The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have left us with no shortage of storylines. We have barely scratched the surface of round two, and this feels like it could be the best NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs ever!
Okay, we probably say that after every first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Here is a look at three potential investment targets with upside, the longer their respective teams stay in the Stanley Cup hunt.
Cole Perfetti
Cole Perfetti had a game seven to remember for the Winnipeg Jets vs. the St. Louis Blues in round one of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Perfetti scored his first goal of the game to cut the Blues' lead to one in the second period. An hour later, Perfetti scored one of the most shocking goals in the history of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
In what seemed like a busted play after Nikolaj Ehlers fanned on a shot. Kyle Connor set up Perfetti in the low slot and scored with three seconds remaining to send the game to overtime.
Adam Lowry eventually scored the overtime game winning goal which advanced the Jets to the second round.
Perfetti was placed in the record books by logging the latest game seven, game-tying goal.
Perfetti's Young Guns from Upper Deck 2021-22 Series Two Hockey can be purchased right now on eBay for as low as $5 USD. The 23-year-old had 50 points in the 2024-25 regular season and has five points in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Perfetti offers plenty of upside the longer the Jets remain in the hunt for the Stanley Cup.
Pavel Dorofeyev
Wait? The Vegas Golden Knights actually developed a player from the American Hockey League? Pavel Dorofeyev spent parts of three seasons with the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL before earning a full-time roster spot with the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2024-25 season.
The No. 79 overall pick of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft had a breakout season in 2024-25 with 35 goals and 52 points. Dorofeyev scored one goal in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and is currently listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
If bargain hunting is your thing, pick up a couple of Dorofeyev's Young Guns on eBay for as low as $3 delivered. Dorofeyev is a potential 40-goal scorer in the NHL and could make a major splash once he returns to action.
And everyone says the Golden Knights trade all of their prospects away...
Anton Lundell
Anton Lundell is a 23-year-old with 295 career games and 60 (and counting) NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Games. That is a ton of NHL experience for a 23-year-old.
Lundell is a Stanley Cup champion that can be relied upon for around 40 points-per-season. The No. 12 overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has 34 points in 60 career NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs games.
Lundell is another prime bargain find as his Young Guns can be purchased for around $3 delivered on eBay. The Florida Panthers are stacked and set to be a Stanley Cup contender for years to come, Lundell has his role carved out with the team.
If you prefer to crack open some packs, just buy yourself a box of Upper Deck 2021-22 Series Two Hockey. All of the Young Guns from this article can be found in those boxes for under $50 from various retail outlets.
Happy hunting and collecting!