From the Ground Up: Panini America Peeks the Future of NHL Trading Card Imagery

The future of NHL trading card photography is looking up -- literally. That much became refreshingly apparent late last August during the 2012 NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Toronto, when renowned sports photographer Gregory Shamus, one of Panini America's sharpest-shooters, took an innovative leap forward while appearing to take a few giant steps below the surface. The revolutionary results -- including…

Panini America On Location: A Live Gallery from the 2012 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

TORONTO -- One week, Panini America is in New York for the 2012 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. The next, it's Toronto and the 2012 NHLPA Rookie Showcase. Indeed, there's no rest for the weary these days as company officials continue tirelessly globetrotting to secure the photography, autographs and memorabilia that will ultimately become the most coveted sports trading cards of…