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by Doug Plagens
Join Doug Plagens for a weekly dose of hockey collectibles conversation. You can expect to hear about hockey news and how it relates to the hobby, as well as the latest hockey card releases, young players to know, and much more!
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- Yesterday1h 18m
The Growth of the Hockey Hobby with Cody Pasby
Doug dives into the latest NHL news and highlights one of the top rookies from the 2025-26 class who should be returning to action soon. Plus, we are joined by one of our favorite guests, Cody Pasby from MojoBreaks, part of the SCN Media Network. Cody and Doug discuss the growth of the hockey side of the hobby. They dive into why hockey has grown so much, and what Cody's favorite products to rip and break are. We wrap up with an Upper Deck Tim Hortons rip. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - NHL News 8:00 - Ivan Demidov should be back in a few weeks, based on statements made by his agent 16:55 - Looking at the Upper Deck release calendar 18:55- Introducing Cody from MojoBreak 21:40 - The Bay Area is now a hockey hotbed 27:25 - Being patient as a Sharks fan, and now you have Celebrini and Misa 32:25 - When people come into the store, Cody always suggests locals grab hockey. Sharks are always a big chase. 40:55 - Your favorite box to rip a personal box of 45:35 - Your favorite product to buy into breaks 49:55 - How did Cody get into collecting? 59:35 - Looking at how the hockey side of the market has changed over the last decade 1:05:00 - SCN Challenge Update, Doug is up in 2nd place 1:07:45- The head coach matters so much in football versus other sports 1:09:25 - Tim Hortons Rip Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCN_Pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense Newsletter: https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe SCN Challenge: https://scnchallenge.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 20m
Helping Jesse Gibson Prepare for His First Hockey Show
Jesse Gibson from Sports Cards Nonsense and Hobby Nonsense joins Doug this week as he's getting ready for the Toronto Card Show as well as a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame with Upper Deck. Doug wanted Jesse to stop by so he could give him some tips and what to keep an eye out for at the card show. Plus, we get into the CGC Hobby 3 Stars and rip a box of Upper Deck Ice this week. 0:00 - Introducing Jesse Gibson 2:50 - The power of nostalgia 8:45 - What is Jesse looking forward to most in Toronto? 11:15 - What should Jesse look for at a hockey-centric card show? 14:30 - Defensemen are a little more acceptable to collect in hockey than in other sports, and how Jesse can target some cheaper defensemen. 31:00 - Americans to target in the Canadien market 38:45 - Doug's tips for Jesse in Toronto 52:00 - Hockey market update 54:10 - Connor Helleybuck traded immediately after the show last week 1:03:20 - CGC Hobby 3 Stars 1:04:55 - Upper Deck Stature released this week, and looking at some of the top sales from release week. 1:09:00 - Why didn’t Harry Kane see a bump after winning the Ballon d’Or? 1:14:20 - Upper Deck Ice Rip Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCN_Pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense Newsletter: https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe SCN Challenge: https://scnchallenge.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
Is McDavid the Best Modern GOAT to Buy in Sports?
Doug is in Pittsburgh as the Panthers take on the Penguins. Is Connor McDavid the best modern GOAT without a championship? Doug and Brendan discuss the top six players without a championship, where McDavid ranks, and how the hockey market's growth should only help McDavid moving forward. Plus, Doug covers the latest NHL news and early-season award favorites and how it relates to their card markets. 0:00 - Doug is in Pittsburgh 9:15 - Modern GOATs without a championship: Is McDavid the best buy? 17:30 - Doug and Brendan debate McDavid vs. Luka, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Trout & more. 28:00 - NHL news 43:20 - Early-season award favorites 46:00 - Value Vintage Pick of the Week Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCN_Pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense Newsletter: https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe SCN Challenge: https://scnchallenge.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
Communication Breakdowns in the Hobby
Doug kicks off Nonsense on Ice this week with the latest hockey market data. Then Producer Brendan and Doug discuss communication breakdowns and what we owe each other in negotiations. Plus, eBay etiquette for negotiations. Doug then dives into declining gem rates at PSA and the latest NHL news. We wrap up with Doug's Upper Deck Series 1 rip and an update on the SCN Challenge! 0:00 - The latest in the hockey market 9:50 - eBay/negotiation etiquette 20:30 - Declining gem rates across PSA 24:30 - CGC Submission Recap 29:00 - Upper Deck Release Calendar 36:25 - NHL News - Shesterkin injury, Porter Martone upside questions 49:00 - Cole Hutson setting the tone early for Calder Trophy 51:45 - Doug got Beavis & Butthead cards 1:01:00 - Series 1 Rip Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago1h 10m
Big News from Alex Ovechkin
Doug opens the show looking at the latest Card Ladder index numbers for the hockey market. Plus, some breaking news out of Upper Deck's Series 1 with Gavin McKenna. Alex Ovechkin announced his retirement this week. Producer Brendan is a big Caps fan, and gives his reaction as well. Paul Zickler of Upper Deck joins to discuss Series 1, Gavin McKenna, and much more! 0:00 - Intro and Hockey Card Ladder Index 4:50 - Series 1 Reactions and the Ultra-Rare Gavin McKenna 12:00 - Ovi Retirement 19:30 - CGC 3 Stars of the Week 24:35 - Intro for Paul Zickler 26:25 - Were the prospects at The National excited for their first rookie card 30:05 - Tim Hortons set is a great way for Upper Deck 35:35 - The updates to Upper Deck Ice have been a hit 41:50 - What has the buzz been for the 2026-27 rookie class? 43:35 - Upper Deck Moments 51:15 - The hockey boom continues and how Upper Deck is trying to continue the momentum Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 2, 20261h 29m
Series 1 Young Guns Preview + Sooz from CGC
Doug is back with Nonsense on Ice, and we have the official breakdown of the Young Guns checklist from Series 1 Upper Deck Hockey. Plus, Sooz from CGC joins to discuss her journey in the hobby, her path to CGC, and her massive Jeter collection. Wrap up with Upper Deck ICE rip. 0:00 - Intro + Gem Rate Data 7:00 - What the Knies-Marchenko trade meant for the hobby 12:00 - Series 1 Young Guns Breakdown 20:00 - Introducing Susan Lulgjuraj and how this is the most exciting time to be in the hobby she can ever remember 23:00 - Sooz began her Derek Jeter collection at 16 and now has over 3000+ cards 26:30 - How Sooz started at CGC and watching the growth of CGC 32:50 - CGC’s mission beyond just grading, but to educate and help collectors 33:45 - What would it mean to grade 1 million cards in a month? 36:15 - How CGC is working with collectors to work on authenticity 39:10 - Favorite Derek Jeter card 44:00 - Cards are cool again and Sooz’s goal is to get people to care about cards 45:45 - CGC’s goal is to remove the barrier to grading to not make it so daunting 53:40 - What is the process outside of the US to get the word out about CGC? 1:00:00 - SCN Challenge Update 1:17:10 - Upper Deck ICE Rip Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 25, 20261h 2m
Is Celebrini The Best Buy in Sports Cards?
Doug is back and breaks down the latest NHL news and looks at the hockey market as it currently stands as preseason games are starting. Plus, we look into the SCN Challenge as Brendan and Doug tumbled down the ranks after the latest update. Is Macklin Celebrini the best buy amongst young players in sports cards? Doug and Brendan think so! 0:00 - Intro 6:40 - Connor Helleybuck is still a Jet, somehow. 12:00 - SCN Challenge Update 27:30 - Where does Macklin Celebrini rank amongst young stars in sports? 41:10 - Doug makes NHL Playoff predictions 52:00 - Artifacts Rip Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 18, 202656 min
A Holdout Could Have Massive Hobby Implications
Doug is back for another episode of Nonsense on Ice, but a lot of the nonsense this week is happening off the ice. There was tons of news this week, with big extensions and an even bigger holdout that could have massive hobby implications. Plus, the latest on the SCN Challenge and ripping UD Premier! 0:00 - Intro & Card Ladder Index 8:00 - Upper Deck Ice & UD Release Calendar 18:00 - NHL News - why we saw a flurry of 8-year deals on Tuesday. 21:30 - Why Ryan Leonard and the Caps are a good buy for breaks for 2026-27. 25:35 - Connor Helleybuck situation could have massive hobby ripple effects 34:00 - SCN Challenge w/ Brendan 48:45 - Upper Deck Premier Rip Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://scnchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/SportsCardsNonsense?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5764ed98-4893-4eae-bf91-0bd89949ed99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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