Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the 2026 NHL Draft and some of the best players selected. They also talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Plus, some of the recent big trades in the NHL and remembering former NHL player Kyle Calder, who suddenly passed away last month at age 47.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/07/01/podcast-250/

The Carolina Hurricanes are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions! In this episode, Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi talk about the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, the Hurricanes’ stellar play, goaltender Brandon Bussi seemingly coming out of nowhere, and why team captain Jordan Staal was the only choice for playoff MVP. The guys also talk about a new set of hockey cards commemorating the Hurricanes’ championship, and how the Final may impact rookie cards of Staal and Bussi. It’s 106 minutes of hockey goodness.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/06/16/podcast-249/

Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi talk all about Games One, Two, and Three of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights. This series has been awesome from the get-go and has even set a few NHL records along the way. This episode is 65 minutes of hockey goodness - with chapters so you can skip to your favorite part.

Show Notes and Links
 https://puckjunk.com/2026/06/08/podcast-248/

In this episode, Sal, Tim and Clemente discuss the passing of two NHL legends: Claude Lemieux and Dennis Hull. The guys then give a preview of - and their predictions for - the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, then have a long talk about the 2025-26 SPx Hockey set. It's two hours of hockey goodness -with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/06/02/podcast-247/

Sal and Clemente recap Round 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs and preview Round 3. Then they look at the 2025-26 Flair Hockey set, which hearkens back to the original 1994-95 Flair Hockey set, but with several new twists. The 1990s are back and won't be going away anytime soon. It's 122 minutes of hockey goodness - with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/05/20/podcast-246/ ‎

The stars have aligned and all three hosts are back! This week, Sal, Tim, and Clemente give a reap of the first round of the 2026 NHL playoffs – including some upsets and some not-so-surprising sweeps. The guys then take a long look at the new 2025-26 Fleer Ultra hockey card set, which is back as a physical card product for the first time in over a decade. It’s 118 minutes of hockey goodness – with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/05/06/podcast-245/

Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi give their review of 2025-26 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey cards, from what's great about the set, to the top rookies, to the best - and worst - inserts. Plus, a look at recent milestones hit by Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, and Patrick Kane. It’s 118 minutes of hockey goodness – with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts.  The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video. 

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/04/15/podcast-244/

Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their recap of the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular, with Tim sharing his perspective as a buyer while Sal shares his observations as a seller. Topics include what hockey cards were popular, which former NHL players were signing autographs, the staggering prices of wax, and if card shows as we know them are coming to an end. Plus, a look at the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team that won the gold medal at the 2026 Paralympic Games. It's 116 minutes of hockey goodness - with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video. 

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/03/18/podcast-243/

In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish reflect on the 1985-86 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets, which were released 40 years ago. They discuss the best rookie cards, the worst airbrushed cards, and other interesting facts about those iconic sets. Plus, a look at the new Youngblood movie coming out this week, the Chicago Sports Spectacular, and an easy way to buy sports cards. It's 132 minutes of hockey goodness – with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/03/05/podcast-242/

Sal, Tim, and Clemente recap the 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament - where both the U.S. Men's team and the U.S. Women's team beat Canada to win the gold medal. Other topics include more Topps Now Olympic hockey cards and a look at the Young Guns checklist for 2025-26 Upper Deck Series 2. It's two hours of hockey goodness - with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video. 

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/02/24/podcast-241/