Mark Messier is a 15-time NHL All-Star and in 2007 was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In 2017 Messier was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history. This Louisville graphite stick has “MESSIER” stamped into the top of the blade and is taped on the handle in black. Messier signed the blade in black marker and in our opinion rates a 7. Accompanied by an ALOA from JSA.