Nonsense on Ice

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck, we dive into the NHL Awards and look at the top rookie cards to chase of the 2025-26 NHL Award Winners. We also dive deep into the hockey market over the last week, look at the latest NHL releases, and check out Doug's Hobby Three Stars for the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New episode of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck is here with special guest Mick Kern! We break down the NHL playoffs, hockey cards, and one of the biggest pulls we’ve ever had on the show. We also dive into this week’s Hobby Three Stars, while talking playoff performances, rising Young Guns values, and the current state of the hockey hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing and the hockey world is buzzing! In this episode of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck, we break down how rising NHL viewership and playoff performances are impacting the hockey card market right now. From surging Card Ladder trends to breakout playoff stars and undervalued young guns, we take a deep dive into what is driving the hobby and where thin...

In this episode of Nonsense on Ice, we break down everything happening right now across the NHL and the hobby, from playoff storylines to rising card values and under-the-radar buying opportunities. We dive into the biggest NHL playoff storylines, highlight breakout performances, and examine how it is affecting card values in real time. We also cover five players who missed the playoffs but could...

In this action-packed episode of Nonsense on Ice, we break down everything happening in the hockey world and the hobby right now. From the Stanley Cup Playoffs to rising card values and brand new releases. We speak with Upper Deck’s Product Development Manager, Tony Sirianni to talk about an exciting new release, 2025–26 Upper Deck Flair Hockey! We break down what really goes into creating a moder...

On the latest Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck, Doug Plagens breaks down why hockey cards are gaining momentum right now as the NHL season heads toward the playoffs. He dives into the latest CardLadder hockey index numbers, PSA grading trends, rising stars, veteran market movement, and the NHL storylines shaping the hobby, including Cole Caufield’s 50-goal season, Nick Suzuki’s breakout yea...

The NHL regular season is winding down, the playoff race is tightening, and Doug Plagens breaks down the biggest storylines on the ice and in the hobby. This week’s episode covers Montreal’s late-season surge, Cole Caufield’s goal-scoring tear, Macklin Celebrini’s historic season, and what recent injuries to stars like Cale Makar, Leon Draisaitl and Cutter Gauthier could mean moving forward. Doug...

Doug Plagens is back with the latest edition of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck, breaking down the biggest NHL and hockey card storylines as the regular season heads toward the finish. Doug dives into the wild card races in both conferences, notable NHL debuts to know, and Sergei Bobrovsky’s latest milestone. Then he shifts to the hobby side with upcoming Upper Deck releases, some of the b...

Doug Plagens breaks down some of the biggest NHL and hockey card storylines as the regular season heads into the home stretch. First, Doug reacts to Leon Draisaitl’s injury and looks at which Oilers could benefit from added opportunity, including Matt Savoie and Evan Bouchard. He also checks in on several major NHL names making headlines right now, including Alex Ovechkin, Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney...

Doug Plagens comes to you from the road in Seattle as the big story across the NHL is the incredible surge of the Buffalo Sabres. This isn't just a hot streak; the Sabres have matured into a physical, high-scoring force in the Atlantic Division that refuses to be pushed around, as evidenced by their wild eight-to-seven battle with the Tampa Bay Lightning. We break down why the hobby is finally cat...

The NHL trade deadline is over, and Doug Plagens breaks down the biggest winners, the moves that matter most for contenders, and what it all means for the hockey card market. In this episode of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck, Doug dives into the hobby impact of the deadline, the early buzz around Upper Deck Series 2, and why Matthew Schaefer Young Guns are already making serious noise. He...

Tomorrow marks the official release of Upper Deck Series 2, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before you start ripping. In this edition of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck host Doug Plagens welcomes Troy Licastro from Dave and Adam's Card World to provide a comprehensive roadmap of the Series 2 checklist. While 18-year-old defensive phenom Matthew Schaefer is the undispute...

Doug Plagens celebrates a historic moment for Team USA as the women’s hockey squad captures gold in a thrilling overtime victory against Canada. He also breaks down the immediate hobby impact of the Men's Ice Hockey Olympic games prior to the medal games, highlighting the surging market for Macklin Celebrini and several NHL stars who have shined on the Olympic stage. PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode...

This week on Nonsense on Ice, Doug Plagens is joined by the television voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Steve Mears. They discuss the Blue Jackets' recent surge, Zach Werenski's Norris Trophy potential, and the development of young stars like Adam Fantilli. Steve also opens up about his personal collection, including his cherished 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. and a vintage 1963 Parkhurst Jea...

The NHL has hit the Olympic break, but the hobby isn’t slowing down. On this edition of Nonsense on Ice, Doug reacts to the massive news of Artemi Panarin being traded to the Los Angeles Kings and breaks down what the move means for his card market. We also dive into the NHL Awards frontrunners, including a bold prediction that Matthew Schaefer's upcoming Young Guns release could be the "hockey ca...

Join Doug Plagens for a jam-packed episode of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck. This week, we celebrate a massive milestone as Patrick Kane becomes the all-time leading American-born point scorer. We also dive headfirst into the newly released 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee set, breaking down the key chase cards, marquee rookies, and the best teams to target in breaks. Plus, with the Olympic Winter Gam...

From legendary "unbreakable" records to the newest rookie leaks, we're covering the full spectrum of the hockey card hobby on this edition of Nonsense on Ice, presented by Upper Deck. Doug Plagens is breaking down the most anticipated Young Guns for the upcoming Upper Deck Series 2 (17:45) and checking in on the surging veteran market in Pittsburgh and Detroit. We also dive deep into the legacy of...

Join Doug Plagens for another edition of Nonsense on Ice presented by Upper Deck. The episode kicks off with a look at the hottest storylines in the NHL, including the Tampa Bay Lightning’s winning streak and the Vegas Golden Knights’ push in the Pacific, before diving into the latest product news surrounding the release of 25-26 Upper Deck Allure. Doug also provides a market check-in on Macklin C...