Nonsense on Ice

Upper Deck dropped one of the biggest announcements in hockey card history! In this episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug Plagens breaks down the new NHL Rookie Debut Jersey Patch Cards (6:46) coming to 2025-26 Extended Series. We discuss why these game-worn relics from a player’s very first NHL game are set to become the next major chase for collectors. Plus, we recap Sweden’s big win at the World Jun...

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2026 with a massive episode of Nonsense on Ice, presented by Upper Deck, bringing you all the latest hockey and hockey card news (2:40). Host Doug Plagens breaks down the exploding market for Macklin Celebrini Young Guns (52:30). We also recap the 2026 Winter Classic (8:10) and the $400,000+ Connor McDavid sale (34:30) that has the hobby buzzing. Plus, Doug sits...

In the final Nonsense on Ice of 2025, Doug Plagens gets you ready for the new year with a 2026 sports card hobby outlook! We break down the rookie card markets of the NHL's three newest members of the 1,000 Point Club: Nikita Kucherov, Brad Marchand, and Leon Draisaitl (17:55). Who is the best investment right now? This week's Hobby 3 Stars (28:00) feature Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers), Tage Th...

On this week's episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug Plagens breaks down a list of 13 injured players, from superstars to top prospects, whose card markets might present a buying opportunity right now. With Connor Bedard, Victor Hedman, and Aleksander Barkov all missing time, Doug explains why he isn't hitting the panic button and which cards he’s targeting while prices are soft (27:00). Plus, we check...

Host Doug Plagens is back with a massive episode breaking down the week's biggest hockey news and its direct impact on the hobby! Two big NHL trades (2:05) caused an immediate stir in the card market: Quinn Hughes to the Wild: We examine his Young Guns (PSA 10 sales around $180) and the immediate hobby buzz. The Canucks acquired three former first-round picks : Zeev Buium, Liam Öhgren , and Marco...

The Cup 24-25 is out from Upper Deck  (15:55). In this episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug Plagens is joined by Ty The Card Guy to break down the massive release. We dive deep into the rookie class depth, from Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith to Cutter Gauthier and Steve Shields (17:49), and discuss why the NHL market is growing. Plus, we cover the "Hobby 3 Stars of the Week," featuring a surging goa...

Join Doug Plagens for today's episode of "Nonsense on Ice" as he explores the NHL's rising stars (4:13) and future Hall of Famers (16:33) collectors should have their eyes on. From young talents like Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard, San Jose Sharks second-year player Macklin Celebrini, Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlson, and Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli, to celebrated legends suc...

Matthew Schaefer's first NHL sports cards are out and there's already been a $2,500 sale for the Islanders rookie defenseman who is averaging over a half point per game. The young NHL players are making noise as Macklin Celebrini has more than 34 points in 23 games played, including 14 goals, which is tied for 3rd in the NHL. Fellow first round pick Connor Bedard isn't far behind with 31 points an...

Join Doug Plagens on the second episode of "Nonsense on Ice" as he dives into the latest happenings in the National Hockey League. Special guest Troy Licastro from Dave and Adam's Card World shares insights on the Black Diamond release and the Toronto Expo. Plus, Doug recaps the standout performances of Nathan McKinnon and David Pastrnak, and explores the impact of the Hall of Fame inductions of h...

Welcome to the debut episode of Nonsense on Ice, hosted by Doug Plagens, the longtime radio voice of the Florida Panthers and a lifelong sports card collector. Doug dives into the intersection of hockey and the hobby, sharing how 18 years in professional hockey and more than a decade behind the mic shaped his collecting journey. This week’s episode features: Doug’s personal collecting story and wh...