Blackhawks' rising stars to shine at prestigious upper deck rookie showcase
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Blackhawks' rookies Nazar and Levshunov to shine at upper deck rookie showcase.
On September 4th, 2024, the Capitals Medstar Plex will become the focus of the hockey world as it hosts the Upper Deck Rookie Showcase.
This event, eagerly anticipated each year, provides a platform for top NHL rookies to step into the limelight, not only on the ice but in the highly coveted sphere of sports memorabilia.
Frank Nazar and Artyom Levshunov, two promising talents from the Chicago Blackhawks, are slated to participate in this year's showcase.
Their presence marks another significant moment for the Blackhawks, following last year's participation by Connor Bedard and Kevin Korchinski.
The event offers a unique opportunity for these young athletes to be photographed for what could potentially become their debut on Upper Deck's "Young Guns" rookie cards-a series known for capturing and catapulting NHL rookies into the spotlight.
Here are the players invited:
Anaheim Ducks: Cutter Gauthier
Boston Bruins: none
Buffalo Sabres: Noah Ostlund
Calgary Flames: none
Carolina Hurricanes: Bradly Nadeau
Chicago Blackhawks: Frank Nazar, Artyom Levshunov
Colorado Avalanche: Nikolai Kovalenko
Columbus Blue Jackets: Gavin Brindley
Dallas Stars: Lian Bichsel
Detroit Red Wings: Nate Danielson
Edmonton Oilers: Olivier Rodrigue
Florida Panthers: Marek Alscher
Los Angeles Kings: Akil Thomas
Minnesota Wild: Liam Ohgren
Montreal Canadiens: Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux
Nashville Predators: Fedor Svechkov
New Jersey Devils: Seamus Casey
New York Islanders: none
New York Rangers: Matt Rempe
Ottawa Senators: Zack Ostapchuk
Philadelphia Flyers: Matvei Michkov, Ivan Fedotov
Pittsburgh Penguins: Vasily Ponomarev
San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Shakir Mukhamadullin
Seattle Kraken: Logan Morrison
St. Louis Blues: Dalibor Dvorsky
Tampa Bay Lightning: Gage Goncalves
Toronto Maple Leafs: Easton Cowan
Utah Hockey Club: Josh Doan
Vancouver Canucks: Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Vegas Golden Knights: none
Washington Capitals: Ivan Miroshnichenko
Winnipeg Jets: Nikita Chibrikov
Anaheim Ducks: Cutter Gauthier
Boston Bruins: none
Buffalo Sabres: Noah Ostlund
Calgary Flames: none
Carolina Hurricanes: Bradly Nadeau
Chicago Blackhawks: Frank Nazar, Artyom Levshunov
Colorado Avalanche: Nikolai Kovalenko
Columbus Blue Jackets: Gavin Brindley
Dallas Stars: Lian Bichsel
Detroit Red Wings: Nate Danielson
Edmonton Oilers: Olivier Rodrigue
Florida Panthers: Marek Alscher
Los Angeles Kings: Akil Thomas
Minnesota Wild: Liam Ohgren
Montreal Canadiens: Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux
Nashville Predators: Fedor Svechkov
New Jersey Devils: Seamus Casey
New York Islanders: none
New York Rangers: Matt Rempe
Ottawa Senators: Zack Ostapchuk
Philadelphia Flyers: Matvei Michkov, Ivan Fedotov
Pittsburgh Penguins: Vasily Ponomarev
San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Shakir Mukhamadullin
Seattle Kraken: Logan Morrison
St. Louis Blues: Dalibor Dvorsky
Tampa Bay Lightning: Gage Goncalves
Toronto Maple Leafs: Easton Cowan
Utah Hockey Club: Josh Doan
Vancouver Canucks: Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Vegas Golden Knights: none
Washington Capitals: Ivan Miroshnichenko
Winnipeg Jets: Nikita Chibrikov
The showcase not only offers fans a first glimpse of the players who are expected to shape the future of the NHL but also sets the stage for these young stars to begin forming their legacies in the world of sports collectibles.
For Nazar and Levshunov, the event represents a significant step in their burgeoning careers, spotlighting their potential through the lens of one of the most significant collectible brands in sports.
The excitement surrounding the event is palpable, with fans and collectors alike eager to see which rookies will make the cut for the prestigious "Young Guns" series.
With the Blackhawks' recent history of producing impactful players, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Nazar and Levshunov as they aim to make their mark both on the ice and in the hearts of memorabilia enthusiasts.
Source: Bleacher Nations
Two Blackhawks Prospects Invited to NHLPA Rookie Showcase
Two Blackhawks Prospects Invited to NHLPA Rookie Showcase
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