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The Blackhawks Latest Scandal | #111 | 2/9/2022 from 2022-02-09T16:08:48
Sal Barry and Tim Parish recap the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend: what was great about it and what could have been better. Then, they talk about the latest Chicago Blackhawks scandal. Actually, make th...
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2021-22 Upper Deck MVP Hockey | #110 | 2/3/2022 from 2022-02-03T17:43:36
This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the new 2021-22 Upper Deck MVP Hockey card set -- the good, the bad, and the Gritty! Plus, a look at the PHF's new mascot, Goal E. Tender, the upc...
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2020-21 Upper Deck Allure Hockey | #109 | 1/27/2022 from 2022-01-27T16:47:06
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2020-21 Allure Hockey card set. They also talk about eBay's new "card authentication service" that will be mandatory for all trading cards worth $750 and...
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The Upcoming 2022 NHL All-Star Game from 2022-01-19T16:36:30
In Episode 108 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2022 NHL All-Star Game taking place in Las Vegas next month, including the players who were picked -- and the player...
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New Hockey Cards for January 2022 | #107 | 1/12/2022 from 2022-01-12T06:31:47
After a month-long hiatus, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are back for the first Puck Junk Podcast of 2022. In this episode, they talk about some of the new hockey card releases for the 2021-22 season. O...
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Marc-Andre Fleury Wins 500 Games | #106 | 12/16/2021 from 2021-12-16T19:57:51
The boys are back with the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast! This time, Sal and Tim talk about Marc-Andre Fleury becoming only the third goalie in NHL history to win 500 regular season games. They a...
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2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey Cards | #105 | 12/3/2021 from 2021-12-03T15:59:17
Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the new 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Platinum hockey card set. They also talk about how we are currently living in "the stupid era" of card collecting. Plus: Brad Marchand's ...
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2021-22 Pro Set Memories & Topps Now Stickers | #104 | 11/24/2021 from 2021-11-24T23:40:19
In Episode #104 of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the just-announced 2021-22 Pro Set Memories Hockey set. They also discuss Topps Now Hockey Stickers and the Fall...
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2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Cards | #103 | 11/17/2021 from 2021-11-17T15:28:22
In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe set. What makes it great -- and not so great? Then, the guys talk about how the p...
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NHL, NHLPA, Upper Deck Extend Trading Card Deal | #102 | 10/27/2021 from 2021-10-27T17:30:25
Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the NHL and NHLPA extending their exclusive hockey card licensing agreement with Upper Deck and why this is great for hockey card collectors. The guys also talk abo...
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1990-91 Score Hockey Cards | #101 | 10/21/2021 from 2021-10-21T12:48:24
Sal Barry and Tim Parish continue their Retrospective Series about hockey cards from the 1990-91 season. This time, it is all about the 1990-91 Score Hockey sets -- the American set, the Canadian s...
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The Best and Worst NHL Mascots | #100 | 10/8/2021 from 2021-10-08T15:42:11
For the 100th Episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry is joined by Tim Parish, Blake Isaacs and Jim "Not the Goalie" Howard to talk all about NHL mascots. Which mascots are the best? The worst?...
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Advertising on NHL Jerseys | #99 | 8/27/2021 from 2021-08-27T14:53:23
Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the NHL's decision to allow advertising patches on jerseys. Is this a great new way for the teams to make money, the beginning of the end, or both? They also talk a...
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2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey & Remembering Tony Esposito | #98 | 8/20/2021 from 2021-08-20T14:22:54
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the 2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey card set; what's great about it, and what missed the mark? They also pay tribute to Blackhawks goaltending lege...
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2021 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap | #97 | 8/4/2021 from 2021-08-04T13:37:12
Puck Junk Podcast hosts Sal Barry and Tim Parish are joined by Tim's wife Jessica. The three of them share their perspectives on the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention. Sal talks about bein...
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The Duncan Keith Trade | #96 | 7/13/2021 from 2021-07-13T05:01:57
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about longtime Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith getting traded to the Edmonton Oilers, and give their opinions about the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, Vladimir Tarasenko w...
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Upcoming Hockey Cards for 2021 | #95 | 6/17/2021 from 2021-06-17T17:36:43
Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss upcoming hockey releases, such as 2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series, plus the 2021-22 O-Pee-Chee, MVP, Upper Deck Series One and Topps Sticker sets. They also talk...
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Interview: Gregg Kohn of Leaf Trading Cards | #94 | 6/10/2021 from 2021-06-10T19:18:43
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work for a trading card company and make decisions that influence the product that end up in collectors' hands? This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk wi...
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1990-91 O-Pee-Chee Premier Hockey Cards | #93 | 6/4/2021 from 2021-06-04T18:05:06
Thirty years ago was the “Hockey Card Explosion,” when hockey cards skyrocketed in popularity as several new companies entered the market during the 1990-91 season. In the third part of this specia...
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The Return of Pro Set Hockey | #92 | 5/27/2021 from 2021-05-27T13:30:52
This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the upcoming Pro Set Memories Hockey card set by Leaf Trading Cards. As fans of Pro Set cards from the 1990s, the guys have quite a bit to say about t...
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Target Stops Selling Sports Cards | #91 | 5/20/2021 from 2021-05-20T18:49:25
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Target's decision to stop selling sports trading cards in its retail stores. Is the end of retail flipping? And does the hobby need retail packs, anyway? The guy...
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1990-91 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #90 | 4/28/2021 from 2021-04-28T11:49:18
Thirty years ago was the “Hockey Card Explosion,” when hockey cards skyrocketed in popularity as several new companies entered the market. In the second part of this podcast series, Sal Barry and T...
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2021 NHL Trade Deadline Recap | #89 | 4/15/2021 from 2021-04-15T21:03:01
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the biggest deals to go down during the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline, including Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno, Jeff Carter and Anthony Mantha. Plus, they discuss COMC pro...
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1990-91 Bowman Hockey Cards | #88 | 4/8/2021 from 2021-04-08T18:27:29
Thirty years ago was the "Hockey Card Explosion," when hockey cards skyrocketed in popularity as several new companies entered the market. In this multipart podcast series, Sal Barry and Tim Parish...
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Mighty Ducks: Game Changers & The State of Hockey Collecting | #87 | 3/31/2021 from 2021-03-31T16:35:59
In the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers series that debuted on Disney+ last week, as well as their thoughts on The Mighty Ducks f...
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The ESPN-NHL Television Deal | #86 | 3/16/2021 from 2021-03-16T17:20:58
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 7-Year television deal between the NHL and ESPN, why this is great for hockey, and what the NHL needs to do to market itself better -- or at least how it cou...
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Is Alexis Lafreniere Living Up to the Hobby Hype? | #85 | 3/11/2021 from 2021-03-11T16:12:39
Is New York Rangers rookie and first-overall draft pick Alexis Lafreniere living up to his hobby hype? That is the big topic for this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast. Sal Barry and T...
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Interview: Billy Celio of Upper Decck | #84 | 3/3/2021 from 2021-03-03T18:03:47
What goes into creating a set of hockey cards -- from concept to design to everything in between? Billy Celio, the Senior Product Manager for Upper Deck, joins Sal and Tim to discuss how a set of h...
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Interview: Billy Celio of Upper Deck | #84 | 3/3/2021 from 2021-03-03T17:03:47
What goes into creating a set of hockey cards -- from concept to design to everything in between? Billy Celio, the Senior Product Manager for Upper Deck, joins Sal and Tim to discuss how a set of h...
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New Hockey Cards for February 2021 | #83 | 2/25/2021 from 2021-02-25T18:56:40
After a three-week hiatus, Sal and Tim are back to talk hockey cards! This time, they discuss the latest releases from Upper Deck, Leaf, Topps and President's Choice Trading Cards. Plus, a look ahe...
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Postage and PayPal Problems | #82 | 2/4/2021 from 2021-02-04T16:19:52
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the recent price increases from the U.S. Post Office and PayPal issuing tax forms to "small-time" eBay sellers -...
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New Hockey Cards for 2021 | #81 | 1/21/2021 from 2021-01-21T17:41:44
In the first Puck Junk Podcast of 2021, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about new hockey card sets from Upper Deck, Topps and President's Choice Trading Cards. Plus, a discussion about the recent Wor...
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Bobby Hull Interview | #80 | 12/29/2020 from 2020-12-29T07:23:24
In this special episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry interviews Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull, a.k.a. "The Golden Jet." Hull, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, talks about h...
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Hockey for the Holidays | #79 | 12/23/2020 from 2020-12-23T20:43:51
In our second holiday-themed episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish share stories -- their own and those submitted by listeners -- about getting hockey-related items for Christm...
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Brian Slagel, CEO of Metal Blade Records & Hockey Jersey Collector | #78 | 12/17/2020 from 2020-12-17T06:32:20
In this special episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are joined by Brian Slagel, the CEO of Metal Blade Records. Brian launched the careers of heavy metal bands such as...
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The NHL's Game Plan for 2021 & the $1.29M Gretzky RC | #77 | 12/15/2020 from 2020-12-15T05:04:08
Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the NHL's plans for the upcoming 2021 NHL season, including rumored start dates and division realignment. Then they talk about the recent sale of the O-Pee-Chee Way...
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The Million Dollar Gretzky Rookie & 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey | #76 | 12/9/2020 from 2020-12-09T05:38:40
After a three-week hiatus, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are back with a new episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast. This time, they talk about the release of 2020-21 Upper Deck Series One Hockey cards...
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Reverse Retro Jerseys, Part 3 | #75 | 11/20/2020 from 2020-11-20T17:30:16
Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs conclude their talk about the new NHL Reverse Retro jerseys. In part three of this three-part podcast, they look at the new jerseys for the New Je...
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Reverse Retro Jerseys, Part 2 | #74 | 11/19/2020 from 2020-11-20T01:26:18
Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs continue their discussion of the new NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys. In part two of this three-part podcast, they talk about the jerseys for the Detroi...
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Reverse Retro Jerseys, Part 1 | #73 | 11/18/2020 from 2020-11-19T04:24:02
Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs talk about the new NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys. In part one of this three-part podcast, they discuss jerseys of the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, ...
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The Best and Worst of Hockey Card Collecting in 2019-20 | #72 | 11/12/2020 from 2020-11-12T05:10:16
In the newest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the best and worst of hockey card collecting during the 2019-20 season. They also discuss the upcoming Sport Card Expo - ...
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2020-21 MVP Hockey Cards | #71 | 10/22/2020 from 2020-10-22T18:39:32
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about hockey announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick retiring and the new 2020-21 Upper Deck MVP Hockey cards. Plus, more details ...
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2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #70 | 10/15/2020 from 2020-10-15T05:45:32
It's been a month, but we're back! In the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss some of the offseason moves by NHL teams. They also talk about the upcoming Virtual Expo ...
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2001-02 Fleer Greats of the Game Hockey Cards | #69 | 9/15/2020 from 2020-09-15T04:07:46
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2001-02 Fleer Greats of the Game Hockey card set, which has an impressive lineup of Hall of Famers and homet...
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1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #68 | 8/28/2020 from 2020-08-28T20:16:11
In the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish look back at the 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Card set. They also discuss the pause of the NHL playoffs due to players protesting syste...
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1989-90 OHL & 1990 Memorial Cup Hockey Sets | #67 | 8/11/2020 from 2020-08-11T04:51:48
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Phase 2 of the NHL Draft Lottery -- including the New York Rangers somewhat controversial win of the firs...
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Collecting Mario Lemieux | #66 | 8/6/2020 from 2020-08-06T06:13:45
In Episode #66 of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish focus on the greatest "Number 66" ever: Mario Lemieux! They discuss the many, many different Mario Lemieux insert and tribut...
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1992-93 Bowman Hockey Cards | #65 | 7/16/2020 from 2020-07-16T04:47:48
It's been a little over a week, but the Puck Junk Podcast is back and at least as good as the last time! In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the upcoming restart of the NHL season,...
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1996-97 Black Diamond Hockey Cards | #64 | 7/4/2020 from 2020-07-04T05:31:06
In the newest episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their long-overdue recap of the Virtual Expo. Then they talk about the NHL Draft Lottery and the NHL's rumored "...
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Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020 | #63 | 6/25/2020 from 2020-06-25T05:07:20
Sal Barry and guest co-host Blake Isaacs talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson, Kevin Lowe, Kim St-Pierre and Ken Holland. Plus, they discuss wh...
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2005-06 Parkhurst Hockey Cards | #62 | 6/17/2020 from 2020-06-17T05:56:01
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a look back at the 2005-06 Parkhurst Hockey card set. It was one of the last sets to be released that season, b...
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1989-90 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #61 | 6/9/2020 from 2020-06-09T06:29:45
Sal Barry and Tim Parish look back 30 years at the 1989-90 Topps and O-Pee-Chee hockey card sets and reminisce about why those sets were awesome then -- and still awesome today. Plus, they talk abo...
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The NHL and Racial Justice | #60 | 6/5/2020 from 2020-06-05T04:18:57
In this episode, Sal Barry is joined by guest co-host Blake Isaacs. They discuss the NHL's reaction to the past week of violence and civil unrest. Sal and Blake also talk about the Red Wings' next ...
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The NHL Plans to Restart | #59 | 5/27/2020 from 2020-05-27T06:24:05
The NHL is back! Well, it will be back in July -- hopefully -- with 24 postseason teams, qualifying rounds, and a convoluted, two-phase draft lottery. Sal Barry and Tim Parish break down every aspe...
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The Controversy of Cards with Protective Film | #58 | 5/20/2020 from 2020-05-20T04:00:50
This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the controversial topic of hockey trading cards with protective film on them. From the mid-1990s until the early 2000s, card companies would put protecti...
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1993-94 Fleer PowerPlay Hockey Cards | #57 | 5/13/2020 from 2020-05-13T04:08:04
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish reminisce about 1993-94 Fleer PowerPlay Hockey, which was a modern day "tall boys" card set that didn't go over with collec...
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The Carolina Hurricanes & Chicago Wolves Affiliation | #56 | 5/4/2020 from 2020-05-04T17:19:19
After a two-ish week hiatus, the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast is back! This time, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the new affiliation agreement between the Carolina Hurricanes and the AHL's Chicago...
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1973-74 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #55 | 4/17/2020 from 2020-04-17T17:58:21
In today's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a look back at the 1973-74 Topps and O-Pee-Chee hockey card sets. They also get caught up in all the hockey happeni...
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1992-93 Topps Hockey Cards | #54 | 4/8/2020 from 2020-04-08T06:43:01
In the latest -- and dare we say greatest? -- episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish look back at the "ugly baby" known as the 1992-93 Topps Hockey card set. They also di...
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Neo-Retro Parkhurst Hockey Card Sets | #53 | 3/31/2020 from 2020-03-31T19:48:50
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the latest happenings around the world of hockey, including the cancellation of the KHL in Russia-- what took them...
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1986-87 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #52 | 3/24/2020 from 2020-03-24T17:33:01
This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the cancellation of the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championships and two Ottawa Senators players testing positive for COVID-19. They discuss Wayne Gretzky ...
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COVID-19 Pauses NHL Season | #51 | 3/17/2020 from 2020-03-17T07:00:50
COVID-19, a.k.a. the Coronavirus Disease, has halted the hockey season for the time being -- and for who knows how long? This week, Sal and Tim talk about how this pandemic has indefinitely "paused...
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Impacts the NHL | #50 | 3/12/2020 from 2020-03-12T06:13:13
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the COVID-19 disease, also known as Coronavirus, and how it has affected the NHL so far. Other topics include Roberto Luongo, Mika Zibanejad and remembering Cana...
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How the 1994-95 NHL Lockout Forever Changed Hockey Cards | #49 | 3/6/2020 from 2020-03-06T04:37:03
Nothing had a bigger effect on hockey trading cards than the 1994-95 NHL Lockout. Because of the lockout, companies could make more hockey sets, hockey cards became more expensive and autographed c...
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EBUG Sensation David Ayres | #48 | 2/28/2020 from 2020-02-28T06:15:45
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Emergency Backup Goalie sensation David Ayres, who played for the Carolina Hurricanes last Saturday and was the ...
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Collecting the Miracle on Ice Hockey Team | #47 | 2/21/2020 from 2020-02-21T05:28:54
This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice," when the U.S. Hockey Team beat the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics en route to winning the gold medal. Sal Barry and Tim P...
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1989-90 Panini Hockey Stickers | #46 | 2/14/2020 from 2020-02-14T04:20:27
In the latest episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a look back 30 years ago at the 1989-90 Panini Hockey Sticker set. They also talk about the upcoming National Ho...
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1985-86 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #45 | 2/7/2020 from 2020-02-07T07:24:09
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a long look back at the 1985-86 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey Card sets. They also talk about some new releases, includi...
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2020 NHL All-Star Game Recap & Champ's Hockey Cards | #44 | 1/27/2020 from 2020-01-27T05:37:11
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their recap of the 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend, from the Skills Competition and Elite Women's 3-on-3 Game on Frid...
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The Upcoming 2020 NHL All-Star Game | #43 | 1/22/2020 from 2020-01-22T07:24:54
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the upcoming 2020 NHL All-Star Game -- including the 3-on-3 women's game that will take place during the ...
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Matthew Tkachuk vs. Zack Kassian | #42 | 1/14/2019 from 2020-01-14T09:08:15
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Jim "Not the Goalie" Howard talk about the blowup between Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk. Other topics include the New Jersey...
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1993-94 Hockey Card Retrospective | #41 | 1/9/2020 from 2020-01-09T13:36:10
Sal Barry and Tim Parish go oldschool and discuss their memories of collecting hockey cards during the 1993-94 season -- what was great about that year, what could have been better, and why Sal say...
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John Tortorella & All-Star Game Selections | #40 | 1/6/2020 from 2020-01-06T06:33:21
Sal Barry and Jim "Not the Goalie" Howard talk about John Tortorella's epic postgame rant -- and subsequent fine by the NHL. They also give their two cents on the 2020 Winter Classic, Corey Perry's...
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The Jeremy Roenick Suspension | #39 | 12/30/2019 from 2019-12-30T05:42:10
This week, Sal Barry is joined by Puck Junk writer Jim "Not the Goalie" Howard. They discuss Jeremy Roenick's suspension by NBC, the Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook going on long-term injured reserve, t...
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Hockey for Christmas | #38 | 12/23/2019 from 2019-12-23T09:17:58
In the holiday-themed episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish share their stories -- as well as stories submitted by listeners -- about getting hockey cards and hockey mem...
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Redemption Cards | #37 | 12/18/2019 from 2019-12-18T07:21:49
Are redemption cards as awful as everyone says they are? Or are they a necessary evil? This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish weigh the pros and cons of companies using redemption cards in hockey card...
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Mike Brown Interview | #36 | 12/13/2019 from 2019-12-13T05:51:09
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, host Sal Barry talks with former NHL right wing Mike Brown, who played in over 400 regular season games -- and dropped the gloves over 100 times! Br...
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1999-2000 Hockey Card Retrospective | #35 | 12/3/2019 from 2019-12-03T18:56:29
This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a look 20 years into the past and discuss the 1999-2000 season in hockey cards -- from Topps, to Upper Deck to Pacific -- and why that season is unlike any ...
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The Akim Aliu & Bill Peters Conflict | #34 | 11/27/2019 from 2019-11-27T07:56:15
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the Akim Aliu and Bill Peters conflict. They also talk about Mike Babcock's firing, Robert Bortuzzo's suspension, n...
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Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019 | #33 | 11/21/2019 from 2019-11-21T06:47:20
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees: Guy Carboneau, Vaclav Nedomansky, Hayley Wickenheiser,Se...
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The Don Cherry Controversy | #32 | 11/13/2019 from 2019-11-13T21:40:57
In the latest episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a deep dive into the Don Cherry Controversy. Was Don out of line? Did the public overreact? Or was it a combinat...
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Do You Buy In-Person Autographs? | #31 | 11/7/2019 from 2019-11-07T07:02:07
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about buying in-person autographs on the secondary market. They also discuss the 2020 Winter Classic jerseys for the N...
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2019-20 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #30 | 10/31/2019 from 2019-10-31T05:00:52
In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal and Tim talk about the new 2019-20 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card set. Plus, the latest about Topps Now Hockey stickers and Upper Deck Game Dated Moments, and ...
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1981-82 Topps Hockey Cards | #29 | 10/22/2019 from 2019-10-22T05:20:42
This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish reminisce about the 1981-82 Topps Hockey card set -- a set that had different cards depending on what region of the U.S. you lived in. They also talk about new h...
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2019-20 Artifacts Hockey Cards | #28 | 10/15/2019 from 2019-10-15T22:08:41
In today's episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal and Tim discuss the new 2019-20 Artifacts Hockey set. Tim also talks about his failed attempt to buy the new Score Hockey cards. Plus, Sal speaks wi...
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Hockey Card Sets We Want to See Return | #27 | 10/08/2019 from 2019-10-08T05:19:05
In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal and Tim talk about hockey card sets that they want to see return. Plus, talk about the new Topps NOW stickers and Leaf Superlative sets for 2019-20, as...
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2019-20 Upper Deck MVP Hockey Cards | #26 | 9/30/2019 from 2019-09-30T06:32:07
DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK! OK, maybe you can call it a comeback. It's the long-awaited return of the Puck Junk Podcast, with your hosts Sal Barry and Tim Parish. In this episode, Sal and Tim talk ab...
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38th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention | #25 | 8/3/2017 from 2017-08-03T03:42:15
Sal and Tim discuss the 38th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention, held in Chicago from July 26 to July 30, 2017.
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2017 NHL Playoffs, Round 2 & Upper Deck Bounty Program | #24 | 5/12/2017 from 2017-05-12T04:57:46
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 D...
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2017 NHL Playoffs Round 1, Topps Skate & E-Pack| #23 | 4/25/2017 from 2017-04-25T03:57:58
Sal & Tim talk about the first round of the 2017 NHL Playoffs, Topps Skate, Upper Deck E-Pack, Dennis Wideman getting sued and more.
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2016-17 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey, Coaching Changes, Zach Werenski | #22 | 4/18/2017 from 2017-04-18T05:34:27
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.
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The Worst Hockey Card Insert Sets from the 1990s | #21 | 1/24/2017 from 2017-01-24T01:11:12
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.
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Playing Topps Skate, Vegas Golden Knights, J.F. Beruge | #20 | 11/30/2016 from 2016-11-30T07:46:06
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 Pant...
2016 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees | #19 | 11/16/2016 from 2016-11-16T06:24:43
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 controve...
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Topps NHL Skate, Connor McDavid & Jack Eichel | #18 | 10/18/2016 from 2016-10-18T02:16:57
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 wi...
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2016 World Cup of Hockey Preview | #17 | 9/12/2016 from 2016-09-12T05:21:16
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 Uni...
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1996-97 Pinnacle Mint Hockey Coin Set | #16 | 8/31/2016 from 2016-08-30T19:47:46
Sal Barry and Jim Howard reminisce about the 1996-97 Pinnacle Mint Hockey Coin set.
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Biggest Surprises of Summer 2016 | #15 | 8/22/2016 from 2016-08-22T05:34:16
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 th...
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1996-97 Fleer Metal Universe Hockey Cards | #14 | 8/17/2016 from 2016-08-16T23:45:09
Sal and Tim take a look back at the 1996-97 Fleer Metal Universe Hockey set, which came out 20 years ago.
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10 Years of Upper Deck (Faux) O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #13 | 7/25/2016 from 2016-07-24T21:52:11
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.
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The Problem with Case Breaks | #12 | 7/12/2016 from 2016-07-11T22:16:43
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 ...
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1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey Cards | #11 | 6/22/2016 from 2016-06-21T21:38:09
In Puck Junk Podcast #11, Sal and Tim talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup victory and the 1990-91 Upper Deck Hockey Set.
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Blackhawks-Wild Stadium Series & Jaromir Jagr | #10 | 2/23/2016 from 2016-02-23T06:09:19
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 ...
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2016 NHL Al-Star Game & John Scott | #9 | 2/2/2016 from 2016-02-02T03:25:12
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.
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2015 National Sports Collectors Convention | #8 | 7/27/2015 from 2015-07-26T23:26:50
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 ...
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1971-72 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #7 | 7/8/2015 from 2015-07-08T04:14:39
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.
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2015 Stanley Cup Finals, NHL Awards & Draft | #6 | 7/1/2015 from 2015-07-01T01:49:06
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.
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1984-85 O-Pee-Chee & Topps Hockey Cards | #5 | 6/8/2015 from 2015-06-08T06:53:35
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 To...
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2015 Stanley Cup Finals Preview | #4 | 6/2/2015 from 2015-06-02T07:49:20
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 agains...
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1998-99 Pacific & 2014-15 Fleer Ultra Hockey Cards | #3 | 5/27/2015 from 2015-05-27T06:48:19
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 ...
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1992-93 Fleer Ultra & 2014-15 MVP Hockey Cards | #2 | 5/20/2015 from 2015-05-20T15:52:02
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 V...
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1989-90 Topps / O-Pee-Chee & 2014-15 OPC Platinum Hockey Cards | #1 | 5/12/2015 from 2015-05-09T00:00
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 1989-9...
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