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Puck Junk Podcast 232: What's Going on with COMC?

November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM

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In the new Puck Junk Podcast, we discuss the recent hubbub about Check Out My Cards, which appears to be in financial trouble. Plus, eBay's new card pricing feature, the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular, and more.
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Puck Junk Podcast 231: 2015-16 Upper Deck Hockey Setrospective

November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM

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In the new Puck Junk Podcast, we look back at 2015-16 Upper Deck Hockey – and how Connor McDavid’s Young Guns card and the e-Pack platform changed hockey collecting forever. Plus, Sean Sullivan joins us to talk about the recent Chicago Game Worn Jersey Expo.
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Find Me at the Chicago Game Worn Jersey Expo🏒

November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM

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For your reading enjoyment, here is the newest issue of the Puck Junk Newsletter.
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Stop By, Say Hi, and Buy a Puck Junk Shirt • November 13, 2025

Puck Junk Podcast 230: 2024-25 PWHL Hockey Cards

November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM

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In the new Puck Junk Podcast, we talk about the 2024-25 PWHL hockey card set, the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, the statement about collecting by the Upper Deck president, and Alex Ovechkin reaching 900 goals.
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Ovechkin Scores 900th Goal🏒

November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM

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For your reading enjoyment, here is the latest Puck Junk Newsletter.
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Here are 3 More Records that Ovie Could Break • November 7, 2025

Puck Junk Podcast 229: 1975-76 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

November 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM

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In the new Puck Junk Podcast, we talk about the 1975-76 Topps and OPC Hockey card sets, which were released 50 years ago. Plus, a look at three upcoming conventions you won't want to miss. It's 95 minutes of hockey goodness.
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Topps Makes Hockey Cards Again🏒

November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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The new Puck Junk Newsletter is out now. This week, I talk about Topps' "Bowman U" hockey cards featuring Gavin McKenna. Could an NHL license soon follow?
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Two New "Bowman U" Cards Picture Future NHL Prospect • October 10, 2025

Clemente’s Corner: Revisiting the 1985-86 7-Eleven Hockey Card Set - Puck Junk

October 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM

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In his latest column for Puck Junk, Clemente Lisi takes a look back at the 1985-86 7-Eleven Hockey Card set.
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The 1985-86 7-Eleven “NHL Collectors’ Series” hockey card set is a distinctive and nostalgic release from the mid-1980s, produced during the start of what we now call the “junk wax era.” Sponsored by ...

Puck Junk Podcast 228: 2025-26 Artifacts Hockey Cards

October 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM

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In the new Puck Junk Podcast, we discuss the 2025-26 Artifacts Hockey Card Set - which will be impossible to complete. Plus, Topps makes hockey cards again, the Chantilly Show might need a new home, and our questions for the 2025-26 NHL season.
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"FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" Returns Today🏒

October 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM

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The new Puck Junk Newsletter was a day later than usual. So, in case you overlooked it, here it is:
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Acclaimed Hockey Documentary Back for Second Season • October 3, 2025

New NHL SportsPicks Figures Out Now🏒

October 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM

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The new Puck Junk Newsletter is out now. Read it here:
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13 More Figures to Collect - Including Goalies! • September 25, 2025

Puck Junk Podcast 227: 1980-81 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

September 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM

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In the new Puck Junk Podcast, we do a "setrospective" about the 1980-81 Topps and O-Pee-Chee hockey card sets - including the best rookies, notable cards, and other interesting tidbits you didn’t know that you needed to know!
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Remembering the Greatest Goalie from the 1970s • September 11, 2025

September 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM

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Here is the latest Puck Junk Newsletter:
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September 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM

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In case you missed it, here is the latest Puck Junk Newsletter:
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RIP Ken Dryden🏒

Clemente’s Corner: Matthew Schaefer Ready to Anchor Islanders’ Future - Puck Junk

September 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM

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Hey @puckjunk.bsky.social I got my bad hockey card hall of fame series 3 today. Thanks so much! I love oddball stuff, and I really appreciate people like you who spend their own time and money to promote #TheHobby Great stuff!

September 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM

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Puck Junk columnist Clemente Lisi interviewed 2025 first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer. You can read it here:

When the New York Islanders stepped up to the podium at the 2025 NHL Draft, they didn’t just select a defenseman — they chose resilience. Matthew Schaefer, an elite two-way blueliner from Ontario, was...

Completing Your Sets is a Lot of Work!🏒

September 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM

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Those of you who build sets will enjoy the editorial in this week's Puck Junk Newsletter.
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Time is Money...and Money is Money. • September 4, 2025

Vezina RC Sells for Over $100K🏒

September 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM

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In case you missed it, here is the latest Puck Junk Newsletter.
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Is it the "Honus Wagner" of Hockey Cards? • Puck Junk Newsletter • August 28, 2025

Puck Junk Podcast: 1988-89 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective - Puck Junk

August 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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In the new #PuckJunkPodcast, we do a "setrospective" of the 1988-89 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey sets, which are known for their use of bright colors, drop shadows, and pushpins. We talk about other cool stuff, too. It's 121 minutes of hockey goodness!
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Episode #225: August 26, 2025 Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a fond look back at the 1988-89 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets, known for its use of bright colors, drop shadows, and pushpins. They ...

Will This Hockey Card Top $100K?🏒

August 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM

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In case you missed it, here is the latest edition of the Puck Junk Newsletter.
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1911-12 Imperial Tobacco Vezina Card at Auction • Puck Junk Newsletter • August 21, 2025

Puck Junk Podcast: 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Cards - Puck Junk

August 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM

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In the new Puck Junk Podcast, we talk about the 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Hockey card set. Plus, Team USA's U-18 team winning gold, eBay changes, and the NHL Network's "Quarter Century Team." It's 107 minutes of hockey goodness.
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Episode #224: August 20, 2025 Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the new 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Card set. Yes, the design looks great – but is it a set worth building? And what’s the ...

Mattel Releases Tim Horton's PWHL Barbie Dolls🏒

August 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM

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How it started vs. How it's going

August 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM

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Here is the latest Puck Junk Newsletter. This week, a look at the new PWHL Tim Horton's Barbie Dolls, an original hockey video game artwork up for auction, and a rare hockey postcard that sold for $68K.
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...and Then Promptly Sells Out! • Puck Junk Newsletter • August 14, 2025

Puck Junk Podcast 223: 1991-92 Topps Stadium Club Hockey Setrospective

August 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM

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The new Puck Junk Podcast is out now! This week, we take a long look back at the 1991-92 Topps Stadium Club Hockey Set. We talk about some of the best and worst cards, as well as related cards to collect. You can view the video version of the podcast here on YouTube:
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