Puck Junk Hockey Podcast

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the Nazem Kadri vs. Jordan Binnington incident and "Bottlegate." They also talk about the Florida Panthers getting swept. Should we all be surprised? Or should we have known better all along? Plus, eBay is making NFTs featuring Wayne Gretzky and Sal gets a set of cards he always wanted. This podcast contains 96 minutes of hockey goodness...and 12 grams of flavor crystals!

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish give a recap of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. What was surprising, most memorable, and most disappointing? They also give their predictions for the Second Round -- including the much-anticipated "Battle of Florida" and "Battle of Alberta" matchups. Plus, a special PSA (Public Service Announcement) about card collecting from Tim.  Show Notes, Images & Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/05/17/podcast-119/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the many different ways to complete your trading card sets -- from scouring websites like eBay, COMC, and SportLots, to going to card shows, to working out trades on social media. They also discuss the special hockey card of Oilers superfan Ben Stelter. Plus, Barry Trotz getting fired and how GM Lou Lamoriello made hockey better and worse.  Show Notes, Images, and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/05/12/podcast-118/

After a week off (because Sal was sick) the Puck Junk Podcast is back. This time, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the late, great Guy Lafleur, his accomplishments, and some of his best hockey cards. The fellows also talk about the new 3ICE Hockey League, Anaheim's emergency backup goaltender...and the fact that they want to buy new hockey cards, but there are no new hockey cards to buy. It's 95 minutes of hockey goodness!  Show Notes, Links & Images: https://puckjunk.com/2022/05/05/podcast-117/

In the newest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the career of the late Mike Bossy, including his numerous career accomplishments, and some of his most-notable hockey cards. They also discuss the NHLPA's internal investigation on its mishandling of the Kyle Beach Case, the retirement of Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley, a look back at Wayne Gretzky's last game, and new hockey cards. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/04/21/podcast-116/

In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about some of the new hockey cards coming out in April and May 2022. Plus, Sal's "Mega Box Experiment," the secret behind Doug Gilmour's 1992-93 Pinnacle Sidelines card, Ryan Getzlaf calls it a career, and more. It's 94 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/04/14/podcast-115/ ‎

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2021-22 Upper Deck Series One Hockey card set -- from the exciting new Young Guns rookie cards to production problems to the numerous insert sets. They also talk about the end of Keith Yandle's "iron man" streak, Troy Terry vs. Jay Beagle, and Trevor Zegras' latest "Michigan" goal.  Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/04/07/podcast-114/

In Episode #113 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the new 2021-22 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card set, including talk about all the different variants and Easter eggs. Other topics include the hockey world's reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Blackhawks new General Manager, the Stadium Series, and National Hockey Card Day. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/03/04/podcast-113/

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about what makes a hockey card a "rookie card." Plus, the upcoming National Hockey Card Day, a recap of the Olympic hockey tournaments, the Blackhawks and Bobby Hull parting ways, and the return of Sean Avery.  Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/02/25/podcast-112/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish recap the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend: what was great about it and what could have been better. Then, they talk about the latest Chicago Blackhawks scandal. Actually, make that two scandals: Rocky Wirtz's tirade against media members, and sexual harassment allegations against the athletic trainer of their minor league team. Finally, they end with a fun debate about if it is better to buy hobby boxes or retail boxes of trading cards.  Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/02/09/podcast-111/ ‎

This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the new 2021-22 Upper Deck MVP Hockey card set -- the good, the bad, and the Gritty! Plus, a look at the PHF's new mascot, Goal E. Tender, the upcoming NHL All-Star Skills Competition, and the next batch of Young Guns rookie cards. It's 1 hour and 52 minutes (!) of hockey goodness.  Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/02/03/podcast-110/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2020-21 Allure Hockey card set. They also talk about eBay's new "card authentication service" that will be mandatory for all trading cards worth $750 and up. Plus, Keith Yandle sets the record for most-consecutive regular season games in the NHL, and more.  Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/01/27/podcast-109/

In Episode 108 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2022 NHL All-Star Game taking place in Las Vegas next month, including the players who were picked -- and the players who were snubbed! They also talk about the new All-Star jerseys, the fact that over 100 goalies have played in the NHL this season thus far, an update on the fake Pokemon card case, and some other trading card controversies. (Yes, this episode is just BRIMMING with controversial topics.) Plus, they chat a bit about some upcoming hockey card releases. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/01/19/podcast-108/

After a month-long hiatus, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are back for the first Puck Junk Podcast of 2022. In this episode, they talk about some of the new hockey card releases for the 2021-22 season. Other topics include Fanatics purchasing Topps, Upper Deck making Premier Hockey Federation cards this fall, and a sealed case of Pokemon cards authenticated by Baseball Card Exchange that might be fake.  Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2022/01/12/podcast-107/

The boys are back with the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast! This time, Sal and Tim talk about Marc-Andre Fleury becoming only the third goalie in NHL history to win 500 regular season games. They also discuss how COVID-19 may affect the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. Plus, new hockey card releases for the 2021-22 season. It's 107 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/12/16/podcast-106/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the new 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Platinum hockey card set. They also talk about how we are currently living in "the stupid era" of card collecting. Plus: Brad Marchand's antics, Rod Brind'Amour's tantrum, Brendan Lemieux bites Brady Tkachuk, the Penguins get sold, and the Habs clean house. It's 80 minutes of hockey goodness!  Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/12/03/podcast-105/

In Episode #104 of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the just-announced 2021-22 Pro Set Memories Hockey set. They also discuss Topps Now Hockey Stickers and the Fall 2021 Chicago Sports Spectacular. It's 88 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/11/24/podcast-104/

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe set. What makes it great -- and not so great? Then, the guys talk about how the prices of hobby and retail boxes are getting out of hand. It's 1 hour and 8 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/11/16/podcast-103/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the NHL and NHLPA extending their exclusive hockey card licensing agreement with Upper Deck and why this is great for hockey card collectors. The guys also talk about new, upcoming and cancelled -- yes, cancelled! -- hockey card releases. Finally, Sal and Tim take a look at this season's NHL television coverage by ESPN and TNT  -- what's good so far and what could be better.  This week's episode is 1 hour and 35 minutes of pure hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/10/27/podcast-102/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish continue their Retrospective Series about hockey cards from the 1990-91 season. This time, it is all about the 1990-91 Score Hockey sets -- the American set, the Canadian set, the Rookie and Traded set, the Young Superstars set and even the 100 Hottest Stars and Rising Stars set. What made Score great back then and do the cards still hold up today? It's 73 minutes of pure hockey nostalgia! Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/10/20/podcast-101/

For the 100th Episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry is joined by Tim Parish, Blake Isaacs and Jim "Not the Goalie" Howard to talk all about NHL mascots. Which mascots are the best? The worst? Which mascots give us nightmares? Which mascot are we most likely to kiss? Plus, will the Seattle Kraken ever have a mascot? It's 95 minutes of fun hockey talk. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/10/08/podcast-100/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the NHL's decision to allow advertising patches on jerseys. Is this a great new way for the teams to make money, the beginning of the end, or both? They also talk about how Fanatics acquisition of the Major League Baseball trading card license will affect the trading card industry -- including hockey cards. Plus: Henrik Lundqivst, the PWCC-eBay feud, and the time Wayne Gretzky hosted Saturday Night Live. It's one hour and 38 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/08/27/podcast-99/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey card set; what's great about it, and what missed the mark? They also pay tribute to Blackhawks goaltending legend Tony Esposito, who passed away last week. Plus, Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange's retirement, the Dave Parker "hockey" baseball card, upcoming releases, and more. It's an hour forty-five  of hockey goodness!  Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/08/20/podcast-98/

Puck Junk Podcast hosts Sal Barry and Tim Parish are joined by Tim's wife Jessica. The three of them share their perspectives on the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention. Sal talks about being a dealer at the world's biggest card show, while Tim and Jessica recap their experience trying to find hockey cards. The episode is one hour and thirty-five minutes, so get comfy before pushing that play button. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/08/04/podcast-97/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about longtime Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith getting traded to the Edmonton Oilers, and give their opinions about the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, Vladimir Tarasenko wanting out of St. Louis, and the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft. Then they shift their focus to trading cards and discuss National Hockey Card Day, Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey, and the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. It's an hour-forty of hockey goodness. Show Notes, Links, and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/07/12/podcast-96/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss upcoming hockey releases, such as 2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series, plus the 2021-22 O-Pee-Chee, MVP, Upper Deck Series One and Topps Sticker sets. They also talk about this weekend's upcoming Sport Card Expo Virtual Edition and the hockey autograph guests at this summer's National Sports Collectors Convention. It's 90 minutes of hockey goodness!  Show Notes, Links, and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/06/17/podcast-95/

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work for a trading card company and make decisions that influence the product that end up in collectors' hands? This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk with Gregg Kohn, Vice President of Product Development at Leaf Trading Cards, and a former executive with Upper Deck. Gregg talks about working on current sets like Lumber Kings and Pearl Hockey, and reveals many new details about the upcoming Pro Set Memories Hockey card set. Show Notes, Links, and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/06/10/podcast-94/

Thirty years ago was the “Hockey Card Explosion,” when hockey cards skyrocketed in popularity as several new companies entered the market during the 1990-91 season. In the third part of this special podcast series, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a long look at the 1990-91 O-Pee-Chee Premier Hockey set, which was the most-valuable and arguably the most-popular set from that season. Show Notes, Links, and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/06/04/podcast-93/

This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the upcoming Pro Set Memories Hockey card set by Leaf Trading Cards. As fans of Pro Set cards from the 1990s, the guys have quite a bit to say about these new Pro Set cards, which will consist of autographs and serial-numbered buybacks. They also talk about the upcoming Sport Card Expo "Virtual Edition" and recent hockey card releases. It's 85 minutes of pure hockey goodness. Show Notes, Links, and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/05/26/podcast-92/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Target's decision to stop selling sports trading cards in its retail stores. Is the end of retail flipping? And does the hobby need retail packs, anyway? The guys also discuss NFTs, new hockey card releases and Tim FINALLY getting his order from COMC six months later. It's 80 minutes of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/05/20/podcast-91/

Thirty years ago was the “Hockey Card Explosion,” when hockey cards skyrocketed in popularity as several new companies entered the market. In the second part of this podcast series, Sal Barry and Tim Parish examine the often-overlooked 1990-91 Topps and O-Pee-Chee sets, including the insert sets and box bottom cards. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/04/28/podcast-90/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the biggest deals to go down during the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline, including Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno, Jeff Carter and Anthony Mantha. Plus, they discuss COMC problems and The Mighty Ducks: Game Breaker series on Disney+. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/04/15/podcast-89/ ‎

Thirty years ago was the "Hockey Card Explosion," when hockey cards skyrocketed in popularity as several new companies entered the market. In this multipart podcast series, Sal Barry and Tim Parish will take a look back at a different set from the 1990-91 season. First up, it is the 1990-91 Bowman Hockey set, which was quite possibly the worst set released that year -- from its dark and uninspired photos, to the questionable player selection, to the "fancy stats" on the back that no one asked for.  Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/04/08/podcast-88/

In the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers series that debuted on Disney+ last week, as well as their thoughts on The Mighty Ducks films from the 1990s. They also take a long, in-depth look at the current state of the hockey card collecting hobby -- including the new breed of hockey card collectors that have sprouted up in the past six months. Plus, the Matthew Tkachuk NFT, referee Tim Peel getting fired and the new NHL Draft Lottery rules. Show Notes and Links:  https://puckjunk.com/2021/03/31/podcast-87/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 7-Year television deal between the NHL and ESPN, why this is great for hockey, and what the NHL needs to do to market itself better -- or at least how it could make strides in the right direction. Plus, updates about new hockey cards by Upper Deck, President's Choice Trading Cards and Topps. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/03/16/podcast-86/

Is New York Rangers rookie and first-overall draft pick Alexis Lafreniere living up to his hobby hype? That is the big topic for this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast. Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss all things Alexis, plus the PSA price increases, new card releases and the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. The guys also discuss Keith Yandle, Brent Seabrook, Darryl Sutter, Walter Gretzky and Mark Pavelich. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/03/11/podcast-85/

What goes into creating a set of hockey cards -- from concept to design to everything in between? Billy Celio, the Senior Product Manager for Upper Deck, joins Sal and Tim to discuss how a set of hockey cards is created. Billy also gives details about the new 2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series and 2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe sets. Plus, he talks about the inspiration behind the Portraits, Dazzlers and Puzzle Back insert sets. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2021/03/03/podcast-84/

After a three-week hiatus, Sal and Tim are back to talk hockey cards! This time, they discuss the latest releases from Upper Deck, Leaf, Topps and President's Choice Trading Cards. Plus, a look ahead at the upcoming Upper Deck Extended Series -- and how "Event-Used" jersey cards could be better! It's two hours of hockey goodness. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/02/25/podcast-83/

In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the recent price increases from the U.S. Post Office and PayPal issuing tax forms to "small-time" eBay sellers -- and how these impact the hobby. Plus, they discuss new hockey card releases, Sal's birthday presents and the BVG 10 Bobby Orr rookie card (which, unfortunately, was NOT one of Sal's birthday presents). Episode #82 is 1 hour and 56 minutes of pure hockey goodness! Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/02/04/podcast-82/

In the first Puck Junk Podcast of 2021, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about new hockey card sets from Upper Deck, Topps and President's Choice Trading Cards. Plus, a discussion about the recent World Junior Championships and if Upper Deck should make an annual WJC card set. Show Notes and Links: https://puckjunk.com/2021/01/21/podcast-81/

In this special episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry interviews Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull, a.k.a. "The Golden Jet." Hull, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, talks about how he and Stan Mikita invented the curved hockey stick, his heated rivalries with John Ferguson and Bryan "Bugsy" Watson, playing advice he gave to his son Brett Hull and the time he suited up for the New York Rangers in 1959 to play in a European exhibition tour. This episode is 23 minutes long. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/12/29/podcast-80-bobby-hull/

In our second holiday-themed episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish share stories -- their own and those submitted by listeners -- about getting hockey-related items for Christmas. Karine Hains, Canadiens beat writer for HockeyBuzz.com, joins the guys to tell her tale of an awesome hockey gift she received in 1990. Sal and Tim also talk about the upcoming 2021 NHL season and the fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards being sold on eBay. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/12/23/podcast-79/

In this special episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are joined by Brian Slagel, the CEO of Metal Blade Records. Brian launched the careers of heavy metal bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Overkill, Fates Warning, GWAR and many more. He is also a longtime hockey fan who owns over 800 game-worn hockey jerseys. Brian talks about what it was like going to L.A. Kings games before and during the "Gretzky Era," tracking down-hard-to-find jerseys and how he gave Metallica their first big break. If you like hockey and metal, you're going to love this episode. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/12/17/podcast-78

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the NHL's plans for the upcoming 2021 NHL season, including rumored start dates and division realignment. Then they talk about the recent sale of the O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card that sold for $1.29 million at auction -- and speculate over what could be the next hockey card to sell for $1 million. Show Notes, Links and Images:  https://puckjunk.com/2020/12/14/podcast-77/

After a three-week hiatus, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are back with a new episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast. This time, they talk about the release of 2020-21 Upper Deck Series One Hockey cards -- and some of the production problems that have plagued the set. The guys also discuss the PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky O-Pee-Chee rookie card that will become the most-valuable hockey card of all-time. Plus, new and upcoming releases, "COMC Jail," and more. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/12/09/podcast-76/

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs conclude their talk about the new NHL Reverse Retro jerseys. In part three of this three-part podcast, they look at the new jerseys for the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/20/podcast-75/

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs continue their discussion of the new NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys. In part two of this three-part podcast, they talk about the jerseys for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Las Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders and New York Rangers. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/19/podcast-74/

Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs talk about the new NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys. In part one of this three-part podcast, they discuss jerseys of the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes (a.k.a. Hartford Whalers), Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche (a.k.a. Quebec Nordiques), Columbus Blue Jackets and Dallas Stars. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/18/podcast-73/

In the newest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the best and worst of hockey card collecting during the 2019-20 season. They also discuss the upcoming Sport Card Expo - Virtual Edition (coming to a computer near you!) later this month and the NHL's "Return to Play" plan. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/12/podcast-72

In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about hockey announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick retiring and the new 2020-21 Upper Deck MVP Hockey cards. Plus, more details about the Virtual Expo 2.0.  Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/10/22/podcast-71/

It's been a month, but we're back! In the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss some of the offseason moves by NHL teams. They also talk about the upcoming Virtual Expo 2.0 and new hockey card releases. Then the guys take a long, detailed look at the 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card set by Upper Deck. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/10/15/podcast-70/ ‎