Hockey cards, collectibles and culture
With the Stanley Cup Finals starting tomorrow, now seems like a good time to look at the Stanley Cup Presentation set by Playmobil. Several years back, Playmobil released a whole line of hockey toys, including NHL player figures, a rink playset, a Zamboni, and even the Stanley Cup – along with two Keepers of the Cup. Let’s take a closer look at this fun little playset.
The year was 1994 and the New York Rangers were having a magical season. Captained by Mark Messier, the Broadway Blues were a team built to win under coach Mike Keenan. Featuring veterans Adam Graves, Kevin Lowe, Glenn Anderson and Steve Larmer, the Rangers would eventually hoist the Stanley Cup by season’s end after beating the Vancouver Canucks.
The win ended a 54-year Stanley Cup drought. Thirty years later, Rangers fans still fondly recall that championship run.
Along the way, the team gave fans a series of memorable moments. The biggest is undoubtedly Stephane Matteau’s incredible game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils. Looking back, those seven games were one of the best playoff series ever contested.
After a bit of a hiatus, the Puck Junk Podcast is back! In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their thoughts on the victorious Vegas Golden Knights beating the faltering Florida Panthers to win the 2023 Stanley Cup Championship. Then they take a long look at the 2022-23 Trilogy Hockey card set, including what they like about it and what could be better. It’s 82 minutes of hockey goodness!
Show Notes, Links and Images:
What Haters Get Wrong About the Vegas Golden Knights (Puck Junk)
Puck Junk Podcast: Are Redemption Cards a Necessary Evil? (Puck Junk)
Box Break: 2022-23 Trilogy Hockey Cards (Puck Junk)
Here is Sal’s INCORRECT Stanley Cup Finals prediction:
My totally unscientific prediction:
Florida Panthers in 6 games.
Not based on advanced analytics or pouring over countless stats. Just going with my gut.
And if I’m wrong, it wouldn’t be the first time. 😎#StanleyCupFinal #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/KDk8t25PNX
— Sal J. Barry (@PuckJunk) June 3, 2023
Yeah…that tweet did not age well.
And here is Sal’s “appearance” on the NHL on TNT:
A better look at the tweet of the Michael Scott / Paul Bissonnette graphic:
Let’s settle it – who quoted @WayneGretzky better, Michael Scott or @BizNasty2point0? @NHL_On_TNT #HockeyTwitter #StanleyCupFinals #vgkvsfla pic.twitter.com/LdOhhI87oq
— Sal J. Barry (@PuckJunk) June 10, 2023
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