Sep 27, 2026

PSA 10 Hockey Packs: Gretzky, Matthews, Bedard & Draisaitl for NHL Opening Night 2026

Andrew Gretchko

‍TL;DR: The 2026-27 NHL season starts today, and Courtyard is celebrating with a new PSA 10 Hockey Pack loaded with graded chase cards from superstars like Auston Matthews, Leon Draisaitl, Connor Bedard, and The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, himself.

After a summer of blockbuster trades, coaching shake-ups, and one big parade in Raleigh, North Carolina, hockey is officially back!

The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their 2026 Stanley Cup banner before a match against a Florida Panthers squad debuting star forward Brady Tkachuk, while first overall pick Gavin McKenna will take the ice just a few hours later in Toronto.

To celebrate,Courtyard is unveiling a new PSA 10 Hockey Pack for true hockey fans. Featuring graded gem mint cards from Wayne Gretzky, Auston Matthews, Leon Draisaitl, and Connor Bedard, this new pack comes just in time for puck drop on the 2026-27 NHL season.

As Badger Bob used to say, “It’s a great day for hockey!”

Why Gem Mint Matters:

Regular readers know every card on Courtyard is slabbed and authenticated, but a PSA 10 is the top of the class. A Gem Mint grade means the card cleared PSA’s toughest review for centering, corners, edges, and surface, and it’s the grade collectors chase because the pop (short for population) of perfect copies is often a fraction of the total. Slab it, grade it, and you know exactly what you’re getting, whether it’s a Draisaitl autograph or a rookie you’re hoping becomes the next to hoist the Calder Trophy.

The Chase:

Here at Courtyard, we know all about superstars. That’s why our new PSA 10 Hockey Pack is loaded with the best of the best. Trust us, you don’t want to see any of these guys on a breakaway!

2014 – Leon Draisaitl: SP Authentic #277 Autograph (PSA 10) - $3,232.00
1979 - Wayne Gretzky: O-Pee-Chee #18 (PSA 5) - $3,165.70
2018 – Auston Matthews: Upper Deck Clear Cut Rookie Tribute Autographs #RT-AM (PSA 10) - $3,083.30‍
2023 – Connor Bedard: Upper Deck #451 Speckled Rainbow Foil (PSA 9) - $3,014.20

Demand Heading Into Puck Drop:

If you want a preview of who collectors are betting on, look no further than the Courtyard marketplace.

Among active players, peer-to-peer sales from July 1 through September 25 tell a clear story: Last year’s rookie of the year, Macklin Celebrini, is the clear face of the market, with five of the top-25 sales over the summer—including the top spot: a 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns #451 (PSA 10) that changed hands for $2,100.

Connor Bedard’s 2023 Upper Deck Young Guns #451 (BGS 10) came next at $1,200, followed by Auston Matthews ($700) and Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) champion Marie-Philip Poulin at $690. The Habs’ young blueliner Lane Hutson landed at $475.