Doug Plagens
Nonsense on Ice
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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Doug Plagens
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Latest episode
Nov 6, 2026
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Episodes
The Growth of the Hockey Hobby with Cody Pasby 06.11.2026 1:18:55
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 a...
Helping Jesse Gibson Prepare for His First Hockey Show 30.10.2026 1:20:31
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 - Introducin...
Is McDavid the Best Modern GOAT to Buy in Sports? 23.10.2026 1:16:13
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...
Communication Breakdowns in the Hobby 16.10.2026 1:09:22
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...
Big News from Alex Ovechkin 09.10.2026 1:10:11
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 Ladd...
Series 1 Young Guns Preview + Sooz from CGC 02.10.2026 1:29:45
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 Breakdo...
Is Celebrini The Best Buy in Sports Cards? 25.09.2026 1:02:45
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,...
A Holdout Could Have Massive Hobby Implications 18.09.2026 56:18
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 - wh...
Crossing Over a $1M Card? 12.09.2026 1:09:04
The Macklin Celebrini Gold Outburst 1/1 was crossed over from a PSA Authentic to... TAG? Yes, apparently TAG got the biggest hockey card of the year to cross over from PSA. Should you grade a 1/1? Does the company you grade with matter (hint: yes)? Plus, what is the ceiling for Macklin Celebrini? We also preview The SCN Challenge. 0:00 - Intro and card ladder index notes 11:15 - The Macklin Celebr...
The Best Young Players to Collect 04.09.2026 1:12:56
Doug is joined this week by NHL Network and long-time NHLer Jason Demers. Jason is a big collector, but not just in hockey. He breaks down the best young players to target and looks at some of the big names he has big cards of. Plus, he talks about how he got into the hobby with Phil Kessel and what his collection looks like now. 0:00 - Introducing NHL Network’s Jason Demers 2:30 - How did Jason g...
Golden Age of Defensemen 28.08.2026 52:56
Doug is back this week, and the hockey market remains strong despite being out of season. Looking at the hobby market in general, with new products for the 2026-27 season. Will Quinn Hughes see a hobby bump? Plus, it is the golden age of defensemen in the hobby. 0:00 - Intro and quick look at the hobby market 5:30 - Card Ladder NHL Market 11:00 - Will Quinn Hughes see a bump after his extension? 2...
Record-Shattering Hockey Sale 21.08.2026 1:00:30
Doug is back for another week of Nonsense on Ice, discussing the biggest hockey card ever for anyone other than Wayne Gretzky. Where does the Celebrini market go from here? Plus, looking at how the Shaq market is exploding and how finding 90s inserts and undervalued players is possible across all markets. Wrapping up with an Upper Deck Team Canada rip! 0:00 - Intro 7:15 - A huge Macklin Celebrini...
A Record-Breaking Celebrini Card & CCG President Max Spiegel 14.08.2026 48:02
Doug is back with Max Spiegel of CCG (the parent company of CGC) to discuss the growth of CGC, the success they had at The National, a new record CGC sale, and his own path of collecting. Plus, the hockey community will set the new highest-selling non-Gretzky card this weeknd thanks to Macklin Celebrini. 0:00 - Intro with Max Spiegel, President of CCG (and CGC). 1:35 - CGC is scaling without...
Post-National Reactions & Jason Masherah of Upper Deck 07.08.2026 1:14:43
Doug is back from The National with some new pickups, some fun stories, and more. Plus, we get into the Upper Deck 2026-27 Release Calendar, one of the most surprising contracts in the NHL, and ripping some Ultimate Collection. We wrap up with Doug and Mike Gio's interview with Jason Masherah, the President of Upper Deck, from The National. 0:00 - Intro and Upper Deck Release Calendar 8:20 - One o...
Gordy Bonker on the Vintage Hockey Market 01.08.2026 39:10
Doug is joined by Gordy Bonker to discuss all things vintage hockey and the power of Wayne Gretzky. How much has Gordy dealt in the high-end Gretzky market? Plus, looking at the vintage market as a whole. 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/sportscardsnonsens...
Best Tips for The National 24.07.2026 42:04
With The National less than a week away Doug dives in deep on his best tips for the show, looking ahead to what he's most excited about, and also some plans for the week! 0:00 - Intro and Looking ahead to The National 6:15 - Upper Deck Release Calendar 12:00 - The National Preview and Advice 27:00 - Brendan's question for The National. 34:00 - Ripping SP Authentic Learn more about your ad choices....
Upper Deck Wins 2026 Sports Card of the Year 18.07.2026 42:56
Doug opens the show discussing Macklin Celebrini's Upper Deck The Cup 1/1 Rookie Patch Auto winning the 2026 ESPY for Sports Card of the Year. Plus, we look at the NHL card market and Conor Bedard's market after his injury to see how the public is responding. Doug opens packs of 2025-26 SP Game Used CHL for the break of the week. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnon...
Collecting While Touring with Nick Ghanbarian of Bayside 13.07.2026 1:13:34
Nick Ghanbarian from Bayside joins Doug to discuss being a hockey collector in California, what it is like collecting on the road while out on tour with Bayside, and more. Plus, a crazy story about hitting up estate sales for cards. That and much more on a special edition of Nonsense on Ice with the bassist from one of Doug's favorite bands and a major collector! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: http...
Names to Target in the NHL Offseason 03.07.2026 57:45
Alex Ovechkin is back for Year 22 in the NHL with the Washington Capitals. Plus, a quick review of the 2026 NHL Draft and the Hobby 3 Stars of the Week. Doug breaks down the offseason names to know in the NHL and which players could have a big 2026-27 that are a bargain now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Offseason Nonsense; CGC's Big Push 26.06.2026 59:26
On this week's episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug looks at the crazy trades happening around the NHL, rips a little Extended Series, and sits down with Andy Broome from CGC. 0:00 - Intro the show and intro Andy Broome, VP of CGC 4:30 - Early SP Authentic Sales and a few big Future Watch autographs already sold 8:20 - Intro to Andy Broome, VP of CGC, and CGC’s action plan for growth and hiring more...
How Upper Deck Preps for the NHL Draft! 19.06.2026 1:01:47
On this episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug looks back at the career of Jonathan Toews. We also have a big sponsorship announcement! Plus, Amanda Whitaker-Smith from Upper Deck joins ahead of the NHL Draft! 0:00 - Intro - Setting up Upper Deck x NHL Draft! 2:30 - CGC Partnership Announcement 7:45 - Jonathan Toews announces his retirement, something to dive into deeper next week. 10:00 - Matthew Schae...
Calder Cup Final Top Prospects to Watch 12.06.2026 54:35
On this episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug discusses the latest around the Stanley Cup Finals and looks ahead to the Calder Cup Finals and the top prospects on each team. 0:00 - Intro & Card Ladder Index 3:00 - Stanley Cup update and potential playoff award winners 12:00 - Upper Deck Release Calendar 18:00 - Hobby 3 Stars 25:00 - Calder Cup Prospect Preview 31:50 - Doug is using CGC for his PC car...
Value of Hockey Cards in Different Grading Companies & Stanley Cup Bump 05.06.2026 57:04
In this episode, Doug opens up looking at the Stanley Cup and how the hockey market is responding to a 1-1 series. Plus, Doug and Brendan discuss their grading process for cards at different pricing levels. 0:00 - Intro with a Stanley Cup update 4:00 - Card Ladder Index Update 13:30 - NHL Awards and what it might mean for award-winners' markets 26:50 - Looking at options outside of PSA for value t...
Upper Deck's Paul Zickler Breaks Down New Debut Patches! 01.06.2026 1:04:52
In this episode, Paul Zickler from Upper Deck joins Doug to discuss the new Debut Patches coming to Extended Series later in June. 0:00 - Show Open 4:30 - Stanley Cup Matchup still not set 8:01 - Paul Zickler of Upper Deck joins the show 10:18 - Rookie Debut Jersey Cards and the importance of commemorating a player's first game 13:15 - How did the checklist come together for the Rookie Debut Jerse...
Chases from Upcoming Extended Series Announced! 26.05.2026 55:44
Upper Deck's Extended Series is shaping up to be a huge release for the hockey market. Debut Patches will make their product debut this year in hockey products. That and more in this week's episode of Nonsense on Ice: 0:00 - Intro and what’s on tap today 5:45 - What makes the Upper Deck Extended Series Debut Patches so special? 8:35 - The Debut Patch checklist and top chases 9:45 - Young Guns Chec...
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