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 Crosby, Nikita Kucherov, and Matthew Schaefer.
Then the show shifts to one of the most interesting hobby conversations of the episode: young players on likely non-playoff teams who could be smart targets before next season. Doug highlights names like Gabe Perreault, Jimmy Snuggerud, Dalibor Dvorsky, Simon Nemec, Luke Hughes, Matthew Knies, Dustin Wolf, Frank Nazar, and Connor Bedard, with context on their opportunity, momentum, and card value.
Plus, Doug gives his Hobby 3 Stars, shares a value break spot and value vintage pick, and wraps things up by ripping four hobby packs of Upper Deck Series 2.

If you’re looking for hockey card insight beyond the obvious playoff names, this episode is packed with players, trends, and market angles worth watching.

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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 catching up to Buffalo's success, with deep dives into the rising markets for Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin, plus a look at why Josh Doan is the high-ceiling rookie you should be buying before his price follows his goal-scoring trajectory.

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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 also looks at key names discussed in the episode, including major deadline movers, hobby standouts, and value plays collectors should keep an eye on.

Plus, Doug rips into a 25-26 Upper Deck SP Hockey blaster, talks through the rookies and blue parallels, and gives his thoughts on what collectors can expect from the product.

In this episode:
- NHL trade deadline recap
- Which teams helped themselves most
- Matthew Schaefer Young Guns and early Series 2 reaction
- Hobby Three Stars and Traded Hobby Three Stars
- Card market takeaways and value picks
- 25-26 Upper Deck SP Hockey blaster rip

If you’re into hockey cards, Young Guns, Upper Deck Series 2, NHL trade deadline analysis, and hockey hobby trends, this one’s for you! Subscribe for more hockey card content, market talk, pack rips, and NHL hobby coverage.

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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 undisputed headliner, we discuss why this might be the deepest Young Guns class in years, featuring must-collect names like Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, and Ben Kindle.

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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.

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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 Jean Béliveau. Plus, he shares the incredible story behind the 1994 Pinnacle Sylvain Turgeon card that features a young Patrick Kane frozen in time watching from the crowd.

We also break down the Hobby 3 Stars (Olympic Edition), analyzing the market movement for Juraj Slafkovsky following his hot start at the Olympics, along with cards for Dalibor Dvorsky and Rasmus Dahlin. And, do an AHL Hobby 3 Stars, looking at the prospects to watch ahead of Series 2, including Matvei Gridin, Dmitriy Simashev, and Isaac Howard.

For this week's Vintage Value Pick, doug takes a look at Teemu Selanne's 1992-93 Fleer Ultra.

And to end the episode, he rips into the new 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee, chasing Marquee Rookies and parallels.

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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 card of the decade."

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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.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

8:10 - NHL News1

8:05 - Rookies Driving Hobby

30:19 - O-Pee-Chee Release

35:07 - Hobby 3 Stars

44:40 - Olympics Preview

1:02:22 - Value Vintage Pick

1:04:50 - Ripping Blackhawks Centennial

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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.

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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 Celebrini rookie cards, breaking down the latest sales data for his Young Guns and O-Pee-Chee cards.

Special guest Mick Kern from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio then stops by to share his lifelong passion for collecting, which began with the iconic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set. Mick discusses why he collects for the love of the game rather than profit and recounts an incredible story from his high school days where brokering a trade for a Pete Mahovlich card actually saved him from a beating by a bully who needed just that one card to complete his set. The conversation wraps up with Mick gifting Doug a hilarious personalized rookie card from 1989 and a look ahead at the future of the hobby.

To close out the show, Doug highlights the Hobby Three Stars of the week featuring Olympic-bound talents Jake Sanderson, Moritz Seider, and Jack Eichel.

The episode concludes with a Value Vintage Pick dedicated to Mick’s favorite player, Ken Dryden, and a breakdown of the best value break spots in the new Allure release, specifically looking at the Nashville Predators and other key teams to chase.

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