Tonnes of Toffoli including a 13/14 Select Rookie /199

Tyler Toffoli is one of those prospects who performed well in junior but many questioned if he would be as dominant in the NHL. Personally I was behind the kid from the get-go and still think he could be something special. Players like Ryan Johansen prove if you take the raw talent and develop it slowly, protect it etc it could be better in the long run. Tyler has been shielded quite significantly but this post-season he is beginning to shine and I am very happy to see that happen. A month ago a seller had a nice Select parallel rookie with a Prizm insert and a very nice price attached. I sent a BO of about half of what he was asking not because I am shrewd or felt he was unfair but because I am trying to get the most of my money. He responded with an amazing counter, an explanation of  book values (which I already knew) and an offer to throw in a third card. I wrote back thanking him and said SOLD!

13/14 Select Tyler Toffoli Rookie /199

 Great looking card, black swatch and sticker auto. I have been watching all the releases so far this year and STILL Select is my favourite. I will miss Panini in the NHL world.

13/14 UD MVP Tyler Toffoli Rookie

 Hate MVP, but it was a throw in and a nice gesture. I will keep it because it didn't cost a thing and is nice enough.

13/14 Prizm Initial Impressions Tyler Toffoli

Here is the insert that came with the rookie initially. Not a bad card either, no value to me but in the end I landed all three for well under the Select cards book value so I felt like a winner no matter what.

The Kings are playing very well this post-season and if they win the Cup, I win the "House of Oglethorpe" contest which is pretty sweet. The Kings lose, then the Hawks will win the Cup and they are my number 2 team so its all good there too. The way I see it, I can't lose.


BTW I do know if an Eastern Conference team wins the Cup it screws my logic up but seriously, will the Eastern Conference win it?

Tyler Toffoli Auto

One of the biggest steals of the 2010 draft in my opinion was the 47th overall selection - Tyler Toffoli.

Tyler has just finished back to back 50 goal and 100 points OHL seasons and is about ready to start his pro career. Will it be in the AHL or NHL, that is up to the LA Kings to decide, but either way I expect at some point next season he will skate his first NHL game. How good will he be? Of course there is no way of really knowing, but the website Hockey's Future has him rated an 8 which compares him to a Spezza, Marleau or Richards calibre player. Tyler is an offensive stud in junior and that sometimes doesn't mean a whole lot and other times it is exactly what you can expect to continue.

I decided to pick up his auto before he hits the big time and I landed this beauty for 7 bucks shipped and with the potential this kid has I believe it is a good deal. Of course, you might be able to find these in the 25 cent bin in 5 years but I expect Tyler is the real deal!

10/11 ITG Heroes and Prospects Tyler Toffoli Auto