Hockey Card Haven

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Overall thoughts on the Expo. - Youth movement is here with Celebrini, Bedard, and Leo Carlsson. - 5 things we learned about the hobby. - Is the low-end market dying?*This is not financial investment advice.

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Expo Giveaway details- 5 Tips and Tricks for 1st-time Expo goers- Who will define this year's Fall Expo?- Expo Bold Predictions- Ivan Demidov Grading plays- Upper Deck President speaks out on state of hobby*...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Expo preparation process as a dealer - Massive Expo signing guests - Upper Deck Series 1 Young Guns market update - Could the "Bootleg" insert be NHL's "Kaboom" or "Downtown"?...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Top 5 Young Guns in 25-26. - What will Ivan Demidov's YG price settle at?- Series 1 Box Break. - Hockey Card Stock Exchange- Thoughts on Upper Deck's new e-Pack venture: "New Arrivals" - Are th...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- McDavid signs new deal, safest investment in Hobby?- McKenna signs auto deal with Topps- Ultimate release causes frenzy- $1,000 Haven Lineup Challenge- NHL Hobby Predictions*This is not financial investment advi...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- 2025-26 Series 1 Young Guns revealed + reviewed- Mike's trip to the VanCity Card show - Kaprizov signs record-setting contract. Will his hobby value rise?- PSA comes to Canada- Shipping alternatives with the...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Anthony & Mike's Best summer investment- Is this season make-or-break for Connor Bedard's hobby market?- Is this year's stature the greatest set release of all time?- Card Courthouse: Is it okay...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Big money has entered the hobby - Boom or bubble? - What is investable in 2025: Know what to buy - Tarrifs impacting Canadian sellers - Personal Pickups.*This is not financial investment advice.

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Anthony's 'National' recap- Biggest differences between The National and Toronto Sport Card Expo- Was there enough hockey?- SP Authentic release day- Top 5 Rookie chases- Guess the price: Lane Hutson...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Anthony's heading to the National - Tips & Tricks to succeeding at the Big Shows. - Is PSA buying back graded cards? - New pickups*This is not financial investment advice.

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Brandon Moore discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Winners and losers of the offseason- Hockey Card Stock Exchange: Trending up/down- Offseason investing plans-eBay makes questionable change to bidding process. *This is not financial investment advice.

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Recap Stanley Cup Final- Is Florida becoming hobby-relevant?- Will McDavid's legacy take a hit after losing twice in SCF?- Ovi + Bedard cards sell for big money- Is wax becoming too expensive for consumers &...

On this week's episode of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, Mike DiStefano is joined by Brandon Moore to chat about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and its impact on the market, and is there a marketing issue with 'Case Hits' in the hockey card hobby?*This is not financial investment advice.

In today's episode, Mike Distefano and Brandon Moore break down and preview the Stanley Cup Final, and discuss what heights the Connor McDavid market could reach if he wins and whether he's a hold or a sell ahead of Game 1. Then Mike unviels the highest selling cards of the top 7 players in the Cup Final. *Reminder, the Hockey Card Haven Podcast is available on Spotify for you on-the-go li...

The Hockey Card Haven returns after a 3-month hiatus as Mike DiStefano explains the long layoff and what to expect from teh show moving forward. He discussed the upcoming release of Upper Deck Extended, and 'The Cup' experiments with new technology to deter 'patch-swapping' Enjoy the show!

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- NHL Trade Deadline Tips & Tricks- 5 players to target ahead of the deadline- 23-24 Clear Cut box break- Macklin Celebrini YG set to release next week, what impact could it have on the hobby?- Is Lane Hutson...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Anthony heads to Boston for Four Nations festivities- Should Upper Deck capitalize on big moments of the tournament within future products?- Upper Deck Series Two checklist released, Michkov + Celebrinin headlin...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Mike's has his hockey cards stolen... what's the fallout and what advice does he have for the hobby? - Slabsharks weekly auction items to watch. - What impact does the Rantanen have on the hockey card m...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Slabsharks picks of the week - Is the market shifting away from Young Guns investing/flipping? - 24/25 Series Two YG list leaked, headlined by Celebrini + Michkov - Will Teammate Young Guns be a hit? - Upper De...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Haven takes in the CSC show - Hockey card market bouncing back after Christmas dip - top 5 young guns to look for in the dollar bin. - Hockey Card stock exchange, who’s trending up/down - Upper Deck makes big b...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Igor Shesterkin gets paid, will goalies ever get hobby love? - Preds are floundering, and so are their cards. - NEW SEGMENT: Card Courtroom. - Is Young Guns flipping getting too difficult? - Slabsharks pickups of t...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Breaking down Four Nations rosters - Is there an investing/flipping strategy for players selected for the tournament? - NHL 3 stars of the month - 24-25 Hobby releases coming soon- pickups & GTA card shows. *Th...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Is it time to buy or hold off on the Bedard dip? - Will Phil Tomasino see a market increase after trade to Pittsburgh - Why is Sidney Crosby so underappreciated in the hobby? - Buy, Sell, Hold. - Is the Canada Post...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Ovi's injury, and if it'll impact his recent hobby surge - Is there a dip coming for Connor Bedard after a slow start? - Hockey Card Stock Exchange - Is Auston Matthews a buy, sell, or hold? - Upper Deck releases E...

Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Toronto sports card expo recap - What did we learn about the hobby - Hot sellers at the expo - Does the HOF nomination increase card values? - Update on the sealed 79-80 Gretzky RC OPC Case - Slabsharks Auction ite...