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/ ‎

Puck Junk Hockey Podcast

The Blackhawks Latest Scandal | #111 | 2/9/2022

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/

2021-22 Upper Deck MVP Hockey | #110 | 2/3/2022

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/

2020-21 Upper Deck Allure Hockey | #109 | 1/27/2022

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/

The Upcoming 2022 NHL All-Star Game

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/

New Hockey Cards for January 2022 | #107 | 1/12/2022

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/

Marc-Andre Fleury Wins 500 Games | #106 | 12/16/2021

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/

2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey Cards | #105 | 12/3/2021

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/

2021-22 Pro Set Memories & Topps Now Stickers | #104 | 11/24/2021

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/

2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Cards | #103 | 11/17/2021

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/

NHL, NHLPA, Upper Deck Extend Trading Card Deal | #102 | 10/27/2021

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/

1990-91 Score Hockey Cards | #101 | 10/21/2021

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/

The Best and Worst NHL Mascots | #100 | 10/8/2021

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/

Advertising on NHL Jerseys | #99 | 8/27/2021

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/

2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey & Remembering Tony Esposito | #98 | 8/20/2021

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/

2021 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap | #97 | 8/4/2021

Hosted by Sal Barry and Tim Parish, the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast focuses on hockey cards, collectibles and culture.

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