If a picture truly is worth a thousand words (and, hey,*who are we to argue that it’s not?), get ready for 37,000 brilliant ones that will*succinctly sum up three good reasons to anticipate Panini America’s later-season 2011-12 NHL trading cards.
Those three reasons: Game-worn hockey jerseys from Chicago Blackhawks legend Denis Savard, Los Angeles Kings legend Bernie Nicholls and 2011 Stanley Cup champion Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins. They’re the sweat-soiled sweetness that prompted Panini NHL*acquisitions honcho Alex Carbajal to call me yesterday*just minutes after they arrived.
Here’s hoping the following gallery and accompanying video will do them justice.*Stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for additional details on just where these jerseys — or the splendid*parts of their sum — will appear next.
First, the video: