14 new autographs to share from the month of November, all modern players. Special thanks to Matt for trading me the Bryan Lerg, a player who I never managed to reach. The grand total of autographs in the collection is now 7,067 unique NHL player signatures.
The bulk of my TTM replies lately have been for some other hockey projects, most notably former NHL officials. As a former minor hockey official, I can't express how much respect I have for the guys who get much hate for doing it for a living. It's been great fun adding these legends of the game. I wish there was someway I could write to the current officials. Tried c/o their PA before but never got a reply. However, I can understand why they wouldn't want 'mail.'
Mitch Marner
Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner was drafted 4th overall in 2015. He's a point per game player through 6 NHL seasons with the Leafs and is a two time NHL All-Star. He won a a bronze medal with Canada at the 2017 World Championships.
Dylan Larkin
The Detroit Red Wings drafted Dylan Larkin 15th overall in 2014. He's scored over 300 points for the Red Wings and was named team captain in 2021. Internationally, he's represented the United States at the World Championship 5 times, winning Bronze twice.
Clayton Keller
Clayton Keller was drafted 7th overall in the 2016 draft by the Coyotes. He's since played over 300 NHL games with Arizona. He represented the United States at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships.
Peter Cehlarik
From 2016 to 2020 Peter Cehlarik played 40 games in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, scoring 5 goals and 11 points. Internationally, he represented Slovakia at the 2016 and 2020 World Championships. He also won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Juniors.
Vinni Lettieri
An undrafted University of Minnesota alumni, Vinni Lettieri has played in the NHL with the New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks. His father, Tino, was a professional soccer player who represented Canada at the 1986 World Cup.
Robert Thomas
A first round pick in 2017, Robert Thomas won the the Stanley Cup in 2019 with St. Louis. He's in his fourth season as a member of the Blues. He won a Memorial Cup in 2016 with the London Knights and in 2018 he won a Gold at the World Juniors with Canada.
Jimmy Schuldt
Defenseman Jimmy Schuldt played 1 game in the NHL with the 2018/19 Vegas Golden Knights. Undrafted, he was a Hobey Baker finalist while playing for St. Cloud State.
Miro Heiskanen
Defenseman Miro Heiskanen was drafted 3rd overall by the Dallas Stars in 2017. He was a 2019 NHL All-Star, helped the Stars reach the Cup finals in 2020 and in 2018 he represented Finland at the Olympics.
Devon Toews
Defenseman Devon Toews emerged as a solid NHL blueliner with the New York Islanders and currently plays with the Colorado Avalanche. Because he wasn't a top prospect, this is his only certified autograph thus far.
Filip Zadina
Czech Filip Zadina was drafted 6th overall by the Red Wings in 2018. He represented the Czech Republic at the 2021 World Championships.
Calle Rosen
Swedish defenseman Calle Rosen has played 25 games in the NHL between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues.
Joseph LaBate
Joseph LaBate played 13 games in the NHL with the 2016-17 Vancouver Canucks.
Danny Biega
A Harvard alumni, Danny Biega played 10 games in the NHL with the 2014-15 Carolina Hurricanes.
Bryan Lerg
From 2014 to 2016 Bryan Lerg played 8 games in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks scoring 1 goal.
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Ray Shero
Ray Shero was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1982 but never played pro hockey. The son of hockey legend Fred Shero, Ray was named assistant GM of the Ottawa Senators in 1993. He later served in the same role with the Nashville Predators and in 2006 he was named GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a position he held until 2014. He has his name on the Stanley Cup with the 2009 Penguins. From 2015 to 2020 he was GM of the NJ Devils. Collection of NHL coaches & GMs who never played in the league.
Eamon McAdam
Eamon McAdam was backup of the Toronto Maple Leafs for one game during the 2018/19 season. It was his only stint in the NHL and he didn't get into the game. Collection of NHL backup only autographs.
Ryan Bozak
Bozak officiated over 1500 NHL games between 1972 and 1994.
See all my NHL officials autographs.
Mike Noeth
Mike Noeth offciated in the NHL from 1979 to 1988.
Ron Foyt
Ron Foyt officiated in the WHA from 1973 to 1979 and then joined the NHL after the merger in '79. He continued officiating in the NHL until 1985.
Dean Warren
Dean Warren worked as an NHL official from 1999 to 2008.
Dave Jackson
From 1990 to 2018 Dave Jackson officiated over 1,500 NHL games. He officiated Olympics, All-Star games and Stanley Cup playoffs. 
Bob Luther
Bob Luther spent 12 years in the NHL as an official, working during the 1970s and 80s.
Pat "Red" Shetler
Red Shetler officiated in the NHL during the late 1960s and early 1970s. I got a big kick out of his most unique signature.
Darren Gibbs
Starting in the late 1990s, Darren Gibbs officiated well over 1,000 NHL games
Randy Shantz
Randy Shantz worked as an NHL official from 1972 to 1977. He's returned to the NHL in 1994 as an off ice official.
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