After a three-week hiatus, the Puck Junk Podcast is back. This week, the guys talk about the 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey set. Plus, a recap of the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular, how the Canadian Postal strike will affect buying and trading hockey cards, and more. It's 109 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Links https://puckjun…

Sal and Clemente talk about going to last weekend's Fall 2024 Sport Card Expo in Toronto - including what they saw, what they bought, what autographs they got, and how card prices were all over the place. Plus, a look at the upcoming Chicago Sports Spectacular, and Fanatics' venture into the card supplies market. It's 105 minutes of hockey goodness…

Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the new 2024-25 Upper Deck Series One Hockey set, which has a lackluster design and way too many inserts, but also has a promising group of Young Guns. They discuss this weekend's Fall Sport Card Expo in Toronto as well as the big announcement about the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention. It's 86 minutes of…

n this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, the guys talk about the 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey set. At almost $300 per box, it's a high-risk set - but is it worth the potential reward? Plus, a quick look at the new 2024-25 Upper Deck Series One hockey set, Sal talks about going to the Dallas Card Show Chicago Edition, and more. It's 91 minutes…

In Episode #202 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal and Clemente ask their biggest questions for the 2024-25 NHL Season. Plus, will Jeremy Swayman redefine the goalie market now that he signed a new contract, how will Connor Bedard's deal with Fanatics affect Upper Deck, and more. It's 67 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.…

Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the 2023-24 Credentials Hockey card set, which boasts a 1990s aesthetic and has some great inserts. But will collectors love - or overlook - this late-season release? Plus, the guys talk about their favorite Young Guns rookie cards of all-time, the new Fanatics' NHL jerseys, and more. It's 95 minutes of hockey good…

In the 200th Episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, the guys talk all about the new 2024-25 MVP hockey card set. Is it a set worth collecting? Plus, a look at the 2022-23 The Cup hockey set, Sidney Crosby re-signing with the Penguins, a potential leak of the Utah Hockey Club's new name, and Sal's latest collecting obsession. It's 99 minutes of hockey go…

In this episode, Clemente Lisi talks with Sal Barry about his coverage at the 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase, an annual event where Upper Deck photographs the NHL's newest rookies and gets them to sign autographs for upcoming products. The guys also give their take on the new PWHL logos for its "Inaugural Six" teams, an upcoming book by former NHL coac…

This week, Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the 2023-24 Allure Hockey Card set, which looks great has a ton of inserts and oh so many parallels. The guys also discuss the Happy Gilmour jersey that sold for $40K, and even talk a bit of baseball history. No joke! It's 88 minutes of hobby goodness! Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.com/2024/08/30…

In this episode, the guys talk about the first-ever Fanatics Fest, which was held in New York August 16-18. The show had its ups and downs and was a very different experience than traditional card conventions like the National. Plus, a long discussion about the 2023-24 Synergy Hockey card set. It's 99 minutes of hobby goodness! Show Notes and Links…

Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk all about the 2023-24 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey Card set, which has yet to catch on with collectors, despite all the good cards packed into it. Plus, a discussion about recent sport card-related crimes, and a look at the upcoming Fanatics Fest. It's 104 minutes of hobby goodness! Show Notes and Links https://puck…

Sal Barry, Clemente Lisi, and Tim Parish give their extended recap of the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention. With half the show populated by old school card sellers and the other half filled with new bloods like breakers, the 2024 National felt like two card shows in one. Find out what was great about this year's National - and what wasn't…

In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish finally give their take on 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey cards. Sal talks about the box of Series Two he opened, including the hits - and misses. Plus, a look at the upcoming 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, and what hockey fans need to know about that show. It's 80 minutes of…

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2024 NHL Awards, the NHL Entry Draft, and NHL Free Agent Frenzy - including some surprise free agent signings. Plus, a discussion about a vending machine that dispenses graded Pokémon cards, and other similar vending machines from past years. It's 88 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links https://pu…

Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi discuss the 2024 Stanley Cup Final: how the Panthers looked unbeatable, then the Oilers stormed back, then the Panthers finally getting the job done – and if Connor McDavid really deserved to be the playoff MVP. Plus, Clemente talks about his visit to the Chantilly Card Show last weekend. It’s 50 minutes of hockey goodne…

Jean MacLeod (Sr. Creative Director) and Mike Phillips (Executive VP of Sales & Marketing) of Upper Deck join us on the podcast. The two worked together on many sports card sets in the 1990s, such as Fleer Metal Universe Hockey and the various E-X 2000 trading card sets. MacLeod and Phillips also talk about the upcoming 2023-24 E-X 2000 Hockey set …

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi discuss six potential team names for the new Utah Hockey Club - including the name the team picked temporarily for the 2024-25 season. The guys also talk about the Washington Capitals buying the hockey website CapFriendly, and several new Game Dated Moments cards of the PWHL Walt…

Sal, Tim and Clemente talk about the 2022-23 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Card set by Upper Deck - including what they like about this "retro-esque" release, and what is frustrating about collecting it. Plus, a discussion asking if sports cards can be considered "investments?" It's 93 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.…

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, the guys discuss why Connor Bedard will win the Calder Trophy, as well as the latest population counts on graded copies of his Young Guns card. They also talk about Topps changing its redemption card policy and how it might force Upper Deck to do the same. Plus, how Fanatics is changing local cards shops...…

In this episode, Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi talk about the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah and the 2023-24 Connor Bedard Collection box set. Plus, will the Feds start cracking down on The Hobby? It's 73 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.com/2024/05/02/podcast-187/…

In this episode, we discuss eBay's acquisition of Goldin Auctions and what it means for the card collecting hobby. We also talk about the lack of hockey cards at Target and other major retail stores, the upcoming FanaticsFest sports convention, the new Tim Horton's Greatest Duos set, crazy auction prices for Connor Bedard's SP Game Used cards, and …

Sal Barry interviews the Los Angeles Kings' famed "Triple Crown Line" - Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor, and Charlie Simmer. The three talk about how their line was formed and some of their best memories of playing together. It's 15 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.com/2024/04/04/podcast-185/…

From "white whale" to "Holy Grail", "net to me" and "nasty," we discuss some of the most-hated terms in the sport card collecting hobby. Plus, the sheer number of graded Connor Bedard Young Guns cards, college hockey cards, and more. It's 108 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.com/2024/03/29/podcast-184/…

In this episode, Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the Spring 2024 Chicago Sports Spectacular - and how nearly everyone was looking for Connor Bedard's Young Guns rookie card. They also discuss if "card cleaning" is right or wrong, the new Parkhurst Champions set, and the upcoming PWHL sets. It's TWO HOURS of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Links h…

In Episode #182 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the Connor Bedard Young Guns rookie card that finally came out with the launch of 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey this week. They discuss some of the insane prices Bedard's Young Guns card, plus the variants and the inserts, have sold for so far - and how and why this ca…

In Episode 181 of the Puck Junk Podcast, the guys talk in-depth about the 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card set - and how the demand for Connor Bedard rookie cards have driven prices for that set. They also discuss the 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card case that sold for $3.72M, the 30th anniversary of "The Forsberg Goal" and more. It's 1 hour and 55 min…

Flyers legend and Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent talks with Sal Barry about his NHL and WHA career. Topics include what it was like for Parent to play with Jacques Plante, why he left to play in the WHA, and the problem with today's goalie gear. It's 10 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.com/2024/02/23/podca…

In the latest episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal and Tim talk all about the 2023-24 Topps NHL Sticker Collection. They also talk about the insane prices that Connor Bedard's O-Pee-Chee Marquee Rookie card is selling for, the Penguins retiring Jaromir Jagr's number 68, and more. It's 95 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links https://puc…

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish continue the trip down memory lane with another "Setrospective." This time, it's about the 1993-94 Fleer Ultra Hockey set, which came out 30 years ago this season. Find out why it is one of Tim's favorite sets from the 1993-94 season - and why it is one of Sal's least favorite sets …

In Episode #177 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal, Tim, and Clemente take a look back at the 1993-94 Upper Deck Hockey Card set, which was released 30 years ago. Does it stand the test of time, and is it worth having in your collection today? Plus, the 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card case that was discovered and is up for auction, the possibility of Uta…

In the new Puck Junk Podcast, Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about Patrick Roy's return to the NHL as the new head coach of the New York Islanders. They also discuss the new format for the upcoming NHL All-Star Game, if you can go to a card show without buying anything, if Fanatics will eventually make hockey cards, and more. It's 115 minutes of hocke…

This week, the guys talk all about the upcoming 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns rookie cards, discuss how much will Connor Bedard's Young Guns card sell for at launch, and which other rookies will be worth adding to your collection. Plus, the new 2024 NHL All-Star jerseys inflicted on us by Justin Bieber. It's one hour of hockey goodness. Sh…

In the first Puck Junk Podcast for 2024, the guys talk about their collecting resolutions for the year, as well as collecting resolutions from the listeners. They also discuss if Connor Bedard's injury will affect his card prices, the upcoming "Tough Guys" set by President's Choice Trading Cards, the PWHL, and more. It's 212 minutes of hockey goodn…

In this special holiday-themed episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, the hosts - Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi - share stories from their listeners about the best hockey gifts they received for the holidays. The guys chime in with some of the best hockey gifts they've gotten, too. Plus, talk about the Professional Women's Hockey League, some…

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi take a look back at the 1993-94 Leaf Hockey card set, which came out 30 years ago and was the first hockey set produced by Leaf. The guys discuss what makes the set so cool even three decades later, some of the great inserts it had...and how '93-94 Leaf could have been better. They also talk about the new Le…

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi talk about a bunch of topics - including the Corey Perry fiasco, the problem with ESPN+, Patrick Kane signing with the Red Wings, Tristan Jarry's goalie goal, Black Friday purchases, and more. It's TWO HOURS of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2023/12/08/podcast-171/…

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi talk all about the two big card shows that took place in November: the Fall 2023 Sport Card Expo in Toronto and the Fall 2023 Chicago Sports Spectacular. The guys discuss what they saw at the shows, what they bought, the autograph guests, and more. Plus, is there such a thing as "The Bedard Bump"? It's 112 m…

In this SWAGNIFICIENT new episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey card set. The guys also discuss Frozen Frenzy, the NHL waffling on pride tape, a record-setting sales of a Topps Now sticker (you know which one), and more. It's 117 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes, Links, & …

In Episode #168 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2022-23 Black Diamond Hockey Card set. Other topics include the return of Topps Now Hockey Stickers and Game Dated Moments for 2023-24, Ebay's revised policy for trading card listings, and how Tim organizes his Pittsburgh Penguins hockey card collection. It's 83 minut…

In the latest episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi ask their biggest questions of the 2023-24 season: how well will Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard play - and can his 1/1 rookie card hit six figures? Can the Golden Knights repeat as Champions? What will the Lightning do without Andrei Vasilevskiy? Plus, they talk about the …

In Episode #166, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the new 2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey card set, including what’s great about it, what could be better, and strategies for completing a set. They also discuss the new NHL SportsPicks figures by McFarlane Toys, Brad Marchand being named team captain of the Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jacket…

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about TWO sets of recently-released hockey cards: 2021-22 Credentials and 2021-22 Stature. Other topics include 2022-23 Parkhurst hockey cards on e-Pack, the Upper Deck Rookie Showcase, and an auction for a Connor McDavid Young Guns rookie card that exceeded $100k. It’s 79 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes, Links …

In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2023-24 MVP Hockey card set, which is the first set for the new season. The guys take a look at the design, the inserts, the rookies - and the ridiculous amounts of cash money that the Connor Bedard redemption cards are selling for. Plus, they discuss the new Professional Women's Hockey L…

Sal Barry and Tim Parish continue their '90-91 Retrospective Series with a long conversation about the 1990-91 Pro Set Hockey card set, including the set's colorful design, most-sought-after error cards, the legendary Stanley Cup Hologram, and the set's enduring legacy. Plus, if there was a Pro Set Drinking Game, what would the rules be? It's 103 m…

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the 2022-23 Upper Deck Synergy hockey card set, including the design, the inserts...and why the parallels should really be the base set. It's 71 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2023/08/24/podcast-162/…

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2021-22 Upper Deck ICE Hockey Card set, which came out after the 2022-23 season, despite being a 2021-22 product - and it even has cards for 2020-21. There is a lot going on with ICE, and the guys critique the base set design, the parallels, and the inserts. Plus, they talk about some upcoming releases. It's …

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2022-23 Upper Deck Extended Series, including the crop of Young Guns, the new "Round 1 Draft" short prints, and the myriad of inserts. The guys also discuss why Extended Series - as great as it is - is often overlooked by hockey collectors. It's 59 minutes of hockey g…

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi give their extended recap of the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention - including what they saw, what they bought, the HEAT, and more. It's 101 minutes of hobby goodness! Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2023/08/05/podcast-159/ ‎Af Sal Barry

This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2021-22 SP Authentic Hockey Card Set, including the base card design, the plethora of inserts, and the copious amounts of foil! They also discuss the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention, the just-announced set of 2021-22 Upper Deck Ovation Hockey Cards, and Fanatics' foray into the sport…

In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about many of the NHL free agency signings for 2023 so far, including goalies who signed mega-deals, and a few stars who changed teams. They also discuss the upcoming 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention and the addicting new game Puckdoku. It's 75 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes, Links an…