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Puck Junk Podcast: 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey

Plus: Canucks Fire Bruce Boudreau
Episode #141: January 27, 2023

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their thorough review of the 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Card Set — including the good, the bad, and the shiny…oh, so shiny! They also discuss the Vancouver Canucks disastrous firing of head coach Bruce Boudreau, the 2023 NHL All-Star Reverse Retro jerseys, and the All-Star Game voting controversy. Pitter, patter, let’s get at ‘er! It’s 83 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links and Images:
Canucks fire Bruce Boudreau, hire Rick Tocchet as replacement (ESPN)

Picture of the 2023 NHL All-Star Game Jerseys

2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe Box Break (Puck Junk)

A few 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe card images

The “Base Card” (left) and the “Alternate Jersey” short-printed card of Brent Burns. As you can see, Burns is wearing the same jersey on both cards.

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Puck Junk Podcast: Does Changing Teams Affect Player Collecting?

Episode #140: January 20, 2023

This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about if and how changing teams affects a players collectability. Do hockey card collectors still chase after cards of a player they like after he has been traded or leaves as a free agent — or do they dump his cards first chance they get? Plus, a look at some upcoming hockey card sets, including the 2023 Upper Deck First Peoples Rookie Cards. It’s 68 minutes of hockey goodness.

Show Notes and Links:
Press Release about the 2023 First Peoples Rookie Card set (Upper Deck)
2023 First Peoples Rookie Cards checklist and front/back images (TCDB)
Facebook discussion thread on player collecting (Puck Junk FB Group)
Twitter discussion threads on player collecting here and here.

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Puck Junk Podcast: The Upcoming 2023 NHL All-Star Game

Plus: 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe
Episode #139: January 13, 2023

Sal Barry and Tim Parish look ahead to the upcoming 2023 NHL All-Star Game in Florida, including some of the players who were named to the teams — and players that should get voted in. They also look back at the Winter Classic and the World Junior Championships. Plus, the guys talk about 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe hockey cards. It’s 70 minutes of hockey goodness.

Show Notes and Links:
List of the first 32 players in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game (NHL)
2023 NHL All-Star Game fan voting for the last 12 players (NHL)
South Park makes fun of NFTs (YouTube)
2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe checklist & images (Cardboard Connection)

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Puck Junk Podcast: Alex Ovechkin Passes Gordie Howe with Goal 802

Plus: Collecting Ovie’s Rookie Cards
Episode #138: January 2, 2023

In the first Puck Junk Podcast of 2023, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about Alex Ovechkin moving to second all-time in goals, and when he might pass Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. Then, they discuss Ovechkin’s rookie cards, from the surprisingly affordable to the ridiculously expensive. It’s 96 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links and Images:
Blake’s Takes Can Ovie Top Gretzky? (Puck Junk)
Martin Brodeur “Scores” Goal Against Canes’ Goalie Dan Ellis (YouTube)
Where in the World is Patrice Bergeron? (Puck Junk)
Patrice Bergeron Substitution Card (Puck Junk)

The best Alex Ovechkin card Sal got in a pack was this dual patch card of Crosby and Ovechkin, numbered 04/40.

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Puck Junk Podcast: Hockey for the Holidays

Plus: Unusual Hockey Gifts
Episode #137 – December 22, 2022

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Jim “Not the Goalie” Howard share stories — their own as well as those from show listeners — about giving and receiving hockey-themed gifts for the holidays. Jim also has a roundup of some of the most-unusual hockey gift ideas on the interwebz. It’s 70 minutes of holiday-themed hockey goodness.

Show Notes, Links and Images:
Boston Hockey Holiday Leg Lamp T-Shirt (ChowdaHeadz)
NHL Graphic Socks (Rock Em Socks)
NHL Bottle Openers, Billfolds, Bottle Stoppers, etc. (Tokens & Icons)
Ice Hockey Wine & Whiskey Decanter Set (The Wine Savant via Amazon)
Hockey Mug with a Net (MAX’IS Creations via Amazon)
Hockey Shaped Pasta (Pastabilities via Amazon)
The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hocky (Amazon)
“The Opposite of Hockey Gear” Candle (The Luna Gift Co via Etsy)
Hockey Puck Soap (Silly Soap Co. via Etsy)
“Making a Fist” Ugly Holiday Sweater (Threadrock via Etsy)
NHL Arena Map Pint Glasses (Uncommon Goods)

Finally ,here is a picture of that awesome hockey mug we all want:

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

Episode #136: December 15, 2022

This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Connor McDavid and Upper Deck renewing their exclusive deal, the PSA and Whatnot partnership, and the top ten most-graded hockey cards. Then they discuss the 2022-23 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Set, including the myriad of inserts, the base set design, and of course the new crop of Young Guns to collect. It’s 84 minutes of hockey goodness.

Show Notes, Links and Images
Connor McDavid “Sharpshooter” Autographed Print (Upper Deck Store)
Upper Deck and Connor McDavid Renew Exclusive Deal (Upper Deck)
PSA Partners with Whatnot (Sports Collectors Digest)
View images of 2022-23 Upper Deck Series One Hockey cards here

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Puck Junk Podcast: Recap of the Fall 2022 Sport Card Expo Toronto

Episode #135 – November 17, 2022

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry talks about going to the Fall 2022 Sport Card Expo in Toronto, including the cool hockey cards that he bought, the autographs he got, the interesting panel discussions he saw, and trade night. Meanwhile, Tim shares his experience of watching the Expo from afar via the Sport Card Expo mobile app. It’s 90 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links, and Images:
Sport Card Expo Toronto website
Mintink – the sponsors of the Expo Trade Night – website
Some photos from the 2022 Fall Sport Card Expo Toronto

The Marquee sign at the International Center.

The cast of Slap Shot held a short panel discussion.

Sal and Jerry Houser, who played Dave “Killer” Carlson in Slap Shot. He also did voice work on The Transformers and G.I. Joe.

Former Canucks goaltender Kirk McLean (left) was interviewed by Eric Norton of Beckett.

Saturday’s Trade Night was well-attended and a lot of fun.

Sal took part in a panel discussion about collecting with several other hockey card podcasters.

The awful Toronto Maple Leafs “Dream Donut” from Tim Horton’s.

The 1972 Summit Series panel. From left: Yvon Cournoyer, Phil Esposito, Ken Reid from SportsNet, and Paul Henderson.

Sal and Laudio from NHLHockeyStickers.com

Sal picked up some 1963-64 Parkhurst Hockey cards, including these beauties. Top Row (L-R): Terry Sawchuk, Frank Mahovlich, Eddie Shack. Bottom Row (L-R): Toe Blake, John Fergusson, Cesare Maniago.

Sal bought the four series of “Legends of Hockey” postcards that he needed to finish his set. (It was only five series, so this is 80% of the set right here.) These were sold at the Hockey Hall of Fame in the 1990s. The HHOF had a table at the show and had these postcard series for sale. They’re not cheap!

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Puck Junk Podcast: Hall of Fame Hockey Card Sets

Episode #134 – November 9, 2022

Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a look at Hockey Hall of Fame trading card and postcard sets — specifically sets that use illustrations to depict its honored members: the 1983 Cartophilium Hockey Hall of Fame set (plus two subsequent trading card sets), the Legends of Hockey postcard set (issued from 1992 to 1996), and the 2010-11 In The Game Enshrined set. Plus, the guys give a quick recap of the new hockey card sets scheduled to come out soon. It’s 70 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes, Links, and Images:
1983 Cartophilium Hockey Hall of Fame Postcard checklist (TradingCardDB)
1985 Cartophilium Hockey Hall of Fame Card checklist (TradingCardDB)
1987 Cartophilium Hockey Hall of Fame Card checklist (TradingCardDB)
Sal’s Beckett Hockey article about the three Cartophilium Sets (PDF)
1992-1996 Legends of Hockey Postcard checklist (TradingCardDB)
2010-11 In The Game Enshrined checklist (TradingCardDB)
Tim’s box break of 2010-11 Enshrined (The Real DFG)

Some images from these sets

1983 Hall of Fame Postcard E-13 – Bobby Orr

1983 Hall of Fame Postcard E-13 – Bobby Orr (back)

Transparencies used to produce the Hall of Fame Postcards. Harry “Apple Cheeks” Lumley (left) and Cecil “Tiny” Thompson.

1985 Hall of Fame card #1 – Maurice Richard. The same design was used for the card fronts of the 1987 set.

1985 Hall of Fame card #1 – Maurice Richard (back). Despite the 1983 copyright date, these cards were issued in 1985.

1987 Hall of Fame card #1 – Maurice Richard. Unlike the 1983 postcards and 1985 cards, the 1987 cards had players’ statistics on the back.

Promo card for the 1985 Hall of Fame set.

1996 Legends of Hockey #73 – Terry Sawchuk

1996 Legends of Hockey #73 – Terry Sawchuk (back)

2010-11 In The Game Enshrined – Marcel Dionne

2010-11 In The Game Enshrined – Marcel Dionne (back)

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Puck Junk Podcast: The Upcoming Fall 2022 Sport Card Expo Toronto

Special Guest: Expo Promoter Mikey Singer
Episode #133 – October 31, 2022

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry is joined by Mikey Singer, promoter of the Sports Card Expo — which is THE ultimate hockey card show in North America. Mikey talks about all the cool activities planned for the upcoming Fall 2022 Sport Card Expo in Toronto, including autographs from former NHL stars, panel discussions with hobby experts, a hockey card trade night, and more. It’s 35 minutes of hockey goodness!

Show Notes and Links:
Sport Card Expo website
Sport Card Expo Tickets page
Sport Card Expo Autograph Guests page
Sport Card Expo Events page
Mikey Singer’s event promotions company MKEM website
The Strongville (OH) Vintage Sports Card Show website

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Puck Junk Podcast: 1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey

Part 5 of the ’90-91 Retrospective Series
Episode #132 – October 18, 2022

Sal Barry and Tim Parish continue their ’90-91 Retrospective Series with an in-depth look at the 1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey card set. What made the set so significant back then, the best cards from that set, the controversy over the French-language versions — and why every serious hockey card collector needs to own the 1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey set. It’s 70 minutes of hockey goodness.

Images, Show Notes and Links
We refer to the book “Card Sharks” a lot in this episode. If you want to read it — and every card collector should — then you can get he Kindle version for just $10 at Amazon.