Hockey Cards Gongshow

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start 2023 off by honoring the NHL's greatest no. 44 for episode 44 (2:49). Next, we review Who's Hot and look at the past couple weeks on ice performance and hockey card values for Erik Karlsson, Mikko Rantanen, and Elias Pettersson (15:37). Alex Newhook and Alexis Lafreniere find them selves on the Struggle Bus (24:00). From here we start our look at predictions and hopes for the hockey card hobby and market in 2023 by establishing our criteria and candidates for potential breakout players (32:44). Josh & Troy give their wish list for what they'd like to see happen in the hockey card market in 2023 (1:03:10), then we look at a number of listener and follower predictions we've collected over the past month (1:21:35). In hobby news we review NHL injuries and standout performances from the ongoing World Junior Championships (1:34:33). Finally in new product releases, we discuss the week or so delay for 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe and what that could mean for other January / February releases (1:42:08). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comStand Up Displays - https://www.standupdisplays.coSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this special episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we take a look back at the highs and lows of the hockey card hobby with our 2022 Hockey Hobby Year In Review. We start by honoring the NHLs greatest no. 43 for episode 43 as has become our tradition (4:27). Next, in a special Movers & Shakers we start by taking a look at some of the biggest value gaining hockey cards in 2022 (12:27), and also look at which cards rode the Struggle Bus (26:56). Then, we take a look at the biggest stories of 2022 that impacted the hockey card hobby; we got input from listeners and social followers and gave our own perspectives too (40:15). In hobby news, we debated the NHL's winter break and gave a quick update on the start of the World Junior Championships (1:05:41). Troy, highlighted his favorite cards from this week's PWCC Weekly Auction (1:12:51. We finish the show by reviewing the newly available checklist for the 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey release scheduled for January 5, 2023 (1:23:01).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comStand Up Displays - https://www.standupdisplays.coSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn Part 3 of our special series aimed at introducing new collectors to the hockey card hobby and shortening their learning curve. We start by looking at the best resources for researching new hockey card sets (5:10). How to know when new sets will be available to buy (13:15). Next, we take a look at the difference between hobby & retail sets and licensed versus unlicensed cards (23:38). From a hobby release perspective, we break this category down into four categories based on pricing; entry-level (34:50), mid-tier (1:07:00), high-end, and The Cup (1:20:43). We end this part of our hockey cards introduction covering the major retail products and some popular unlicensed brands (1:29:12).Hockey Cards 101 Podcast SeriesPart 1 - https://spoti.fi/3SfbePCPart 2 - https://spoti.fi/3rmTRkwPartners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comStand Up Displays - https://www.standupdisplays.coSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest number 42 for episode 42 (4:22). Next, we were joined by hockey card mega collector Les Edwards who own's some of the most sought after and rare cards in existence to talk about how he approaches building his collection, the players he targets, and the overall hockey card market (13:30). In Who's Hot, we look at Alex Tuch, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Tage Thompson and how their stellar play is impacting their rookie cards (1:06:32). On the flip side, J.T. Miller and Vitek Vanecek ride the Struggle Bus (1:16:18). In hobby news, we look at a new contract extension for Stuart Skinner and updated 2023 pricing from PSA (1:22:20). The PWCC Weekly Auction is live and we take a look at 3 vintage and 3 modern hockey cards that stand out to us (1:30:45). Is 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey the next major hockey card release from Upper Deck (1:38:13)? We end the show by answering listener mailbag questions (1:42:04). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comStand Up Displays - https://www.standupdisplays.coSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest #41, Jason Allison, for episode 41 (2:36). Next, it's time for another rookie deep dive and this week we dig into Andrei Kuzmenko (10:21). Adam Gray from PWCC joins the show to talk about the potential benefits of vaulting your hockey card collection (18:49). In Who's Hot, Pyotr Kochetkov burst onto the scene while Mats Zuccarello and Alex DeBrincat light the lamp (1:27:44). Ilya Sorokin and Gabe Vilardi ride the Struggle Bus and we'll take a look at the impact of their recent lackluster play on their rookie cards (1:37:38). In new product releases we look at a potential issue with Lake Tahoe Glass redemptions and other thoughts now that SP Game Used has been out for a week (1:47:12). We end the show with personal pickups (1:52:38). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comStand Up Displays - https://www.standupdisplays.coSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest no. 40 for episode 40, Henrik Zetterberg (1:53). Next, a huge NHL milestone was reached with Alex Ovechkin's 800th career goal. We look at the hobby impact of Ovi joining the 800 club and update his chase for the all-time goals record 895 (9:31). We break down our thoughts on the three most important hockey cards for any player (25:05), then move on to Who's Hot (39:58) and the Struggle Bus (48:40). More milestones and an interesting grading note in Hobby News (54:45). Then we take a last look at where the key hockey cards are at one day before the close of the December PWCC Premier Auction (1:00:12). It's 2021-22 SP Game Used release day and we talk about the box we opened and our thoughts on the product (1:05:32). Finally, we end the show by answering your mailbag questions (1:12:30). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Weekly Auction - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comStand Up Displays - https://www.standupdisplays.coSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest no. 39, Dominik Hasek for episode 39 (4:13). Next, we do a deep dive on NHL rookie Arber Xhekaj, or better known as Wi-Fi from the Montreal Canadiens (15:00). Josh reviews his first ever PWCC vault submission where he sent in Cole Caufield and Jack Hughes rookie cards to be graded and vaulted (21:55). In Who's Hot, Tage Thompson has taken the hockey card hobby by storm, Conor McDavid is continuing his record pace but will over 10,000 graded Gem Mint Young Guns affect it's long-term value (29:50)? This week on the Struggle Bus, we see how recent poor play has affected the hockey card values for Kaapo Kakko, Owen Power, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (53:15). In hobby news, we review NHL injuries, of course have an Ovi Watch update, and how the Seattle Kraken continue to be creative in finding Shane Wright games to play in....if not in the NHL (1:08:03). We try a new segment, Social Media Roundup (1:14:29), and end the show with Personal Pickups (1:28:20). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Weekly Auction - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's all-time greatest no. 38, Pavol Demitra (2:28). Next, we look at some interesting hockey cards in the upcoming PWCC Weekly auction (7:23). In who's hot, Dylan Cozens, Matty Beniers and Kyle Connor all have had a huge couple of weeks and we look at their card value trends to see if collector's are buying based on each's strong recent play (14:00). Jake Oettinger and Cole Sillinger find them themselves on the struggle bus, are their hockey card values falling too (26:50)? Hockey card collector and Slab Sharks founder Karn Rai joins the show to give some eBay selling tips and talk about his consignment services (38:15). Finally, we end the show by answering your listener mailbag hockey card questions (1:43:44).Slab Sharks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slabsharksinc Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Weekly Auction - https://www.pwccmarketplace.com/weekly-auctionSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHLs greatest no. 37 in honor of episode 37 (11:25). Next we deep dive, Buffalo Sabres Rookie, Jack Quinn (21:58). Kirill Kaprizov, Kevin Fiala and Nikita Kucherov highlight Who's Hot, plus see who's on the Struggle Bus (26:36). Troy reviews the hockey cards featured in this month's PWCC Premier Auction, including an amazing late 90's Wayne Gretzky dual patch auto (37:48). In hobby news, we cover NHL injury news, and other interesting notes from the NHL that impact the hockey card hobby (45:51). In honor of Steven Stamkos 1,000th career point, we present our list top 5 current NHL players with not enough hobby love. (49:39). Finally, we end the show breaking down the upcoming 2021-22 SP Game Used hockey cards new product release (1:02:42).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Premier Auction - https://www.pwccmarketplace.com/premier-auctionSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by taking a look at the NHL's greatest no. 36 in honor of episode 36 (2:55). Next, we break down some new interesting NHL data that challenges the assumption that a players peak age is typically in their late 20's and the impact this new information could have on the hockey card hobby (11:33). In Who's Hot, we look at the recent performance and card value changes for; Ilya Sorokin, Tim Stutzle, and Josh Morrissey, plus see who's on the Struggle Bus (20:00). New show partner PWCC has a weekly auction and we review some of the interesting and noteworthy cards you can bid on, especially a number of 1980's O-Pee-Chee hockey cards that tie into our conversation last episode (35:00). Next is Hobby News (44:13), which is followed by an in-depth comparison and debate between Kirill Kaprizov and Jason Robertson examining their long-term hobby values (52:04). Finally, we end the show by answering your listener mailbag questions (1:16:44).NHL player peak age study - https://hockeyviz.com/txt/age22Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Weekly Auction - https://www.pwccmarketplace.com/weekly-auctionSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest no. 35 for episode 35 (3:02). Next, we do a rookie deep dive on the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kent Johnson, and look at is initial Young Guns card value (14:28). Next in Who's Hot we look at the card values for recent 2022-23 top point producers; Jason Robertson, John Tavares and Jack Hughes (19:05). Then, it's a look at the Struggle Bus where we find Tanner Jeannot and Darcy Kuemper and look at how their recent play has affected their rookie card values (26:25). School's in session as professor Sports Card Cartel joins the Gongshow to talk 1980's O-Pee-Chee (31:40) and we end the show with a tribute to Borje Salming (2:19:42)Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this Thanksgiving episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by taking a look at the Hockey Writer's greatest number #34 in NHL history in honor of episode 34....was Auston Matthews robbed (4:05)? Next, the debut of the Gongshow Game Show: How Well Do You Know Your Own Show (18:00)? In Who's Hot, we take a look at the recent performances for Mitch Marner, Pavel Buchnevich and Adam Ruzicka (31:10). Josh joins Shane Pinto and Anton Lundell on the Struggle Bus (39;36). The boys cover Hobby News (44:31), share their gratitude for Thanksgiving (49:34), and finish the show by answering listener mailbag questions (55:47).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest no. 33 for episode 33, Patrick Roy with a look at his rookie card values, population count, and gem rate (4:30). Next, we're back with another Rookie Deep Dive this time looking at the rise of Logan Thompson (13:50). In Who's Hot, we take a look at the fast starts to the 2022 season for Elias Pettersson, Roope Hintz, and Connor Hellebuyck along with tracking their card values over the past few weeks (22:33). Who's on the Struggle Bus this week? It's Gabe Vilardi and Jack Campbell (34:30). Billy Celio from Upper Deck joins the show to talk 2022-23 Series One, Metal Universe and his experience at the Toronto Fall Sport Card Expo (40:46). Finally, in new product releases, we look at a few online retailers offering Black Friday hockey card deals (1:47:18).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we begin by taking a look at the best players to wear #31 and #32 in NHL history in honor of episode 31 (make up from Monday's podcast) and episode 32 (5:53). Next in Who's Hot we review some of the NHL's top early performers; Mikko Rantanen, Tage Thompson and Jack Eichel and look at the impact their hot start has had on their hockey card values (24:53). Once again, the Struggle Bus pulled up with Andrei Vasilevskiy, Elvis Merzlikins and Ryan O'Reilly (36:33). In hobby news, we cover the October 2022 PSA grading report and take a look at the hockey card standouts (52:50). Next, we review current values for the top 2022-23 Series One Young Guns and compare them to last year's Series One rookie crop (57:10). In new product releases we debate the best path for Upper Deck to get caught up (1:04:26), and we end the show by answering listener mailbag questions (1:11:53). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we give our reactions to the Fall Sport Card Expo Toronto.Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest no. 30, Martin Brodeur, for episode 30 and look at some of his key hockey card values (3:50). Next, Nikita Kucherov, Nick Suzuki and Nathan Mackinnon are tearing up the NHL leader board, but one of these guys Young Guns is way down the past six months (15:07). It's a Blues party on the Struggle Bus as Jordan Kyrou and Jake Neighbours are joined by Juuse Saros (23:45). Josh & Troy give their final thoughts on this weekend's Toronto Sport Card Expo and specific hockey cards their looking to buy (33:10). In hobby news, we look at recent injuries and shout out some local card shows that feature hockey cards (41:00). Next we look at the blistering NHL scoring pace so far in 2022-23 and consider what impact it'll have on the hockey card market if it continues (46:00). 2022-23 Upper Deck Series One is out! We give our instant reactions and review listener predictions for top Young Guns and values (51:22). Finally, we end the show by answering listener mailbag questions (1:02:57). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we begin by honoring the NHL's greatest no. 29 Ken Dryden for episode 29 (3:13). Next we look at who's hot, covering Linus Ullmark, Cole Caufield and Bo Horvat (15:29). Making an appearance on the Struggle Bus is Jeremy Swayman, Alexander Holtz, and our very own Troy (24:10). For this week's Rookie Deep Dive, we take a look at John-Jason Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres (37:19). In hobby news, we cover another Ovechkin goals milestone and discuss the impact of the NHL Global Series (41:40). Next, we take a look at Upper Deck Flagship sealed wax and wonder if it makes sense to stash some away from an investment perspective (46:43). In new product releases, we discuss the gap between 2021-22 Artifacts and 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 and how it's impacted the hobby as well as our predictions for Series 1 (57:50).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest number 28, Steve Larmer, for episode 28 (2:50). Then in our Who's Hot segment, Troy starts by giving his apology to this weeks NHL 3rd Star, Marc-Andre Fleury and we also discuss the hot starts for Erik Karlsson, Gabe Vilardi and the out of this world performances from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl (14:37). Making an appearance on the Struggle Bus are; Marco Rossi, Kyle Connor and (gulp) Auston Matthews (25:55). In hobby news, we cover the latest PSA grading price decreases as well as the October 2022 grading summaries for PSA, SGC, CSG and BGS (34:27). Coach Koe joins the show to talk about the upcoming Toronto Sport Card Expo and his thoughts on the hockey card hobby (44:00). Finally, we end the show answering your mailbag questions (1:39:20).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this Halloween episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start with honoring the NHL's greatest #27, Scott Niedermayer for episode 27 (2:05). Next, it's time for our weekly rookie deep dive, and this week listener's chose Calen Addison (17:14). From there, we looked at who's hot; Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, David Pastrnak, Matthew Tkachuk, and Shane Pinto and looked at the impact their early season play has had on their hockey card values (22:00). We're also back with our second installment of the Struggle Bus (32:54). In hobby news, we examined the Shane Wright situation and gave our opinions on whether the Kraken should send him back to the OHL rather than being a frequent healthy scratch (44:20). Because it's Halloween, we thought it would be fun to look at the most popular, and valuable, NHL mascots (52:40), and our favorite Enforcer or Goon hockey cards ever (1:01:20). The 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 complete checklist is out (1:17:10), and we end the show with personal pickups (1:19:45).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest #26 Peter Stasny for episode 26 (3:50). Next, we look at who's hot for the 2022-23 season including; Jesper Bratt, Andrei Svechnikov, Kent Johnson and Rasmus Dahlin and review price movement in their hockey card values (17:20). The October PWCC Premier Auction just ended and we review top hockey card sales and what it means for the overall health of the market (30:01). Mikey Singer from the Toronto Sport Card Expo joined the show to talk about all that's planned for the Expo coming up this November 10-13 (39:17). We cover what's expected for new releases (1:25:45), and end the show answering listener mailbag questions (1:26:31).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by looking at one of hockey's legendary #25's, Joe Nieuwendyk, in honor of episode 25 (3:30). Then we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series, this week covering Shane Pinto of the Ottawa Senators (12:15). Next, we look at who's hot to start the 2022-23 season; Valeri Nichushkin, Steven Stamkos, Calen Addison and Jake Oettinger, and who's not....the Vancouver Canucks (17:40). In hobby news, we look at the the 2022 September PSA grading report (29:28), review updates to the Card Ladder Hockey Index (33:13), and how the newly announced reverse retro jersey's will impact future hockey cards (37:21). Next, we review hockey card sales from the recently completed 2022 October Goldin Elite sports card auction and give our thoughts on the significance to the health of the hockey card market(43:43). In new product releases, we cover the upcoming 2021-22 Upper Deck CHL and 2022-23 MVP box set (54:12). Finally, we end the show with personal pickups (58:17)Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailOn this Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast episode we start by honoring hockey's greatest #24 for episode 24; Chris Chelios (2:39). Next, we update who's hot and who's not; looking at Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, David Pastrnak and Steven Stamkos and wonder why these league leaders aren't seeing a jump in their card values (19:19). In Hobby News, we cover tips for protecting your cards values if damaged by grading companies (32:18), a massive sports card counterfeiter being sentenced to prison (37:32), and Upper Deck's new strategy selling hockey cards at NHL arenas (41:20). Next, given the multiple NHL shield 1/1 rookie cards for each player, we wonder what is a players true or most significant rookie card (48:57)? Finally, we end the show with our first installment of listener mailbag questions (1:01:06).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast Josh & Troy start with another rookie deep dive. This time looking at the Buffalo Sabres Owen Power (8:02). Next, the boys go through who's hot and who's not, three or so games into the NHL season and any impact their start has had on card values (13:29). Josh gives his thoughts on the hockey card market and wonders if it can actually grow when other sports cards values are declining (39:20). Breezy the Breaker joins the show to talk hockey card breaking; including giving advice to collectors that buy into breaks and people that are thinking about becoming a breaker (1:00:28). Troy gives his thoughts in the 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 2 hockey insert design previews recently released (2:13:21), and as always, the boys end the show with personal pickups (2:18:16).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, the NHL is back! We start with a rookie deep dive into Matty Beniers and his chances to make a big impact for the Seattle Kraken (8:09). Next Josh & Troy make their 2022-23 NHL predictions for Vezina, Art Ross, Hart Trophy, Calder and which teams they think will make the Stanley Cup Finals (13:46). Josh then reviews the official 2022-23 NHL opening rosters and looks at key rookies and prospects to see who's in and who's out....there are a few surprises (34:50). Troy reviews the flurry of price decreases at SGC, PSA and Beckett and ponders whether we're heading for price wars that collectors can benefit from (42:39) The boys were pleased to be joined by Jeremy Lee to talk about the state of the hockey card hobby, his role and interest in sleuthing out fake or altered patches, and him joining grading start-up TAG Grading (54:41). Josh and Troy quickly review the little news sprinkling out about new product releases (2:09:34), and end the show with personal pickups (2:11:21).Links to websites Jeremy Lee reference in our interview:http://hobbyinsider.net/forum/http://hobbyinsider.net/archives.htmlPartners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, Josh starts with another rookie deep dive; this time looking at Juraj Slafkovsky (10:29). Next, Troy continues his previews for the upcoming 2022-23 NHL season by looking at additional players who could have breakout seasons, which in turn could lead to increased card values (18:30). Josh covers the plethora of hobby news that broke over the past week (37:26). The boys then introduce their new $5K challenge that will pit them against each other to see who can have the greatest return on the cards they pick (50:39). It is then off to a rundown of NHL Preseason notes (1:10:00). The show concludes with a look at the recent 2021-22 Artifacts release (1:18:05), the unknown product release schedule (1:22:26) and this week's personal pickups (1:25:42).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailFor Part 2 of our special series, Hockey Cards 101, this episode is all about the cards. First we take you through the differences between licensed and unlicensed cards (5:20), then cover the different types of players and personalities that they make hockey cards for (10:10). Next, we review all the different types of hockey cards from base cards or commons to rookies, autographed cards, and memorabilia cards (15:30). When it comes to memorabilia, we break down how the materials are sourced too (47:10). Then, we cover the four factors that determine hockey card condition; corners, edges, surface and centering (50:50). Next, we review how to protect your cards (102:30), tips for storage and organization (1:21:54), and finally, how to protect the value of your collection (1:27:43).Partners & SponsorsSupport the Gongshow and Join Our Community - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast the boys start with another rookie deep dive; this time looking at Shane Wright (4:40). Next, Troy previews his 2022-23 NHL season goalies to watch that could see their card values increase if they perform as expected (12:30). Josh covers NHL news, pre-season top performers and upcoming local sports card shows (39:35). Then, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show to talk about the state of the sports card market and some specific card value trends (49:05). Josh covers new releases; it's 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts release week, plus could 2020-21 The Cup be imminent (1:28:58)? Finally, the boys end with this week's personal pickups (1:32:23).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Josh & Troy start by introducing a new segment Rookie Deep Dives starting with Matt Boldy (7:32). Next, Troy continues our 2022-23 NHL season preview by looking into Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon and Leon Draisaitl from a product, hype and card value perspective (15:12). Then, we were joined by Tony Sirianni w/ Upper Deck to discuss the upcoming 2021-22 Upper Deck Artifacts release at the end of the month, the hockey tie-in on the newly released Metal Universe Champions, and how Upper Deck is balancing value vs. demand for Precious Metal Gems (PMG) cards (50:40). Josh reviews the newly released 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 Young Guns checklist as well as other upcoming new hockey card releases (1:38:57), and the boys end the show with Personal Pickups (1:45:05).Follow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowPartners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Send us Fan MailA special series from the crew at Hockey Cards Gongshow aimed at helping new hockey card collector's get the basic information about the hobby, market and best practices for card collecting. Josh & Troy dig into an overview of the sports card market and hockey cards niche within the market (8:21), why they are bullish on the hockey card market (18:10), different types of hobby participants (23:43), and where the best places are to start your collecting journey (48:00).Be sure to follow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social media to be alerted when new Hockey Cards 101 episodes are published!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowPartners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshow

Send us Fan MailThis week’s Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast starts off by looking at the growing divide between Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin hockey card values (2:50). Next, Troy gives his list of Calder Trophy candidates and veterans that could have breakout seasons (14:00). Josh covers a ton of new hobby news, including; rumors that a Fanatics purchase of Panini America is imminent, a new collecting service by Beckett, another new grading company (this one backed by Derek Jeter), and upcoming card show announcements (46:40). The boys take a deep dive into Gordie Howe cards and values (1:09:40), then give their observations of the 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP release and look at some initial rookie values (1:16:20). Josh covers the big picture of new hockey card releases (1:22:34), and the boys end the show with Personal Pickups (1:26:33).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowBe sure to follow us on social media!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshow

Send us Fan MailThis week Josh & Troy start by looking into surprisingly high Beckett gem rates for notable Young Guns rookies like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Auston Matthews (6:00). Next, the boys cover hobby news looking into the controversy where PSA is refusing to authenticate and grade Leaf on card autographs, and covering recent announcements for the Sports Cards Expo in Toronto and The National next July (21:48). Troy reviews the top vintage player sales year-to-date (41:55), then Josh gives his thoughts on the newly released 2020-21 Upper Deck Clear Cut as well as shares top sales and box average values (56:18). Finally, the boys cover this week's new release, 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP, and look at what's coming next (1:09:27).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowBe sure to follow us on social media!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshow

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, Josh starts off by reviewing off-season pricing and value trends for notable hockey cards, including a big dip for Sidney Crosby Future Watch Auto (6:34). Next, the boys review the big Heritage Auctions August Platinum Auction that just ended where one of two 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky PSA 10's sold for a record $1,200,000 (28:26). Troy breaks down a new grading company and gives his input on what any new grader needs to do to succeed (42:08). Next, Josh breaks down the 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP rookie SP checklist and the boys give their guesses on which of these rookies might end up as 2022-23 Series 1 Young Guns (1:14:45). Josh covers the upcoming new release calendar (1:23:43), and the the boys end the show with Personal Pickups (1:28:10).

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Troy kicks off the show recapping his second consecutive weekend of cross-country hockey card adventures; this time heading to Nashville, TN (6:08). Next, Josh gives his impressions of 2021-22 Upper Deck Extended Series after one week in the market and also shares values for top Extended Young Guns, inserts and parallels (15:40). Troy recaps the U18 Men's World Junior Championships including the stellar play of Mason McTavish, Connor Bedard, Logan Cooley and Jesper Wallstedt (39:08). The boys then concluded the Mt Rushmore series, this week selecting the Ultimate Mt. Rushmore of NHL players (45:32). Josh reviews the crazy schedule of upcoming new releases; 2020-21 Upper Deck Clear Cut, 2021-22 Upper Deck Credentials, and 2022-23 MVP (1:09:25). Finally, the boys concluded the show with Personal Pickups (1:21:37).

Send us Fan MailOn this week's Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Troy starts by giving a quick World Junior Championships update including highlighting top performers (3:43). Next, Troy reviews his last second trip to the Front Row Card Show in Las Vegas this past weekend (7:24). Josh shares some new graded rookie hockey card comparisons between PSA, BGS, SGC and CSG (16:52). Then, Josh gives an update on some of this week's biggest hobby news stories; the 1979 Topps PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky rookie card currently at auction and the latest BBCE sealed wax controversy (32:46). The boy's give their reactions to last week's 2021 Upper Deck Black Diamond release (43:05). Next, it's time for the Mt. Rushmore of Centers nominations, debate and selections (57:05). Josh gives an update on new releases with 2021 Upper Deck Extended scheduled for this week as well as our speculation as to what could be next (1:36:06) Finally, the boys end the show with their personal pickups for the week (1:40:48).

Send us Fan MailOn this week's Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Josh & Troy start by reviewing the big off-season price dip for notable Upper Deck Series 2 rookies like; Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond and Quinton Byfield (3:05). Next, Troy breaks down top goalie prospects under 25 years old (16:04). Josh then quickly covers notable prospects like, Mason McTavish, Jesper Wallstedt, Luke Hughes and Connor Bedard, currently playing in the World Junior Championships (33:05). Josh & Troy are joined by David Chau, a collector of more than 25 years who owns some of hockey's most prestigious cards to talk about the hobby; how far it has come, where it currently stands, and his thoughts on future hobby growth (37:16). Then, it's time for the next Mt. Rushmore installment....this week the boys tackle goalies nominating and selecting their top 4 NHL goalies of all-time (1:26:02). Josh covers new releases for August with Black Diamond releasing August 10, Upper Deck Extended Series August 17, and potentially Upper Deck Clear Cut on August 24 (2:07:30). As always, the boys end the show with personal pickups (2:12:24).

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast Josh & Troy start by reviewing an article published in The Athletic by Scott Wheeler that ranks the Top 50 NHL prospects under 23 years old. Once again, Shane Wright is passed on for other top prospects, and oh my, you won't believe where one of 2021's top hockey card rookie's landed, Quinton Byfield (3:52). The boys review their current social media series and data analysis with the goal of finding specific information about the hockey card market dip that is believed to occur each off-season (22:41). Next, Josh covers a bunch of hobby news, including a review of The National, Kirill is back baby!, and is Beckett updating its holder? (35:27). The great hockey card Mt. Rushmore debate continues with this week the focus on defensemen. (51:11). There's actually (maybe) a new release to talk about this week as it appears that 2021-22 Upper Deck Black Diamond is imminent (1:25:45). Finally, the boys end the show with personal pickups (1:33:00).

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Josh and Troy start by reviewing Calgary's continued crazy offseason and the mega trade of Matthew Tkachuk to Florida for Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar, along with the hockey card value impact on their respective rookie cards (3:08). Then, the boys cover one of the biggest hockey card sales to date, a 2015 Connor McDavid The Cup Rookie Patch Auto (15:43). Next, the Gongshow welcomes Tony Sirianni from Upper Deck to discuss the recently released SP Authentic and how Upper Deck is working to improve collector's experience and protect value and scarcity as the hobby continues to grow (22:20). Josh & Troy then continue their Mt Rushmore of players debate; this week focusing on Right Wingers (1:13:26). Josh gives his weekly new product releases update (1:40:30), and the boys finish, as always, with Personal Pickups (1:44:58).

Send us Fan MailThis week Josh & Troy start with their thoughts on buying and selling hockey cards during the NHL offseason (4:02). Next Troy recaps the major free agent signings, including Johnny Gaudreau dusting Calgary for Columbus, and the hobby impact of each move (13:01). Josh covers some big cards pulled from new releases and the news that one of only two 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky PSA 10 rookie cards is being auctioned in August (22:26). From there the boys present their lists for the Left Winger Mt. Rushmore (four best left wings ever) and settle on their final list (28:37). Next, Josh & Troy cover a couple of Gongshow social media content projects covering 2021-22 Hockey Card Recaps for each NHL team and a video series capturing the opening and value tracking for a 2021-22 O-Pee-Chee Hockey hobby box (1:06:21). Finally, Josh gives his best guess as to the next hockey card release from Upper Deck (1:15:44), and the boys finish the show with personal pickups (1:23:30).

Send us Fan MailThere's lots going on in the NHL and hockey card market. This week Josh and Troy start by reviewing the drama and craziness of the 2022 NHL Draft. Shane Wright slipping to the 4th overall pick, the Canadiens make some big moves, and what the heck are the Blackhawks thinking? (2:18). Next, Troy reviews the uncertain and depressing (for Wild fans and card collectors) Kirill Kaprizov military ID situation and look at its current card market impact. (18:15). Troy gives a run down of the already resigned free agents as well as the top available remaining free agents. (27:30). Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show to talk about the overall sports card market in these uncertain times and gives his insight into the current positive performance of the hockey cards Card Ladder Index. (34:30). From there, the boys cover the upcoming The National card show in Atlantic City (1:09:30), New product release information (1:12:41), and end with personal pickups. (1:18:27)

Send us Fan MailOn this week's Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, Josh and Troy start by giving their final predictions for the 2022 NHL draft; including the potential hobby impact of Shane Wright being selected #1 by the Montreal Canadiens (4:28). Next, the boys cover what they feel is the sorry state of hockey card inserts and what Upper Deck can do to add more exciting chases into multiple product releases (10:58). Then, Josh and Troy take turns stating the changes they would make if each were appointed to run Upper Deck and tasked to improve collecting and grow the hobby (27:45). Next, they give their reactions to week 1 of SP Authentic including some observed QC issues and values for key players (1:01:53). In Hobby News, Josh gives an update on the newly announced NHL NFT platform (1:07:49). The boys then cover this week's new product releases (1:12:08), and finish (as always) with personal pickups (1:15:18).

Send us Fan MailThis week the boys start off discussing Cale Makar, Nathan Mackinnon and the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup win and shifting hockey card values for the series key players. (1:30). Next Josh & Troy debate the safest vintage hockey card investments in an increasingly uncertain economy (16:04). Josh then covers recent NHL news and their hockey card hobby impact; the annual NHL awards and recent Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees (52:11). Next, a last minute update and predictions prior to the imminent 2020-21 SP Authentic release (1:05:48). Finally Josh & Troy detail their personal hockey card pickups for the week.

Send us Fan MailOn this weeks episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast Josh and Troy start by discussing the Stanley Cup Finals (2:40), then they examine the wild world of grading hockey cards in 2022 and propose a new "rule of thumb" for submitting cards (13:20). Next, Troy reviews two new big eBay initiatives; their trading card vault service and the roll out of live auctions (37:00). Josh gives his thoughts on 2021-22 Upper Deck Series 2 a week after its release and after opening a couple of hobby boxes (48:40), then covers a couple of upcoming new product releases; 2020-21 SP Authentic and 2021-22 Synergy (55:15). Finally, the boys end the show (as always) with personal pickups (1:01:00).

Send us Fan MailThis week Josh and Troy start by previewing the Stanley Cup Finals and potential impact to the hockey card hobby and market (1:45). Next, the boys are joined by George Ross, Director of U.S. Scouting for the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL to talk about the upcoming 2022 NHL draft (18:05). Then, Troy shares information regarding new NIL licensing opportunities for college and high school players including thoughts on whether we might see more college hockey cards (46:45). Josh covers new product release updates including Series 2, Allure, Artifacts and Black Diamond (53:00). Finally, the boys end the show with their personal pickups for the week (57:40).

Send us Fan MailOn this week's Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast the boys start with reviewing the soaring TV ratings and interest in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, marvel at the surging prices for Cale Makar and look at other top playoffs performers; Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Igor Shesterkin, and Filip Chytil (2:00). Next Josh and Troy debate their lists of the Top 5 Criminally Undervalued Vintage Rookies (32:00). It looks like there's clarity (finally) for Upper Deck Series 2 release date, checklist, and presale pricing (56:00). As always, personal pickups are covered at the end of the show (1:05:00).

Send us Fan MailThis week the boys preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals noting which players could be sleepers to move up in value (2:00). Next Josh & Troy examine vintage versus modern hockey cards and give their opinions on which category has more opportunity for growth (25:00). Troy uses his goalie knowledge to pick out some young NHL goalies that might be worth investing in (46:30). Josh attempts to make sense of the backlog in new product releases and what it'll mean for 2020, 2021 and 2022 rookies that will all likely have new products coming out at the same time this Fall (1:04:00). Finally, Josh and Troy review a busy purchasing week for both PC and hockey card investing (1:14:00).

Send us Fan MailThis week Josh & Troy do a deep dive into round two of the NHL playoffs (2:00) and look into the card values of top performers to determine what players are buy and sell opportunities. Next the boys give their take on the current status and future prospects for the hockey card market (27:00). Josh covers this week's new release Upper Deck Series 1 Tin (47:00) and Troy gives an overview of the new NFT collaboration between eBay and Wayne Gretzky (50:00). Finally the boys end the show with personal hockey card pickups from the past week (54:00).

Send us Fan MailJosh and Troy introduce the Hockey Cards Gongshow and explain what the show is about, and more importantly, what it's not about. They share their thoughts on the 2022 NHL playoffs, including rising players and run through current card prices for top playoff performers. Next, Troy reviews the 2020-21 rookie class and where key players are at value-wise after two full seasons including some interesting information regarding graded versus raw card pricing for Young Guns rookies. Josh then covers the upcoming Upper Deck Stature release and shares his opinion on pricing, value and how to buy. Finally, the boys detail some of their personal hockey card pickups over the past few weeks.