2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 Cal Clutterbuck Breaking News Blue Cracked Ice #BN-20
Cal Clutterbuck · Upper Deck · Insert / Parallel / Retail Exclusive (Blue Cracked Ice)
Player
Cal Clutterbuck
Set
2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 - Breaking News Subset
Year
2024
Card #
BN-20
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint) to PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom edges; the top right corner shows minor whitening/softness against the dark background. Surfaces on these cracked ice finish cards are prone to factory micro-scratches.
Category
Insert / Parallel / Retail Exclusive (Blue Cracked Ice)
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. High demand among New York Islanders team collectors and milestone completionists, but Cal Clutterbuck is a 'grinder' role player rather than a high-value superstar, which limits general market heat.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $40-60. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the potential resale value of this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Similar base 'Breaking News' inserts sell for $0.50-$1.00. Blue Cracked Ice parallels for non-superstar veterans in this set range from $2.00 to $6.00 plus shipping.
Description
A stunning 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 'Breaking News' insert featuring New York Islanders veteran Cal Clutterbuck. This card commemorates his 1,000th NHL game reached on November 22, 2023. It features the rare 'Blue Cracked Ice' foil parallel pattern which creates a refractive diamond-like shattered effect across the background. Clutterbuck is shown in his Islanders home blue jersey with the alternate captain 'A' visible.
Key Features
Features the 'Breaking News' subset design; commemorates the significant milestone of 1,000 career NHL games; Blue Cracked Ice retail parallel finish is visually striking and more limited than the base insert version.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Upper Deck logo holographic foil application; accurate Islanders team colors and logos; standard 20pt card stock thickness; crisp 'Breaking News' text. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening on the top right corner; minor rough cutting on the right edge; slight left-to-right centering bias. The high-gloss prismatic surface often hides or highlights surface scratches depending on lighting.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for targeted player collectors), COMC (good for low-value inserts), or New York Islanders fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Sell as a 'Buy It Now' with the 'Or Best Offer' option. Highlights the '1,000th Game' milestone in the title. Use a penny sleeve and top loader before shipping. Given the value, shipping via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.64-$1.12) is recommended over a $5 bubble mailer to ensure a sale.