When I first happened across the Signature Renditions set, this was the one that made my jaw drop. This card captures Aleksander Barkov's first goal in the NHL. And what a chaotic goal it must've been. Five of the six Dallas players on the ice are in or around the crease here, including two playing goal alongside the Stars' actual goalie. Then there's the second Panthers player, pinned down to the ground by one of the Stars; defenders. All the clashing green and orange jerseys make for one incredibly vibrant card. My only complaint is that Barkov's signature is so small that it almost gets lost. But it was nice that he included his number when signing.
Like the Seth Jones I showed off earlier, because this is technically a 2013-14 release, I believe it counts as a rookie year card, even though it didn't actually come out until Barkov's second season had begun.
I made three or four unsuccessful runs at this card on eBay, before finally winning an auction. But I had to overpay for it, bidding $24.50 plus $3.50 shipping. That's definitely at the high end of the range this card has been selling for, at least on eBay, where most copies have sold in the $20 to $25 range. But it came with a consolation prize: A second Signature Renditions card from the same seller, which, thanks to this card, came with free shipping. I'll show that one off next time.
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