fan you won't really know who he is. Mark Fraser is a defenseman with the Toronto Marlies at the moment and came over to Toronto in a trade from Anaheim for Dale Mitchell. While in NJ, Fraser was a 6-7th defenseman who brought some toughness to the team. He isn't terribly offensive, but then again he isn't terrible either. I suspect Toronto is going to use him as a depth defenseman as well so he MAY see some action next year but I doubt you will see him as a full-time NHL'er.

10/11 Artifacts Autofacts

Great signature here, not too hard to see what his name is from the signature. I really like the look of this card too, not sure why he looks a lot better than the Martinez one, but the Devils away jersey looks neat on this card.