Puck Junk Hockey Podcast

Sal and Tim discuss the 38th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention, held in Chicago from July 26 to July 30, 2017.

It's been two weeks, so get ready for a super-sized podcast. In this episode, Sal and Tim talk about the second round of the 2017 NHL playoffs, including the Penguins upset of the Capitals, Upper Deck's new Bounty program with SP Authentic, and Goon: Last of the Enforcers finally getting a U.S. release date. Other topics discussed include Grandeur Hockey Coins, and Sal's long-unfulfilled wish for...

Sal & Tim talk about the first round of the 2017 NHL Playoffs, Topps Skate, Upper Deck E-Pack, Dennis Wideman getting sued and more.

Topics in this podcast include: 2016-17 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey, Coaching Change Chaos (!!!), the Upcoming Expansion Draft and Zach Werenski, the most badass rookie in the NHL this season.

Perhaps the design was bad. Or maybe it had a stupid name. Or the idea behind it was just dumb. In this podcast, Tim and Sal talk about the the worst hockey card insert sets from the 1990s.

Sal & Tim talk hockey, specifically: -- Playing fantasy hockey on Topps Skate -- The Vegas Golden Knights name, colors, jersey and logo -- Gerard Gallant being fired by the Florida Panthers -- The J.F. Berube All-Star Campaign

Sal and Tim talk about the 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees: Eric Lindros, Rogie Vachon, Sergei Makarov and Pat Quinn. Did you know that each of these inductees all were at the center of controversy, at one time or another, during their careers? They talk about that too. Also discussed are the new autograph deal between Upper Deck and Auston Matthews, playing fantasy hockey with the Topps NHL Sk...

Tim and Sal talk about the new "Topps NHL Skate" mobile hockey trading card app, Connor McDavid's exclusive autograph agreement with Upper Deck Authenticated and Jack Eichel's autograph contract with Leaf Trading Cards.

Sal and Tim talk abut the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, including some of the preliminary matches, as well as the upcoming tournament. They also discuss ESPN's coverage -- or lack thereof -- in the United States, the uniforms and the World Cup Trophy that no one likes very much.

Sal Barry and Jim Howard reminisce about the 1996-97 Pinnacle Mint Hockey Coin set.

Puck Junk Podcast 15 is all about the surprising things that happened in the NHL over the summer. Sal and Tim select the top eight NHL news items from the summer, then try to determine which was the most shocking.

Sal and Tim take a look back at the 1996-97 Fleer Metal Universe Hockey set, which came out 20 years ago.

In Puck Junk Podcast #13, Sal and Tim talk about ten years of Upper Deck O-Pee-Chee (or as I like to say, Faux-Pee-Chee) hockey cards.

In Puck Junk Podcast #12, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the Subban-Weber trade, some of the Blackhawks' free agent signings, the upcoming Chicago Blackhawks Convention and the problem with Case Breaks.

In Puck Junk Podcast #11, Sal and Tim talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup victory and the 1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey Set.

In Puck Junk Podcast #10, Sal and Tim talk about the Blackhawks vs. Wild Stadium Series game as well as the North Stars Alumni vs. Blackhawks Alumni game. They also discuss Dennis Wideman's upheld suspension, the effects of a concussion and Jaromir Jagr moving to third all-time for NHL goals.

After a long hiatus, the Puck Junk Podcast is back with Episode 9. This time, Sal and Tim talk about the 2016 NHL Al-Star Game, the Skills Competition and surprise all-star player John Scott.

Sal and Tim talk about the upcoming 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, with a focus on hockey cards and collectibles. Topics include autograph guests, redemption sets, VIP sets and finding that diamond in the rough.

Sal and Tim talk about the 1971-72 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets. They also touch on the 2001-02 Topps Retro parallel set.

In Puck Junk Podcast 6, Sal and Tim discuss the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2015 NHL Awards Show and the 2015 NHL Draft.

Sal and Tim discuss Game 1 and 2 of the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals, the overabundance of statistics and Ben Bishop leaving Game 2 near the end of the game. Plus they take a look back at the 1984-85 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets.

In Podcast 4, Sal and Tim preview the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning. They start with the Blackhawks, including a wrap-up of their series against the Anaheim Ducks, and their prospects of beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Cup Finals. Sal is then joined by Justin Godfrey, who blogs about the Tampa Bay Lightning on his site, The Hopeful Chase....

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Martin Brodeur being named the Assistant General Manager of the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs signing coach Mike Babcock to an 8-year, $50 million deal. They also talk about cards: 2014-15 Fleer Ultra Hockey and 1998-99 Pacific Hockey. (Apologies in advance for mentioning Mike Keenan twice in this podcast.)

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the not-so-new 2014-15 Upper Deck MVP Hockey card set and the oldschool 1992-93 Fleer Ultra Hockey set. They also talk about the NHL's expansion plans, and if Las Vegas would be a good hockey market. Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.com/2015/05/20/podcast-2/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' second round sweep of the Minnesota Wild, talk about the new 2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Platinum hockey card set, and take a look back at the 1989-90 Topps and O-Pee-Chee hockey sets. Show Notes and Links https://puckjunk.com/2015/05/12/podcast-1/