Olaf Kolzig Appraisal

Olaf Kolzig 1999-00 MVP Washington Capitals Hockey Card

This item is a 1999-00 MVP hockey trading card featuring goaltender Olaf Kolzig of the Washington Capitals. The card is a standard-sized trading card, likely made of coated card stock. The primary colors visible are white for the card's border and background, with blue, red, and black elements in the design and the player's photo. The card features a clear photographic image of Olaf Kolzig in full goalie gear, including pads, blocker, catcher, and mask, positioned in front of a goal net. The player's jersey number '37' is visible on his pads. The design includes a silver-colored frame around the player's image, accompanied by black and blue graphic elements that give it a somewhat geometric, almost architectural feel. Above the image, the 'MVP' logo is prominently displayed in a stylized script, with 'WASHINGTON CAPITALS' printed in smaller text underneath. Below the image, a blue banner-like element contains the name 'OLAF KOLZIG' in white capitalized letters. Underneath Kolzig's name, '37', the 'UPPER DECK' logo, and 'G' (likely indicating 'Goaltender') are printed. The card appears to be in good overall condition with no obvious creasing, tears, or significant edge wear visible from the provided image. The surface appears clean, and the corners seem relatively sharp, suggesting it has been well-preserved. This card represents a player from the approximately late 1990s to early 2000s era of hockey, specifically the 1999-2000 NHL season, given the 'MVP' branding which was known for this period by Upper Deck. The quality indicators suggest a mass-produced collectible, typical of sports trading cards from this era, with good print clarity and color reproduction.