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Lost Cards: 1987-88 OPC Glenn Resch
The best New York Islanders goalie in the 70s was not Billy Smith, but Glenn "Chico" Resch. Chico consistently outplayed Billy in the regular season, but was part of a few disappointing early exits...
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Lost Rookies: 1986-87 OPC Lee Norwwod
Lee Norwood played 12 seasons in the NHL. It took him six seasons and four franchises until OPC paid him some love with a rookie card in the 1988-89 set. He didn't much more love after that though....
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The Lost Mike Bossy's: 90-91
Mike Bossy was a gifted goal scorer, who retired early due to back issues. He played 10 seasons in the NHL and scored 50+ goals in his first nine seasons. He was the second player in history to...
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Lost Rookies: 1981-82 OPC Glen Cochrane
Glen Cochrane played 411 games over 10 NHL seasons but never got a NHL card during his playing days. His rookie card was part of the 2002-03 Fleer Throwbacks Set. Cochrane was drafted 50th overall...
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Lost Cards: 1987-88 OPC Thomas Gradin
In 1978 off-season, the Canucks delved into the European market. Within three days, they signed Swedish leagues players Lars Zetterstorm, Lars Lindgren, and Swedish NHLer Roland Eriksson. A week...
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Lost Rookies: 1986-87 OPC John Kordic
I had this post sitting in the draft folder for a few months now. Originally I was going to try to write a very short bit on John Kordic. With each Lost Cards post, I try to do a recap of a player's...
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Lost Cards: 2000-01 UD Vintage Zarley Zalapski
Zarley Zalapski was drafted 4th overall in the 1986 NHl entry draft. What is particular interesting is that he never played college or major junior hockey. He was drafted from the Canada National...
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Lost Rookies: 1986-87 Joe Paterson
Joe Paterson was a 5th round draft pick, 87th overall, by Detroit Red Wings in the 1978 NHL draft. Paterson was a rugged winger who was never able to find a full-time gig in the NHL. Over nine...
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Fan Requests
Okay, maybe I am exaggerating by saying fan requests, but on my Lost Page: 85-86 OPC, Mike said if he could add a card to the 85-86 set, it would be Petri Skirko. Petri led the Canucks in points in...
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Lost Rookies: 1984-85 OPC Marty McSorley
Marty McSorley will most likely be remember for one of three things, being Wayne Gretzky's bodyguard, an illegal stick, or his career-ending slash on Donald Brasheur. McSorley was passed over in the...
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Fan Requests 2: Mike Bossy 50 in 50
Bossman22 suggested I do something to spotlight Mike Bossy's record tying 50 goals in 50 games. Bossy was the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in 50 games. The first was Maurice...
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Lost Rookies: 1985-86 OPC Todd Bergen
Todd Bergen burst onto the scene with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1985, but a combination of an abdominal injury, and a combustible relationship with head coach Mike Keenan, had Bergen out of the...
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Lost Cards: 1986-87 OPC Lucien Deblois
Lucien Deblois has a fun name to say. At least it was when I was a kid, and when I say it out loud today as an adult, yeah, it's still a fun name. Deblois finished his career 7 games shy of 1000....
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Lost Rookies: 1984-85 OPC Dave Richter
At 6'5" and 220lbs, Dave Richter was a big man. He was the classic clear the front of the net defender. He was on the ice for his truculence and to stick up for his teammates, not speed or offense....
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Lost Cards: 1986-87 OPC Jimmy Mann
I am not sure why, but for some reason I equate Jimmy Mann to being the ultimate draft bust. Mann was the first player ever selected by the Winnipeg Jets in a NHL Entry draft. The Jets joined the...
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1988-89 OPC Don Cherry
Sad news that Don Cherry, a polarizing tv personality, has been let go of his long-time gig, The Coach's Corner, on Hockey Night in Canada. Don's Coach's Corner was a Saturday night fixture on...
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Lost Cards: 1988-89 OPC Wilf Paiement
Drafted 2nd overall in the 1974 draft by the expansion team, the Kansas City Scouts, Wilf Paiement entered the league with high expectations and retired as the second best player to wear the number...
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Lost Rookies: 1984-85 OPC Ken Daneyko
Ken Daneyko is not the typical player I would feature on a Lost Rookies post. While it did take OPC six seasons before they included him in a set, Daneyko played 20 seasons in the NHL, all with the...
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Lost Rookies: 1985-86 OPC Mats Thelin
Mats Thelin was a star defenceman in Sweden before making the move to play in the NHL. The Boston Bruins drafted Thelin in the 7th round in 1981. Thelin continued to play in Sweden until 1984....
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Lost Cards: 1990-91 OPC Robert Picard
Robert Picard had a bright start to his NHL career but eventually settled into a second pairing defenceman. Picard, a highly touted prospect, won the Emile Bouchard trophy in 1977 as the QMJHL best...
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