Top 2022-23 NHL Rookie Cards Guide and Hockey Rookie Card Hot List
Just like last season, the top 2022-23 NHL rookie cards got off to a rocky start due to production delays. The Upper Deck NHL releases have been well off their normal dates for a while, resulting in a considerable wait for collectors.
Nevertheless, the 2022-23 NHL rookie cards are here and fans have multiple names worth checking out, including Juraj Slafkovsky and Matty Beniers.
Where to Find 2022-23 Hockey Rookie Cards
As has been the case for years, Upper Deck is the only option to find officially-licensed NHL rookie cards. However, not all players in contention for the Calder Memorial Trophy actually have rookies in the '22-23 releases. Therefore, only players with 2022-23 NHL rookie cards are covered below.
The New Release Calendar is a great resource for keeping tabs on upcoming dates.
Best 2022-23 Hockey Rookie Cards Sets to Collect
Among the 2022-23 Upper Deck Hockey lineup, the Young Guns rookie cards remain a heavy favorite. These can be found in 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1, Series 2 and Extended Series NHL.
Other notables include 2022-23 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey, 2022-23 SP Authentic Hockey, 2021-22 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey (TBA) and more.
Be sure to visit the 2022-23 hockey cards guide to review all the sets.
Top Players
Top 2022-23 NHL Rookie Cards to Collect
Based on early success, future potential, or some combination of the two, these are some of the best names (right now) with 2022-23 NHL rookie cards.
Collecting any other '22-23 rookies? Let us know in the comments.
Juraj Slafkovsky - Montreal Canadiens
2022 NHL Draft: 1st overall
Shane Wright - Seattle Kraken
2022 NHL Draft: 4th overall
Owen Power - Buffalo Sabres
2021 NHL Draft: 1st overall
Matty Beniers - Seattle Kraken
2021 NHL Draft: 2nd overall
Dylan Guenther - Arizona Coyotes
2021 NHL Draft: 9th overall
Wyatt Johnston - Dallas Stars
2021 NHL Draft: 23rd overall
Jake Sanderson - Ottawa Senators
2020 NHL Draft: 5th overall
Matt Boldy - Minnesota Wild
2019 NHL Draft: 12th overall
Matias Maccelli - Arizona Coyotes
2019 NHL Draft: 98th overall
RC Hot List
Most-Watched 2022-23 Hockey Rookie Cards Hot List
For a snapshot of the hottest 2022-23 hockey rookie cards, view our real-time guide to the most-watched NHL rookie card auctions on eBay.
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