On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 78 for episode 178 (6:52).  Next, it's week 27 for Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus in the 2023-24 NHL season (15:31).  In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, a $3.72M buyers remorse for the 1979-80 sealed O-Pee-Chee case, The Arizona Coyotes are relocating to Utah and we look at the impact on the hobby, Fanatics first big event announced for this August, and the Devils shutdown Jack Hughes for the remainder of the season (47:37).  Troy's Fun Fa ..read more

On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 76 for episode 176 (2:02).  Next, it's week #26 of the 2023-24 NHL season and we take a look at Who's Hot and who's on The Struggle Bus (10:34).  In hobby news, big milestone on the Road To Infinity? Plus, we have another Canadian youngster granted exceptional status to play in the CHL at age 14, and finally is the Matt Rempe experience sustainable in the hobby and NHL frankly (41:03).  We share our selling tips as we enter a key selling time in the yea ..read more

On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 75 for episode 175 (6:11).  Next hobby deep dive returns and show listeners have selected the Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman for us to deep dive and learn more about (14:45).  In hobby news, we update The Road to Infinity, trading card marketplace My Card Post hits a huge milestone, the March grading recap is out, and a giant goalie makes his debut (30:40).  Next, we examine one of the craziest months in the history of the hockey hobby and look how Bedardap ..read more

On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's (almost)  greatest player to wear numbers 72, 73 and 74...it's an almost greatest makeup (5:15).  Next, it's Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for week 25 of the 2023-24 NHL season (27:23).  In hobby new, another massive The Road To Infinity update, Kirill Kaprizov is Mr. 5k, and Upper Deck Employee Exclusives cards explained (59:17).  We try to answer the question; can a player be a hobby GOAT without winning a Stanley Cup (1:16:22)?  In new product releases, we break down the checklis ..read more

On this special episode co-hosted by Sports Cards Live's Jeremy Lee, we start by asking Jeremy, who we call the Hockey Cards Oracle, some big picture hobby questions (3:15).  Then, it's another rookie deep dive where show fans choose the next 2023-24 NHL rookie for us to all learn more about, Keven Korchinski (58:11).  In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity where we're tracking the rising population count for the Connor Bedard Base Young Guns PSA 10, a Jagr bobblehead happy ending, and a new collectables media company led by Darren Rovell is set to launch (1:10:47).  Jere ..read more

On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 71 for episode 171 (4:09).  Next, we look at another 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two rookie, Bobby McMann, as we do another rookie deep dive (13:33).  In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity as we continue to track the PSA 10 population count for Connor Bedard's base Young Guns, then it's Torts being Torts, and a heartwarming story about the hobby doing good (24:08).  Karn Rai from Slab Sharks joins the show to discuss the excitement and big picture ..read more

On this Episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 70 for episode 170 (4:14).  Next it's week 23 of the 2023-24 NHL season and we see Who's Hot and who's riding The Struggle Bus (13:39). In hobby news, we debut our Connor Bedard Young Guns PSA 10 population count tracker that we are calling The Road To Infinity, capers ruin the Jaromir Jagr bobblehead day in Pittsburgh, Pinto Bean, and Mike Modano gets a statue (45:30).  Next, we take a big picture view of the current state of the hockey card hobby and look at seven burning ..read more

It's the biggest hockey release day in about a decade and we were honored to be joined by Upper Deck's Billy Celio to break down the ins-and-outs of the 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two release that of course features the Connor Bedard Young Guns.  In addition to talking about the set, we opened a hobby box with Billy, answered a ton of questions from the audience, looked into early Bedard Young Guns secondary market sales, and even previewed the upcoming 2022-23 Parkhurst Champions hockey release. A special thanks to our sponsors for making this show possible. Partners & Sponsors Our ..read more

On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 66 for episode 166 (8:31). Next it's week 21 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (20:29).  In Hobby News, SGC is acquired by PSA's owner Collectors and we wonder what a grading company monopoly could mean to the hocky hobby.  Plus, a big Fanatics Oops on their First Card 1/1 innovation (53:25).   In new product releases, we take an in-depth look at the 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two checklist and designs as the Bedard Young Gun ..read more

On this special episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we had the opportunity to talk with a hobby legend, Jean MacLeod of Arena Design and Upper Deck about her history and legacy designing sports cards.  Her designs have shaped not just the hockey hobby, but the sports cards world.  If you love Precious Metal Gems, Essential Credentials, Jambalayas...just to name a few, then you will not want to miss this conversation.  Many thanks to Jean for taking the time to join our show and for her beautiful designs.  Partners & Sponsors Our Patreon - https://www.patreon ..read more