Upper Deck Series 2 Preview: Matthew Schaefer Young Guns Chase & Team USA Wins Gold

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. The hobby isn't just buzzing about new releases—it's still reeling from a historic international performance. We react to Team USA’s dramatic gold medal victory over Canada and analyze the immediate "Hobby Bump" for stars like Jack Hughes, Connor Hellebuyck, and Matt Boldy. Doug examines the surging market data from CardLadder and explains why that "Golden Goal" has fundamentally changed the value floor for Jack Hughes cards forever. Plus, we look ahead to the looming #nhl Trade Deadline and how shifting rosters—including Artemi Panarin’s move to the Los Angeles Kings—will impact the hobby. From vintage Olympic history to live O-Pee-Chee pack rips, this episode is your ultimate guide to a massive week in hockey. Programming note: Nonsense on Ice now has its own YouTube channel! Please consider subscribing and joining us on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices