It's a Grind...

Mattias Ekholm
2017-18 Upper Deck #110

Dont't normally tolerate cards that are devoid of hockey action, but for this card I'll make an exception. (At least it's better than a player eating pizza or reading a newspaper!)

My obsession with this card is because I find it fascinating how individual players prepare their sticks...

Mattias Ekholm is taking a belt sander to modify the handle to his liking.

Had previously heard of players filing their sticks as narrow as a golf club.

He looks like he's completely entranced and in the zone, like an old Jedi crafting a new lightsaber...