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Hockey Cards GongshowUpper Deck's Billy Celio Breaks Down Hockey Card Technology & Phil Opens 2023-24 Ultimate CollectionSend us a textUpper Deck's Senior Product Manager Billy Celio breaks down all of the different technologies used to create the hockey cards we love, California Dave joined the show from beautiful Hawaii, and Phil took his chances with a box of 2023-24 Ultimate Collection.Friday Nights with Phil replay from May 9, 2025.Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https...2025-05-102h 28Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: Opening Some SP Game Used, Dave's Good Vibbs, Phil Spats with Collectors on Facebook, Mail Day Packages Get Opened & The Normal Amount of Insanity That Happens on Friday Nights!Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from May 2nd, 2025. Phil's is joined once again sidekick Gongshow family member California Dave. They open some 2023-24 SP Game Used, Dave has....another.....epic Mail Day. Phil's game, guess the player and tons more!Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - h...2025-05-032h 17Hockey Cards GongshowSpring Toronto Sport Card Expo Recap: Adventures, Cards, Chaos & The Best Time EverSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowWhat an amazing week of friends, cards & ridiculousness. The Gongshow crew comes to you live from the Chateau Gongshow to recap our week at the 2025 Spring Expo. We detail our adventures, California Dave made a once-in-a-lifetime sale, an epic Friday Nights w/ Phil and more!Thank you for all of your support and for all the kind words this week. We absolutely loved meeting so many followers of our show, and we're already counting down the days until November!2025-04-281h 58Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: Dave's Epic Mail Day, Guess the Hockey Card, Special Guest HighGlossCBJ Talks The Rise Of The Blue Jackets, Hobby & NHL Talk.Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from April 18, 2025. Phil's is joined once again sidekick Gongshow family member California Dave, plus special guest Jon, aka HighGlossCBJ to chat about the rise of the young and talented Columbus Blue Jackets. Dave has an epic mail day, Phil plays guess the card and tons more!Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.sl...2025-04-191h 29Hockey Cards GongshowPhil Leaves Brent Wallace Speechless, Biggest Hobby Upside: Celebrini, Michkov or Hutson?, Demidov To Make His Debut, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Get To Know Jack Adams, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, coaching career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Jack Adams (12:04). We are near the end of the 2024-25 NHL season and we take a look at Who's Hot & Who's on the Struggle Bus (20:09). In hobby news, Landeskog makes his return to professional hockey and a bunch of quick hitting stories and n...2025-04-143h 31Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: IFC & California Dave join to open to SPx, Debate Matthew Knies vs. Brady Tkachuk, Phil Shares Cards He's Chasing, Dave's Good Vibbs (Vibes) & The Boys Chat Up The Hobby & NHLSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from April 4, 2025. Phil's is joined once again sidekick Gongshow family member California Dave, plus special guest Neil, aka Expo Mom, aka Irish Flyers Collector. Phil opens some 2024-25 SPx, shares some cards he's lusting after, and he loses his mind over a Brady Tkachuk vs Matthew Knies Debate.Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - ht...2025-04-121h 41Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: Ovi Matches Gretzky Live Reactions, Hobby Good Vibbs (Vibes), Phil Cracks Another Slab.....Oh Boy, Some Epic Mailday Openings & More!Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from April 4, 2025. Phil's sidekick Gongshow family member California Dave. They were joined by special guest Sean, who's had a number of hobby ventures, tried a new new game, opened some mail, and chatted up current hockey hobby topics.Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMI...2025-04-051h 35Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: Opening a Box of 2024-25 Series Two & More Hockey Hobby Talk, Rants & Fun!Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from March 28, 2025. Phil is joined by Gongshow family member California Dave. They were joined by special guest Hayden, opened a box, opened some mail, and chatted up current hockey hobby topics.Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPS...2025-03-291h 32Hockey Cards GongshowWhen Is The Perfect Time To Sell Your Ovechkin Cards? Early Top 2023-24 Premier Sales, Cole Caufield Hobby Deep Dive, Teams With The Best and Worst Prospect Pools, 2025 NHL Draft: Names You Need To Know, Get To Know Your Hall of Famers & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career and hobby market for hockey Hall of Famer: Hughie Lehman (11:07). Next, we look at the NHL's best under-25 players for this week's Hobby Deep Dive profiling Cole Caufield (18:39). In hobby news, these are the names you need to know for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the teams with the best and worst prospect pools...2025-03-271h 53Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: Todd From Windsor Shares An Amazing Collection, 2023-24 Premier Box Opening, All-Time Future Watch Values, E-X2000 Pricing Discussion & More!Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from March 21, 2025. Phil is joined by Gongshow family member California Dave and the guy from Moncton (not a real place) Sylvain. They discuss various topics around the hobby. Also, special guest Todd from Windsor joins to show off his Cartophilium sets with almost 40 in-person autos and other amazing hockey memorabilia. Thanks to Todd for joining the show!Phil opens a box of 2023-24 Premier and gives one away....then ends the show by open...2025-03-221h 45Hockey Cards GongshowYour Favorite Hobby Superhero Phil Opens a Box of EX-2000 (And Cuts A Card In Half), Chat With Set Collector Max, Mail Day, Hockey & Hobby Topics GaloreSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from March 14, 2025. Phil is joined by Gongshow family member California Dave and Sylvain from Moncton (the place that doesn't really exist. They welcome set collector Max to the show, Phil opens a box of 2023-24 EX-2000 then proceeds to try to cut a card in half? There's some hockey and hobby talk and Phil opens his mail.Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - h...2025-03-151h 49Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: Series Two Box Break, NHL Trade Deadline Instant Reactions & MoreSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from March 7, 2025. Phil is joined by Gongshow family member California Dave. They react to a crazy day of NHL trades at the deadline, rip a box of 2024-25 Upper Deck Series Two, welcome a special guest and tons more!Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.com2025-03-082h 38Hockey Cards GongshowNew Young Guns! 2024-25 Series Two Release Day Live w/ Upper Deck's Billy CelioSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowUpper Deck's Billy Celio joins the show for a special 2024-25 Upper Deck Series Two release day live show! We talk all about the new flagship hockey set, Phil opens a box and Billy answers tons of questions from the chat!Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comM...2025-03-062h 05Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights with Phil: Feb. 28, 2025 - Johnny Amendola from MINTINK, Senators Super Collector, Mailday & MoreSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowFinally back on Friday night! Here's a replay of Friday Nights with Phil from February 28, 2205!Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Sign up for Card Ladder - https://a...2025-03-011h 39Hockey Cards GongshowFriday Nights w/ Phil: 4 Nations Recap, 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee & Tons of Hockey Hobby Conversations with Neil aka IrishFlyersCollectorSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPhil's joined Neil aka IrishFlyersCollector to talk some 4 Nations, 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Release week, and stories from around the hockey hobby.Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Sign up for...2025-02-231h 28Hockey Cards GongshowIs The McDavid Young Guns Revisited Gold Outburst 1/1 A $100K Card?, Will The 4 Nations Ignite The Hobby?, 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Designs & Checklist Review, Predators Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Ovi Word Spanks Michkov, Quebec City Expo Recap & More!Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career and hobby market for Sprague Cleghorn (9:29). Next, it's week 19 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (17:46). In hobby news, is the recently pulled Connor McDavid Young Guns Revisited Gold Outburst 1/1 from 2024-25 Upper Deck Series One a $100K card? Plus, Alexander Ovechkin word spanks Matvei Michkov (53:03). Phil recaps his experience this past weekend at the...2025-02-173h 00Hockey Cards GongshowA Special Thursday Nights w/ Phil. Chaos, Laughs, Allure Box Opening and Kevin Thorson Talks IP AutosSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPhil's joined by co-hosts Sylvain and California Dave with producer Hasselhoff in tow. Special guest Kevin Thorson shows off his amazing collection of IP autos from the NHL's 1,000 points club. Crazy stuff happens....because well....it's Phil.Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA...2025-02-151h 47Hockey Cards GongshowCould Macklin Celebrini or Matvei Michkov End Up Better Than Bedard?, Phil Confronts PSA, Lane Hutson Rookie Deep Dive, BabaLewi's Top 5 PC Cards, Hockey Grading Fun Facts, 2024-25 Artifacts Reactions, Fanatics Collect Weekly Hockey Preview & PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career and hobby market for Frank Nighbor (10:05). Next, Rookie Deep Dive returns for the 2024-25 hobby class and based on your votes we go deep on the Montreal Canadiens young defenseman, Lane Hutson (19:25). In hobby news, we set up Phil to confront his grading and PSA issues with special guest Brad Hartlin, director for PSA Canada (35:03). Is...2024-12-123h 13Hockey Cards GongshowLife as a Hockey Breaker w/ Moneymoose, Phil's 5 Favorite PC Cards, NY Islanders Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Get to Know Dan Bain, Hobby News, Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, times, and career of early hockey pioneer Dan Bain (15:37). Next it's week 8 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (21:51). In Hobby Mt. Rushmore, we tackle the first Metropolitan Division team, the New York Islanders (49:23). In hobby news, the Blackhawks got Bedard a new coach, the 1979 O-Pee-Chee sealed case of Wayne Gretzky rookies sells....again, Shesterkin gets paid, and P...2024-12-093h 16Hockey Cards GongshowMaster Class: The History of O-Pee-Chee w/ Bobby Burrell, Edmonton Oilers Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Bedard Releases Left, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Get To Know Your Hall of Famers, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at Dit Clapper (9:23). Next it's week 7 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2024-25 NHL season (17:36). In hobby news, crazy Marc-Andre Fleury age comparisons as he turns 40 years old, and the Wild make a trade splash (46:33). It's a huge edition of hobby Mt. Rushmore as we nominate the four most deserving Edmonton Oilers (52:52). Master Class returns, this time we tak...2024-12-023h 45Hockey Cards GongshowAfter A Failed $3.72M Sale...The Sealed 1979 OPC Case Goes Back To The Auction Block, We Recap Our Amazing Expo Week, Confessions of a Card Dealer: Chapter 7, More Expo Conversations, Fanatics Weekly Hockey Preview & Our Expo Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by recapping our amazing week in hockey card heaven at the Fall Toronto Sport Card Expo (8:37). Next, it's Chapter 7 of Confessions of a Card Dealer (56:03). In hobby news, after a failed $3.72M sale, the only known sealed case of 1979 O-Pee-Chee Hockey goes back on the auction block, plus a hobby news roundup from Phil (1:26:12). We had the great opportunity to talk with a number of key hobby personas at the Slab Sharks Stu...2024-11-143h 35Hockey Cards GongshowTop 5 Bedard Rookies for Under $1,000, (Early) Highest Selling 2024-25 Series One Young Guns, Confessions of a Card Dealer, How Canadian Is Phil...Really?, Fanatics Collect Hockey Preview & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by continuing our Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers series, this time looking at the life, career and hobby market of Harvey Pulford (8:16). Next, we review our top five Connor Bedard rookie cards that you can buy for under $1,000 (16:21). The NHL collabs with Lululemon (43:38). Sylvain Cormier returns for Chapter 6 of Confessions of a Card Dealer (48:02). We take a look at the early top five highest selling Young Guns from 2024-25 Uppe...2024-10-242h 25Hockey Cards GongshowInside The New Young Guns Renewed Designs w/ Luke The Cardist, Who's Hot & The Return of The Struggle Bus, The One-Touch, Top-Load or Penny Sleeve Game, Anaheim Ducks Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Poo on Phil's Shoe & MailbagSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by continuing our series; Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time profiling Howie Morenz from the inaugural 1945 Hockey Hall of Fame class (7:43). Next, it's the return of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2024-25 NHL season (21:41). We continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series with the Anaheim Ducks (53:02). In hobby news, Jake Oettinger gets paid, Fanatics postpones Orlando show, and a local card shop doing some good (1:11:26). Special guest co-h...2024-10-213h 58Hockey Cards GongshowHit or Miss? The New Outburst Retro & Young Guns Renewed, Canucks Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Hobby Lessons Learned, What Puts The Poo on Phil's Shoe?, Get To Know Your HOF'ers; Georges Vezina, Celebrini Hurt Already, Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start with a new segment called Get to Know Your Hall of Famers and in our first installment we look at the life, career and hobby market for Georges Vezina (16:39). Next, we continue our Hobby Mt. Rushmore Series by nominating four greatest Vancouver Canucks (29:23). In Hobby News, we start the PINTO Watch, more Fall Expo autograph signers are announced, and Macklin Celebrini is hurt...already (1:00:00). Our guest co-host, California Dave, shares some of hi...2024-10-142h 43Hockey Cards GongshowThe Controversy of 1/1 Hockey Cards on ePack—What’s Right?, The 2023-24 Metal Universe Cards You Should Care About, Ugliest Hockey Cards Part 5, September Grading Recap, Phil Went To The Montreal Expo & MailbagSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by reviewing Part5 of Troy's picks for the weirdest and ugliest hockey cards (12:59). Next, we continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series this time attempting to figure out who could possibly be on the Seattle Kraken's Mt. Rushmore after only 3 NHL seasons (23:02). In hobby news, we review the September GemRate grading recap, Clayton Keller's named captain, and Askaraov the Barracuda (43:34). Should key 1/1 hockey cards be on Upper Deck's ePack platform (1:02:52)? Phil went to the...2024-10-072h 38Hockey Cards GongshowConnor Bedard Young Guns PSA 10: In a Population Universe of Its Own! Huge Expo Announcement! 2024-25 Hockey Hobby Over/Under Rated, LA Kings Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Ugly Hockey Cards Pt. 3, What Puts The Poo In Phil's Shoe? Mailbag & PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start with Part 3 of our ugliest hockey cards series (18:38). Next we're on to the Pacific Division for hobby Mt. Rushmore and this week we tackle the LA Kings (38:03). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity and the Connor Bedard Young Guns PSA 10 is now truly in a universe of it's own (1:06:29)! Over/Under Rated returns with a 2024-25 NHL season and hobby preview edition (1:14:09). We take a look at the upcoming hoc...2024-09-302h 46Hockey Cards GongshowWill They Boom or Bust? 4 NHL Players at a Critical Hobby Crossroads!, Boston Bruins Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Troy's Favorite Ugly Hockey Cards, What Puts The Glow In Phil's Flow, The 2023-24 OPC Platinum Cards You Should Care About & MailbagSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by looking at some of the ugliest hockey cards ever created (7:31). Next, we continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series, this time tackling the Boston Bruins (22:13). In hobby news, are we headed for NHL Expansion & Mo Seider gets paid (52:10). Four players that are facing critical seasons for their hobby markets (1:05:02). What Puts the Glow in Phil's Flow (1:23:19). These are the 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum cards that you should care about (1:36:57). We end the show by an...2024-09-232h 25Hockey Cards GongshowWhat's Connor Bedard's Year Two Hobby Upside? Toronto Maple Leafs Hobby Mt. Rushmore, What Puts The Glow In Phil's Flow, 2024-25 $5k Challenge, August Grading Recap, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 20 for episode 220 (12:35). Next, because we're insane, we tackle the impossible task of nominating the Toronto Maple Leafs hobby Mt. Rushmore (27:23). In hobby news, we give an update of The Road To Infinity, plus review GemRate's August 2024 grading recap (1:04:04). What's Connor Bedard's hobby upside in year two (1:16:09)? What Puts The Glow In Phil's Flow (1:41:30)? We answer your mailbag questions (2:01:39), then share our pers...2024-09-092h 50Hockey Cards GongshowHockey Hobby Under/Over Rated, Sabres Hobby Mt. Rushmore, What Puts The Poo In Phil's Shoe, The Hughes Bros Get NHL 25 Cover, Updated Hockey Wax Release Schedule, Yaroslav Askarov Traded, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 16, Bobby Clarke (11:36). Next, we tackle the Gongshow Hobby Mt. Rushmore for the Buffalo Sabres (27:10). In hobby news, the Hughes Bros. get the NHL 25 cover, Yaroslav Askarov gets traded, and more autograph signers are announced for the Fall Expo (56:10). We polled the hockey hobby on players, sets, accessories and more asking if they are under or over rated and got over 4,000 votes, you...2024-08-262h 33Hockey Cards GongshowThese Are The 5 Best Hockey 1 of 1 Cards, Senators Hobby Mt. Rushmore; Will Phil's Head Explode?, Huge Bedard Young Guns Milestone, 2024-25 MVP Introduces A New Rookie Class, Almost Greatest No. 14, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 14, Dave Keon (13:07). Next, we continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series with the Ottawa Senators (26:13). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, and Fanatics is rolling out debut patches to other sports (1:04:12). We ranked our top five hockey 1 of 1 cards you can collect for your favorite player (1:12:12). The 2024-25 MVP checklist is out and it's our introduction into a whole new...2024-08-192h 40Hockey Cards GongshowThe Hobby Mt. Rushmore For Every NHL Team, Reasons To Be Excited For The Future Of The Hobby, 2023-24 Credentials Designs & Checklist Review, What Puts The Poo In Phil's Shoe, The Road To Infinity Update, A Record Gongshow Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with an almost greatest player makeup, covering numbers 10, 11 and 12 (7;57). Next, as a companion to our last show when we discussed the hobby's biggest threats, we balance out the conversation with our biggest reasons to be excited about the future of the hobby (30:49). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity (1:06:41). Next, based on the suggestion from a show follower, we start a series nominating the hobby Mt. Rushmore for every NHL team and start with the Montreal Canadiens (1:51:14). What Puts the Poo...2024-08-123h 22Hockey Cards GongshowDo We Really Need To Be Worried About Box Scanners? July Grading Recap, 2004 Young Guns Legends Deep Dive, Phil's Hobby Rant, The Road To Infinity Update, Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by debating the ethics of CT scanning companies that are offering services to scan the contents of sports cards boxes and what manufacturers can do to protect collectors (11:14). Next, it's another edition of Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition. Based on your votes, we deep dive 2004-05 Upper Deck Young Guns Legends (33:02). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, PSA has a hockey grading special this month, and we review the July 2024 grading recap from Gem Rate (1:06:46). It's another epic Phil hobb...2024-08-052h 21Hockey Cards Gongshow2024 The National Recap & Hockey Report, Another Mind-blowing Bedard Grading Milestone, Top 5 Early 2023 Allure Sales, What Puts The Glow In Phil's (Imaginary) Flow, Honoring the NHL's (Almost) Greatest No. 8...Teemu!, Mega Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 8 for episode 208 (10:50). Next, Josh went to The National and gives a recap of the show, health of the hobby and a hockey report (23:44). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity plus there's yet another mind-blowing Connor Bedard card grading milestone (1:17:48). Phil's back with some more hobby positivity with What Puts the Glow in Phil's...ahem imaginary...Flow (1:24:42). We take a look at the Top 5 Very Early 2023 Alure sales (1:41:35). You aske...2024-07-292h 52Hockey Cards GongshowIs The National Worth It For A Hockey Collector? Gongshow Nobody Cares First Team All-Stars, ESPN Top 100 Athletes...Which Hockey Players Made The List? What Puts The Glow In Phil's (Imaginary) Flow, The National Upper Deck Redemption Checklist & MailbagSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 6 for episode 206 (8:52). Next, it's the first annual Gongshow Nobody Cares All-Star First Team where we look at players that had amazing seasons....with little hobby love (22:14). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, ESPN publishes their top 100 athletes of the 21st century, and did Troy mess up Kyle Okposo's Day With The Cup (58:27)? A little hobby positivity with What Puts The Glow In Phil's [imaginary] Flow (1:22:40)? The National is thi...2024-07-222h 43Hockey Cards GongshowBest Hockey Sets Of The Past 5 Years, The Craziest Hockey Case You'll Ever See, 2023-24 Allure Checklist & Designs Breakdown, PSA/eBay Integration, The Road To Infinity, What Puts Poo In Phil's Shoe, Honoring The (Almost) Greatest No 4, Mailbag & PickupsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 4 for episode 204 (8:02). Next, we each pick our favorite hockey card set from each of the past five years, starting with 2019-20 (21:59). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, discuss the craziest case of hockey cards you'll ever hear about, and the eBay / PSA integration seems to be happening (51:13). Next, it's another edition of What Puts Poo On Phil's Shoe (1:04:21). We breakdown the checklist and card designs for the upcoming 2023-24...2024-07-152h 37Hockey Cards GongshowIt's 2024...Why Do New Cards Have So Many Condition Issues? Top 25 Hobby Chases In June, Celebrini Signs w/ The Sharks, Mid-Year Grading Report, What Puts The Poo On Phil's Shoe? Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 2 for episode 202 (13:34). Next, we take a look at the Top 25 hockey players with the most cards sold in June 2024 (28:39). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, Macklin Celebrini signs his entry-level contract with the Sharks, and we review the GemRate mid-year grading report (48:41). Inspired by a mailbag question, we discuss why new cards still come out of packs with so many condition issues and if the fact that they do...2024-07-082h 32Hockey Cards GongshowWhat Actually Moves The Hobby Needle? Top 5 Early Extended Young Guns Values, NHL Free Agency Hobby Primer, McDavid Takes Another L, What Creases Phil's Corners, NHL Draft Recap, $5k Challenge Winner Announced, Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textIt's another Super Show w/ Loud Collector! We start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 00 for episode 200 (13:06). NHL free agency begins today and we look at which player signings could drive hobby impact (22:53). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, recap the 2024 NHL Entry Draft & NHL awards and discuss hobby implications (49:43). Next, we try to figure out at this stage in the market, what factors actually move the hobby needle (1:22:20). What Creases Phil's Corners (1:41:22). We take a look at the Top 5 (very) early Young Guns sellers from 2...2024-07-012h 47Hockey Cards GongshowGame 7: A Pivotal Hobby Moment, Is Facebook A Healthy Hobby Place & How To Make The Hobby More Welcoming, PSA Takes Over eBay Authenticity Program, Stanley Cup TV Ratings, The Road To Infinity, Extended Series Predictions, Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textIt's a Super Show....Phil is back co-hosting with Josh & Troy and on this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost greatest player to wear the number 98 for episode 198 (11:26). Next, tonight is Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals and the outcome will truly be a pivotal hobby moment for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and players on the Panthers like Matthew Tkachuk & Sergei Bobrovsky (28:15). In hobby news we update The Road To Infinity, PSA takes over for CGC in the eBay Authenticity program, and Stanley Cup TV ra...2024-06-242h 54Hockey Cards GongshowWill This Extended Series Finally Win The Hobby Over? We Deep Dive The Set Designs & Checklist, Another "Phil-in" for Josh, Utah Unveils Their 2024-25 Uniforms, Honoring The (Almost) Greatest #96, Monster Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textWe begin the show with the almost greatest NHL player to wear #96 (7:01). Then it’s off to hobby news (30:19) followed by a look at new product releases and our look at the 2023-24 Extended Series checklist (39:38). We then answer questions in the Gongshow mailbag (1:15:58) and finish the show with any personal pickups (2:11:01).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://pwccmarketplace.pxf.io/GSlinktreeSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMy Card Post - https://www.mycardpost.com2024-06-172h 17Hockey Cards GongshowWill A High Pop Count Doom Bedard's Young Guns? The Anatomy Of A Good Trade w/ Loud Collector, New PSA Upcharges, Utah's Name Final List, Top Five Highest Selling Synergy Cards, The New Release We're Most Excited About, Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 94 for episode 194 (7:52). Next, Phil The Loud Collector returns for really the whole episode but he helps break down the anatomy of a good trade (18:15). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, Utah narrows it's name search to a final list of six potential team names, and there's new PSA upcharges...yay (57:45). Will a high population count for the Connor Bedard base Young Guns PSA 10 ultimately doom it's market value (1:13:00)? We l...2024-06-102h 39Hockey Cards GongshowGetting Louder! The Loud Collector Returns, When Your Collecting Habits Evolve, Troy's Fun Facts, 2023-24 Synergy Checklist & Card Designs, A Dinosaur Story?, The Road To Infinity, Mailbag & Personal PickupsSend us a textWe begin the show with the almost greatest NHL player to wear number 92 (4:22). Then it’s the return of Fun Facts with Troy…but this time it is fun facts with Troy…and Phil (22:16). Then we take a quick look at hobby news (51:38). This is followed by a short discussion on how our collecting habits have changed as we have progressed on this hockey card collecting journey (1:04:50). Next is new product releases (1:21:33). We finish the show with the Gongshow mailbag (1:37:41) and any personal pickups (2:10:36).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www...2024-06-032h 19Hockey Cards GongshowGetting Loud! What it's like Super-PC'ing a Player with The Loud Collector, The Bedard Young Guns PSA 10 Population Rocket Ship Takes Off, 2023-24 SP Game Used Design & Checklist Overview, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, OVI Less Than 50 Away & MailbagSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by getting to know our special co-host Phil Marsh aka The Loud Collector and get his perspective on what hobby life is like super PC'ing your favorite player (2:21). Next, it's week 24 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (26:55). In hobby news, The Connor Bedard Young Guns PSA 10 population rocket ship takes off, Alexander Ovechkin now under 50 goals away from hockey immortality, and players going artistic on their cards (58:32). We break down the card designs and checklist for the upc...2024-03-252h 14Hockey Cards GongshowBreaking Down Vintage Vs. Modern, Is Mark Messier the Ultimate Hobby Buddy?, SP Legends Hits ePack, 2022-23 Black Diamond Is Out, Norway Hockey is Broke, PWCC Hockey Preview & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 11, Moose! (8:30). Next, we break down vintage versus modern hockey card collecting and list the pros and cons of each (22:18). In Hobby News, Norway hockey is broke, a Phil Kessel / Connor McDavid comparison you can't miss, and more hobby drama between Fanatics, Panini America and the NFLPA ( 56:38 ). Is Mark Messier the ultimate hockey hobby buddy (1:07:32)? We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly Auction (1:12:41). In New Product Relea...2023-08-241h 50Hockey Cards GongshowThe Cup is Coming!, NHL TV Ratings Down But Is There A Silver Lining?, Wyatt Johnston Rookie Deep Dive, Gongshow Gameshow: Hockey Cards IQ, PWCC Premier Hockey Preview & Hobby NewsSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 54 for episode 54 (4:31). Next, it's another NHL Rookie Deep Dive and this time we go deep on the Dallas Stars Rookie forward Wyatt Johnston (12:42). The Gongshow Gameshow is back and this time we're testing Troy's hockey cards IQ (19:32). In Hobby News, we take a look at the NHL all-star weekend, the news that broke that NHL television ratings are down 20% so far this season, COMC's new deal with CSG grading, and the Fanatics ann...2023-02-061h 20Hockey Cards GongshowConnor Bedard Is Already a Top Seller, 2015 The Cup Wax Record Sale, Biggest Gainers & Losers Since Season Start, January Hockey Sales Report, 2021 Synergy is Out & Instant Reactions, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener MailbagSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest number 53 for episode 53 (7:05). We take a look at the biggest hockey card value gainers and losers so far in the 2022-23 NHL season amongst active players (13:04). Next in our Gongshow social media roundup we cover; The Cole Caufield Injury Impact, January 2023 hockey card sales report, and a record sale for 2015 The Cup sealed wax (23:47). In Hobby News, we pay homage to Bobby Hull, look at the card market impact to the Bo Horvat trade, and discuss a th...2023-02-021h 44Hockey Cards GongshowOwen Power Gets Cooking & The 2022-23 Rookie Report, Upper Deck Synergy Release Imminent, the Quality Control Dilemma & Hobby News!Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear number 52 for episode 52 (3:50). Next, in Who's Hot Owen Powers starts scoring goals and Alexsander Barkov and Zach Hyman are sizzling hot...but are any of these players rookie card values increasing (12:23)? Jack Eichel and Alex DeBrincat ride the Struggle Bus and we look at how their recent play has affected their card values (22:20). There's been a lot of talk in the sports card world about quality control issues, including some very high-profile card errors. We e...2023-01-301h 34Hockey Cards GongshowIs the Trevor Zegras Run-up Coming? Master Class: 1951-63 Parkhurst Hockey w/ Jeremy Lee, 2022-23 Artifacts Released & Instant Reactions, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener MailbagSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 51 for episode 51 (5:35). Next, Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Dahlin, and all of the Boston Bruins goalies lead the way in Who's Hot. We take a look at how their recent play has affected their rookie card values and wonder if Trevor Zegras might be the next player have a hobby values run-up (13:41). John Gibson and Arber Xhekaj ride the Struggle Bus (25:23). In Hobby News, we give an NHL Injury update, and discuss the unsigned 2020 The...2023-01-262h 23Hockey Cards GongshowCole Caufield Injury Impact on Card Values, Stamkos Nets 500; Does the Hobby Care?, Most Important Hockey Cards Debate Continued, Cole Perfetti Rookie Deep Dive, Who's Hot & The Struggle BusSend us a textOn the 50th episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 50 (9:21). Next, the Rookie Deep Dive is back and we learn all about Winnipeg Jets Cole Perfetti and the current state of his rookie card values (17:44). Steven Stamkos, Nathan Mackinnon and Martin Jones lead the way in Who's Hot (25:23), while Mathew Barzal and Spencer Martin take a seat on the Struggle Bus (36:09). In Hobby News, we take a look at the impact of Cole Caufield's season-ending shoulder injuries on his card market and...2023-01-231h 34Hockey Cards GongshowAre Future Watch Autos A Good Long-Term Investment? & What Was Your Favorite Pyotr Kochetkov Moment? Two Hockey Cards in Top 10 Most Submitted to PSA, PWCC Weekly Auction Preview & Listener MailbagSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear the number 49 for episode 49 (4:22). Next, Lucas Raymond, Quinn Hughes and Vince Dunn make an appearance in Who's Hot (14:15), While Pyotr Kochetkov and Clayton Keller ride The Struggle Bus (20:50). In Hobby News, we cover NHL injury updates, the Minnesota Wild's contract extension of Matt Boldy, and the hockey card notes from the December 2022 PSA grading report (28:22). We highlight the hockey card standouts from this week's PWCC Weekly Auction (41:00). Next, we take a deep dive into rece...2023-01-191h 38Hockey Cards Gongshow1979 OPC Hockey Wax Box Smashes Record, Billy Celio w/ Upper Deck Talks Metal Universe, Connor Bedard & More, 2022-23 Artifacts Checklist is Out!, Who's Hot & The Struggle BusSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHLs greatest player to wear the number 48 for episode 48 (4:05). Matty Beniers and Jack Campbell (yes you read that right) make an appearance in Who's Hot (12:33) and there's a Gongshow first on the Struggle Bus (16:32). In Hobby News, Beckett announces new card grading pricing (23:45), the December Goldin Vintage Elite Auction closed where a 1979 O-Pee-Chee Hockey sealed wax box smashed records, while a Bobby Orr 1966 Topps USA Test rookie failed to match recent sales (30:38). Billy Celio, Senior Product Manager, for Upper Dec...2023-01-161h 52Hockey Cards GongshowSkybox Metal Instant Reactions, NHL Mid-Season Hobby Review; Biggest Surprises & Disappointments, Rookies To Watch & Most Card Value Upside, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener MailbagSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, we start by honoring the NHLs greatest no. 47 for episode 47 (3:10), Next we dig into our 2022-23 NHL mid-season review looking at biggest hockey hobby stories, biggest surprises like Jason Robertson and Tage Thompson, biggest hockey card hobby disappointments, key second half questions, and our first ever Hockey Cards Gongshow Nobody in the Hobby Cares All-star Team (13:08). In Who's Hot, we look at the recent stellar play of Jack Hughes, Tim Stutzle and Kevin Fiala and the impact on their hockey card values (59:04). Jack Quinn an...2023-01-121h 51Hockey Cards GongshowConnor Bedard Card Values Bonanza, Huge Bobby Orr Rookie At Auction, Shane Wright Sent Packing, Graded vs Raw Values Comparison, Pyotr Kochetkov Rookie Deep Dive & Honoring The NHLs Greatest no. 46Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHLs greatest no. 46 for episode 46 (5:14). Next, we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series, this time covering the rookie goalie sensation Pyotr Kochetkov (15:05). In Movers & Shakers, we start with Who's Hot; Filip Forsberg, Mathew Barzal and Jake Oettinger (20:59). The Struggle Bus tours the Southern part of the U.S. picking up Anton Lundell, Mason Marchment and Karel Vejmelka. We take a look at how their struggles have impacted their hockey card values (27:35). In Hobby News, Canada wins the World Junior Champ...2023-01-091h 12Hockey Cards GongshowOvechkin Values Rising, Parkhurst Champions Announced, The Struggle Bus Montreal Edition, Who's Hot, PWCC Weekly Preview & Your Mailbag Questions AnsweredSend us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest (maybe a little stretch this week) player to wear number 45 for episode 45 (3:13). Next, in Who's Hot we look at Alexander Ovechkin, Travis Konecny and Ilya Sorokin and see if their recent stellar play has increased the values of their key rookie cards (9:48). It's an all Montreal Canadiens edition of the Struggle Bus with Jake Allen and Juraj Slafkovsky (18:03). This week's PWCC Weekly Auction is live and we preview a few of the vintage and modern hockey cards tha...2023-01-051h 24Hockey Cards GongshowWill Jack Hughes Be 2023's Breakout Star? Connor Bedard Owns the World Juniors, 2023 Predictions Galore, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus & Skybox Metal Universe DelayedSend us a textOn 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...2023-01-021h 49Hockey Cards Gongshow2022 Hockey Hobby Year in Review, Biggest Gainers & Losers, Top Hobby Stories, PWCC Weekly Preview & Metal Universe Checklist is Out!Send us a textOn 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 car...2022-12-291h 32
Hockey Cards GongshowHockey Cards 101 - Hockey Card Brands & SetsSend us a textOn 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 intr...2022-12-261h 38Hockey Cards GongshowNew PMG's Incoming, Is Tage Thompson Here To Stay?, A Hockey Cards Conversation w/ Mega Collector Les Edwards, PWCC Weekly Preview, Hobby News & Listener MailbagSend us a textOn 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 Vit...2022-12-222h 10Hockey Cards GongshowPyotr Kochetkov Series One Sleeper Rookie?, Should You Vault Your Collection? w/ Adam Gray, Who's Hot, The Struggle Bus, Andrei Kuzmenko Rookie Deep Dive, SP Game Used ErrorsSend us a textOn 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 lack...2022-12-191h 56Hockey Cards GongshowOvechkin Joins the 800 Club & Hobby Response, The Three Most Important Hockey Cards, 2021 SP Game Used Release Day, PWCC December Premier Update, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Honoring the NHLs Greatest No. 40, & Listener MailbagSend us a textOn 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...2022-12-151h 23Hockey Cards GongshowTage Thompson Hobby Takeover, Will Over 10K McDavid Young Guns Graded Gem Mint Affect Long-term Value?, Arber Xhekaj Rookie Deep Dive, The Struggle Bus, Hobby News, 2021 Young Guns Pop Counts, Honoring the NHLs Greatest No. 39 & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn 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 affe...2022-12-121h 35Hockey Cards GongshowComparing Matty Beniers Start To Past Top Rookies, PWCC Weekly Auction Hockey Preview, Dylan Cozens Breakout Season?, eBay Selling Tips with Karn Rai From Slab Sharks, Jake Oettinger Rides the Struggle Bus & MailbagSend us a textOn 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 coll...2022-12-082h 01Hockey Cards GongshowTop 5 Current Players w/ Not Enough Hobby Love, Kaprizov's On Fire...Are His Card Values?, Jack Quinn Rookie Deep Dive, Amazing 90's Gretzky Dual Patch Auto in PWCC Premier Auction, SP Game Used Imminent, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, NHLs Greatest No. 37Send us a textOn 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 Steve...2022-12-051h 12Hockey Cards GongshowKaprizov vs Robertson Long-term Hobby Value, Josh Morrissey NHL Point Machine But Are Card Values Increasing?, New NHL Data On Player's Prime Ages, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Listener MailbagSend us a textOn 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...2022-12-011h 34Hockey Cards GongshowJason Robertson Card Values Soar, 1980's O-Pee-Chee Hockey Master Class w/ Sports Card Cartel, RIP Borje Salming, Kent Johnson Rookie Deep Dive, Honoring NHL's Greatest No. 35, Who's Hot & The Struggle BusSend us a textOn 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 val...2022-11-282h 28Hockey Cards GongshowMitch Marner's On Fire, Shane Pinto Hits The Wall and Card Values Follow, Auston Matthews Robbed by Hockey Writers for Greatest #34 in NHL History? Gongshow Gameshow: How Well Do You Know Your Own Show? & MailbagSend us a textOn 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 a...2022-11-241h 11Hockey Cards GongshowBilly Celio w/ Upper Deck Talks Series One, Metal Universe & More! Logan Thompson Rookie Deep Dive, Honoring NHL's Greatest No. 33 Patrick Roy, Who's Hot & The Struggle BusSend us a textOn 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 Vila...2022-11-211h 51Hockey Cards GongshowEarly Top Selling 2022-23 Young Guns, Honoring NHL's Greatest #32 Dale Hunter For Episode 32 + A Carey Price Makeup, Hockey Card Standouts From PSA's October Grading Report & Listener MailbagSend us a textOn 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...2022-11-171h 39Hockey Cards GongshowFall Sport Card Expo Toronto Reactions; Hockey Card HeavenSend us a textOn 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...2022-11-1454 minHockey Cards Gongshow2022-23 Upper Deck Series One Instant Reactions & Listener Predictions, NHL's Red Hot Scoring Pace, Who's Hot & Who's on the Struggle Bus, Final Toronto Sport Card Expo Preview, Honoring NHL's Greatest #30 Martin Brodeur for Episode 30 & MailbagSend us a textOn 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 spe...2022-11-101h 13Hockey Cards GongshowCole Caufield Raw Young Guns Climbs Back Over $100, Jonathan Huberdeau's Struggles Affecting Card Values, JJ Peterka Rookie Deep Dive, Honoring the NHL's Greatest No. 29 Ken Dryden, Ovechkin Reaches Another Milestone, Tracking Flagship Wax Values & More!Send us a textOn 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...2022-11-071h 08Hockey Cards GongshowIs Gabe Vilardi The Real Deal? McDavid & Draisaitl Go Scorched Earth, We Chat With Coach Koe About The Toronto Sport Card Expo & The Hockey Card Hobby, Does Auston Matthews Deserve To Be On The Struggle Bus? & MailbagSend us a textOn 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...2022-11-031h 53Hockey Cards GongshowGreatest Goon Hockey Cards, Most Valuable Mascots, McDavid On Fire, Who's On The Struggle Bus?, Calen Addison Rookie Deep Dive & More!Send us a textOn 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...2022-10-311h 21Hockey Cards GongshowRasmus Dahlin Card Values Soar, Interview w/ Mikey Singer of Toronto Sport Card Expo, PWCC Auction Sets Hockey Card Records, #26 for Episode 26 Peter Stasny & Your Mailbag Questions AnsweredSend us a textOn 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 Ex...2022-10-271h 54Hockey Cards GongshowMcDavid, Crosby, Ovechkin & Gretzky Cards Set Record Sales, Rookie Deep Dive: Shane Pinto, Honoring #25 Joe Nieuwendyk For Episode 25, 2022-23 Season Update; Who's Hot & Who's Not, Hobby News & New Product ReleasesSend us a textOn 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 reve...2022-10-241h 01Hockey Cards GongshowNHL Scoring Leaders Card Values Remain Flat, Massive Sports Card Counterfeiter Sentenced To Prison, Honoring #24 Chris Chelios For Ep. 24, What's a Players True 1/1 Rookie, and Listener MailbagSend us a textOn 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 car...2022-10-201h 29Hockey Cards GongshowNHL Season Start; Who's Hot & Who's Not, Owen Power Deep Dive, Talking All Things Hockey Card Breaking with Breezy the Breaker, Can the Hockey Card Market Grow When Other Sports Are Hurting? & Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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...2022-10-172h 24Hockey Cards GongshowNHL is Back! Who's In/Out For NHL Rosters, Matty Beniers Deep Dive, Talking Hockey Hobby and TAG Grading with Jeremy Lee, Grading Company Price Wars & Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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 pric...2022-10-122h 17Hockey Cards GongshowFake Patches Rock The Hockey Hobby, Are Dylan Cozens & Seth Jarvis Primed For Breakout Seasons? Juraj Slafkovsky Deep Dive, The 2022-23 $5K Challenge, Preseason Top Performers, 2021 Artifacts Reactions & Values, and What's Next For New ReleasesSend us a textThis 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...2022-10-051h 31
Hockey Cards GongshowHockey Cards 101 - All About Hockey Cards, Card Types, Factors That Determine Condition, and Protecting and Storing Your CollectionSend us a textFor 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 cente...2022-10-011h 34Hockey Cards GongshowIs The Cup Imminent? Shane Wright Rookie Deep Dive, 2022-23 Goalie Preview, Chris @ Card Ladder Talks State of the Sports Cards Market, Hobby/NHL News, Artifacts Release Week & Personal Pickups!Send us a textThis 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, plu...2022-09-281h 37Hockey Cards GongshowTalking PMG's & Upcoming Artifacts Release w/ Tony Sirianni @ Upper Deck, Matt Boldy Rookie Deep Dive, Blue Chip Players Season Preview, 2022-23 Series 1 Young Guns Checklist Released & More!Send us a textThis 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 ba...2022-09-211h 50
Hockey Cards GongshowHockey Cards 101 - Special Series Introduction, The Hockey Card Opportunity, Types of Hobby Participants & How to Get InvolvedSend us a textA 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 C...2022-09-181h 03Hockey Cards GongshowThe Great Crosby/Ovechkin Divide, Predicting This Season's Breakout Stars, Gordie Howe Cards Deep Dive, 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP Reactions & Values, New Releases & Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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 t...2022-09-141h 30Hockey Cards GongshowTop Vintage Players Year-To-Date, PSA Refusing To Grade Leaf Autos, Are BGS Gem Rates Too High? 2020-21 Clear Cut Top Early Sales, Upcoming Card Shows, 2022-23 MVP Releases This Week & Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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 sa...2022-09-071h 18Hockey Cards GongshowAnother Million-Dollar Hockey Card, Crosby Future Watch Auto Tanks, 2022-23 Rookie Breakdown, A New Grading Company & New ReleasesSend us a textThis 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...2022-08-311h 31Hockey Cards GongshowNew Hockey Card Releases Galore, McTavish Sales Double, Extended Series Recap & Top Sales, Ultimate NHL Mt. Rushmore, Another Troy Cross-Country Sports Cards Adventure & Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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...2022-08-241h 24Hockey Cards GongshowMcTavish Dominating World Juniors, Will SGC & CSG Overtake Beckett?, Black Diamond Values & Reactions, Wayne Gretzky Rookie PSA 10 Auction Update, BBCE Sealed Wax Controversy...Again, Mt. Rushmore of Centers, & Upper Deck Extended Release WeekSend us a textOn 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 wee...2022-08-171h 44Hockey Cards GongshowSeider, Raymond, & Byfield Take A Dip, David Chau on Hockey Card's Future, Top Goalie Prospects Breakdown, Mt. Rushmore of Goalies, Two August Releases; Possibly Three?, World Juniors & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn 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...2022-08-102h 16Hockey Cards GongshowQuinton Byfield Disrespected, Kirill's Back Baby!, Tracking The Off-season Hockey Card Dip, Mt. Rushmore of Defensemen, Black Diamond Incoming & Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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 b...2022-08-031h 36Hockey Cards GongshowMassive McDavid Rookie Sale, A Conversation w/ Upper Deck, Calgary's Crazy Offseason Continues, Mt. Rushmore of Right Wings, New Releases & Personal PickupsSend us a textOn 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 ex...2022-07-271h 47Hockey Cards GongshowGretzky Rookie PSA 10 at Auction, Gaudreau Dusts Calgary, Offseason is Buying Season, Hockey Mt. Rushmore Part 1, Is UD Clear Cut Next? & Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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...2022-07-201h 26Hockey Cards GongshowIs The Kaprizov Situation Affecting Card Values?, The Shane Wright Revenge Tour, Canadiens Go Big, Hockey Card Market Outlook w/ Chris @ Card Ladder, Free Agency News & Hobby Impact, New Releases & More!Send us a textThere'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...2022-07-131h 23Hockey Cards GongshowShane Wright's Potential Hobby Impact, The Sorry State of Hockey Card Inserts, If We Ran Upper Deck, SP Authentic Values & More!Send us a textOn 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). Nex...2022-07-061h 19Hockey Cards GongshowCale Makar Can't Stop Winning, Safest Vintage Hockey Card Investments, SP Authentic Predictions, and More!Send us a textThis 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.2022-06-291h 17Hockey Cards GongshowGraded Hockey Card Values Have Gotten Weird, Series 2 Reactions, Stanley Cup Finals Update, eBay's Vault and Live Auctions, New Releases and Personal PickupsSend us a textOn 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...2022-06-221h 04Hockey Cards GongshowStanley Cup Finals Preview, Interview w/ George Ross, Spokane Chiefs WHL, Hobby News, New Products Update, and Personal PickupsSend us a textThis 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...2022-06-151h 04Hockey Cards GongshowThe Cale Makar Rocket Ship, Top 5 Criminally Undervalued Vintage Rookies, Upper Deck Series 2 Release Date, and Personal PickupsSend us a textOn 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...2022-06-081h 09Hockey Cards GongshowNHL Conference Finals Preview w/ Players to Watch, Vintage vs. Modern Hockey Card Investing; Top Young Goalies & Upper Deck's New Product Schedule MessSend us a textThis 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 thi...2022-06-011h 22Hockey Cards GongshowHockey Card Values For Top Playoff Performers, State Of The Hockey Card Market, New Releases & MoreSend us a textThis 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).2022-05-2658 min
Hockey Cards GongshowShow Intro, NHL Playoff Update, 2020-21 Rookie Review and UD Stature Release InfoSend us a textJosh 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...2022-05-2039 min