Puck Junk Hockey Podcast

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 Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/12/07/podcast-206/ ‎

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.  Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/11/15/podcast-205/

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 hockey goodness.   Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/11/05/podcast-204/

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 of hockey goodness!  Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/10/19/podcast-203/

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.com/2024/10/11/podcast-202

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 goodness.  Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/09/28/podcast-201/ ‎

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 goodness.  Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/09/20/podcast-2000/

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 coach Mike Keenan, and the cancellation of Fanatics Fest Pittsburgh. It's 66 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/09/14/podcast-199/

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 Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/08/30/podcast-198/

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 Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/08/23/podcast-197/

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 Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/08/16/podcast-196/ ‎

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 - and why five is the new ten. It's 93 minutes of hobby goodness!   Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/08/12/podcast-195/ ‎

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 hockey goodness.  Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/07/12/podcast-194/

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 Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/07/05/podcast-193/

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 goodness!Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/06/28/podcast-192/

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 coming this fall. It's 55 minutes of hockey goodness!   Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/06/24/podcast-191/

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 Walter Cup Championship and the CHL Memorial Cup Championship. It's one hour of hockey goodness!  Show Notes and Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/06/14/podcast-190/

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 Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/05/17/podcast-189/ ‎

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...but not necessarily for the better. It's 98 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links:https://puckjunk.com/2024/05/10/podcast-188/

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 Linkshttps://puckjunk.com/2024/05/02/podcast-187/