2023-24 Upper Deck Extended Series, slated to release June 26th, is packed with an exciting mix of rookie sensations and nostalgic inserts. Ranging from the highly anticipated Connor Bedard Canvas Young Guns to rare inserts and hits, Extended Series is set to thrill both new and veteran collectors alike.
Connor Bedard Canvas Young Guns
Connor Bedard, the 1st overall pick in the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft™, headlines this series with his coveted Canvas Young Guns card! Featuring a unique image of him holding his base Young Guns® card, this could potentially be a cornerstone piece for collectors down the road.
Rising Stars: Logan Cooley and Adam Fantilli
Logan Cooley and Adam Fantilli, a pair of 3rd overall picks from the 2022 and 2023 NHL Draft™ respectively, finally receive their coveted place in the Young Guns® set. With Cooley netting 20 goals and Fantilli posting 27 points in just 49 games, these two promising rookies have already begun to make waves in their NHL® careers. Be on the lookout for Young Guns® parallels such as Outburst, Deluxe (#’d to 250), UD Exclusives™ (#’d to 100), Outburst Red (#’d to 25), High Gloss™ (#’d to 10), and Outburst Gold (#’d 1-of-1).
Acetate Young Guns
Acetate Young Guns return to 2023-24 Upper Deck Extended Series! These extremely rare hits showcase players from Series 1 and Series 2 Young Guns® checklist (so yes, that means Bedard)! These visually striking hits feature different imagery than their base Young Guns® counterpart and are highly sought after.
Rare Insert Hits
Upper Deck Extended Series is all about the insert sets and this year delivers! For those collectors searching for Short Prints (SPs), be on the lookout for rare sets such as Special Forces, NHL Specialists, HoloGrFx Rookies, HoloGrFx Future Fame, and Day With the Cup.
Retro Design Inserts
Nostalgia takes center stage with the variety of retro designs, each celebrating different eras of Upper Deck’s history:
- 08-09 Flagship and Young Guns®: Featuring UD Exclusives™ (#’d to 100) and High Gloss™ (#’d to 10) parallels
- 03-04 Beehive: Showcasing both veterans and rookies with parallels of Red (#’d to 250) and Gold (#’d to 20 for veterans and #’d to 50 for rookies)
- 98-99 UD3: Search for Blue (#’d to 1000), Gold (#’d to 200), and Red (#’d to 50) parallels
- 07-08 Black Diamond: Look for rookies and veterans ranging from 1 Star to 4 Star rarity. Select subjects can also be found in Ruby (#’d to 100) and Emerald Auto (#’d to 10 for vets and #’d to 25 for rookies) parallels
2023-24 Upper Deck Extended Series is a treasure trove for collectors, blending fresh talent with beloved retro designs. Whether you’re chasing the Connor Bedard Canvas Young Guns, Acetate Young Guns, or just putting together a specific set, there is something for everyone’s collecting style! Visit your local hobby shop, starting June 26th, and make some exciting new additions to your PC!
