Puck Junk Podcast: Our Biggest Questions About the 2023-24 Season

Episode #167: October 6, 2023

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 upcoming ODR Hockey Heroes video game. It’s 90 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes & Links:
“Blog” was actually the Word of the Year in 2004 (Wikipedia)
ODR Hockey Heroes game trailer (YouTube)
ODR Hockey Heroes Kickstarter Campaign (Kickstarter)
Download and play demo of ODR Hockey Heroes (Steam)
NHLPA/Upper Deck Rookie Showcase (Sports Collectors Digest)

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Cards

Plus: The Return of NHL SportsPicks
Episode #166: September 29, 2023

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 Jackets head coach Mike Babcock getting fired for doing Mike Babcock things, and more! It’s 100 minutes of hockey goodness.

Show Notes, Links and Images:
Todd McFarlane Interview (Puck Junk)
The National Picks Chicago as Site for 2026 (Twitter)
Panini Stickers Feature on 60 Minutes (YouTube)
A few images from 2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey:

2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe base card (back)

2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe short-printed rookie card

2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe – 2013 Retro

2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe – 1998-99 Retro

2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe – Premium Prospects

2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe – All-Starring

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2021-22 Credentials & Stature Hockey Cards

Episode #165: September 15, 2023

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!

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Sport Card Expo Toronto Fall 2023 Guests (website)
Upper Deck NHLPA Rookie Photo Shoot (Sports Collectors Digest)
Sal’s story on how he got a Tuukka Rask rookie card (Puck Junk)

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2023-24 MVP Hockey Cards

Episode #164: September 7, 2023

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 League, the NHL’s announced future participation in international tournaments, and the change in CEO at Leaf Trading Cards. It’s 76 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links and Images:
2023-24 MVP Hockey Card Checklist (Trading Card DB)
Sal mentioned a goalie named David Altshuller – his name is actually Daniel Altshuller (oops!). Here’s the article about how Daniel Altshuller played zero games yet was pictured on over 80 hockey cards (Puck Junk)

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Puck Junk Podcast: 1990-91 Pro Set Hockey Cards

Part 6 of the ’90-91 Retrospective Series
Episode #163: August 31, 2023

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 minutes of nostalgic hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links and Images:
1990-91 Pro Set Brett Hull Promo Card (Puck Junk)
1990-91 Pro Set Stanley Cup Hologram (Puck Junk)
Remembering the 1990 Chicago Hockey Show (Puck Junk)
Custom Helmut Balderis Card (Puck Junk)
That Rene Bourque Card that Sal Has Been Hoarding (Puck Junk)
1990-91 Pro Set Hockey Checklist (Trading Card DB)
List of 1990-91 Pro Set Hockey Errors (Trading Card DB)
Every 1990-91 Hockey Card Set Ranked (Puck Junk)

Past 1990-91 Retrospective Podcasts:

1. Part 1 – 1990-91 Bowman Hockey Cards
2. Part 2 – 1990-91 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
3. Part 3 – 1990-91 O-Pee-Chee Premier Hockey Cards
4. Part 4 – 1990-91 Score Hockey Cards
5. Part 5 – 1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey Cards

Images of some 1990-91 Pro Set Hockey Cards:

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2022-23 Upper Deck Synergy Hockey Cards

Episode #162: August 24, 2023

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:
Connor McDavid Plays in Beer League Hockey Game (Toronto Star)
NHL Ref O’Rourke Biking from California to Chicago for Charity (NHL.com)
Tim’s Take: Is Fanatics a Monopoly? (Puck Junk)
Tim’s Take: Fanatics Strikes Back (Puck Junk)
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Some images from 2022-23 Upper Deck Synergy Hockey Cards:

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2021-22 Upper Deck ICE Hockey Cards

Episode #161: August 18, 2023

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 57 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links and Images:
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Some images from 2021-22 Upper Deck Ice Hockey:

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2022-23 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey Cards

Episode #160: August 12, 2023

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 goodness!

Show Notes, Links and Images:
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Tim references our interview with Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel (Episode #78) who is a huge hockey fan.
You should also give a listen to our interview with Paul Zickler of Upper Deck (Episode #149), who discusses in detail the changes to the pack configuration starting with 2023-24 Upper Deck Series One.
Finally, some images of 2022-23 Upper Deck Extended Series cards:

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap

Episode #159: August 5, 2023

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:
Sal’s Interview with SlabStox (YouTube)
Sal’s Interview on the Rebel Base Card Podcast (Spotify)
The Wrath of COMPS! T-Shirt (Puck Junk Online Shop)
Clemente’s Corner: 2023 National Recap (Puck Junk)
Tim’s Take: The 2023 National (Puck Junk)

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2021-22 SP Authentic Hockey Cards

Plus: Fanatics Starts Its Own Show
Episode #158: July 20, 2023

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 sports card show promotion business. It’s 70 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links and Images:
National Sports Collectors Convention Admission Tickets (NSCC Website)
National Sports Collectors Convention Autograph Guests (NSCC Website)
Skyline Room Sports Card Show (Facebook)
A Collecting Evolution: Two Lines of NFTS Enter the NHL World (THN)
Twitter Thread About Sal’s NFT Article (Twitter)
Upper Deck Evolution Website
NHL Breakaway Website
Fanatics Plans to Expand on Card Show Concept (Sports Collectors Daily)

Here’s the set of cards that Sal will be giving away at the 2023 National:

Just drop by the Puck Junk Booth (booth #1011), say hi, and ask for a set.

And here are some card images from 2021-22 SP Authentic:

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Episode #167: October 6, 2023

Plus: The Return of NHL SportsPicks Episode #166: September 29, 2023

Episode #165: September 15, 2023

Episode #164: September 7, 2023

Part 6 of the ’90-91 Retrospective Series Episode #163: August 31, 2023

Episode #162: August 24, 2023

Episode #161: August 18, 2023

Episode #160: August 12, 2023

Episode #159: August 5, 2023

Plus: Fanatics Starts Its Own Show Episode #158: July 20, 2023

Plus: The Return of NHL SportsPicks
Episode #166: September 29, 2023

Part 6 of the ’90-91 Retrospective Series
Episode #163: August 31, 2023

Plus: Fanatics Starts Its Own Show
Episode #158: July 20, 2023