Hockey Card Haven
by Michael Distefano
This weekly podcast dives deep into the world of hockey card collecting flipping and investing. Hosts, Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini, dig into the latest breaking news in the hobby and give quality analysis of the card market and new product releases.
Episodes
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Is a Sports Card market CRASH coming?! 📉😱
With the Toronto Sport Card Expo just ONE WEEK away, we're breaking down the latest hockey card market trends, rising prices, and whether the hobby could be heading for a major crash!🔥 In Episode 96: - 📉 Is a Sports Card Market Crash Coming?- 💰 Connor McDavid's Young Guns Market Is SURGING!…
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The Hockey Card Market Is HEATING UP! 🔥 ft. @noteriknagy
🔥 The Hockey Card Market Is HEATING UP! 📈🏒🔥In Episode 95 of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, Anthony is joined by special guest @noteriknagy to discuss the latest hockey card market trends, his experience working with Upper Deck, INSANE hockey card pulls, and everything happening in the...
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Is Connor Bedard BETTER Than Macklin Celebrini?
Is Connor Bedard BETTER than Macklin Celebrini? 👀🏒In Episode 94 of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, Anthony is joined by @FantasyHockeyExpert diving into one of the biggest debates in hockey: Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini! Who is the better player, and what does it mean for their hockey...
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2026-27 Upper Deck Series 1 Preview: Ranking the TOP Young Guns, New Inserts + More!
2025-26 Upper Deck Series 1 is here, and we're breaking down the TOP Young Guns to chase! In Episode 93, we preview the brand-new Upper Deck Series 1 hockey card release, discuss the biggest Young Guns, rank the top chases, and build our 2025-26 Series 1 Young Guns Tier List. We also take a look…
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Macklin Celebrini due for a REGRESSION?! The 2026-27 Hockey Card Hobby Prediction Show.
🚨 ANTHONY HAS A BIG TAKE… IS MACKLIN CELEBRINI DUE FOR REGRESSION IN 2027?! We're making some BIG hockey card hobby predictions in this episode, starting with Anthony's boldest take of the year: could Macklin Celebrini be a regression candidate in 2027? We also break down McKenna's NHL debut…
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What Hockey Cards are we investing in BEFORE the season starts: $1000 Challenge RETURNS!
🏒 Hockey Card Haven Podcast EP. 91What hockey cards should you buy, sell, or hold heading into the 2026-27 NHL season? Mike breaks down some of the biggest names and storylines in the hockey card hobby, including Steven Stamkos, Macklin Celebrini, Kirill Kaprizov, Hellebuyck, Anth, and more.🔥…
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PSA Raises Grading Prices AGAIN! What It Means for Hockey Card Collectors
PSA just made a MAJOR change to the sports card grading landscape, and we’re breaking down what it means for hockey card collectors! The new $84.99 PSA Standard grading tier, 100–110 business day turnaround, the massive backlog, and the future of Value pricing could fundamentally change how...
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HOCKEY CARD MARKET BOOMING… But Is a Correction Coming? | Market update, PSA Backlog, & Schaefer 1/1
The hockey card hobby is STILL BOOMING — but is a market correction coming after the summer?In this episode of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, we break down the latest trends in the hockey card market, including CardLadder’s massive $1.23 BILLION August report, the top 5 hockey card sales from...
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Macklin Celebrini 1/1 sale OBLITERATES modern card Records
Welcome back to Episode 88 of the **Hockey Card Haven Podcast!** Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini dive into the biggest stories from the hockey card hobby, including the conclusion of the massive **Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Outburst Gold 1/1 auction**.🏒 **IN THIS EPISODE:**💰 The final sale...
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Is the hobby in BIG trouble?
Welcome back to the show! 🏒📈This week we're breaking down everything that happened at **The National Sports Collectors Convention**, including the biggest hobby storylines, the insane prices collectors were paying, the **PSA grading controversy**, and why **Upper Deck's booth** may have stolen...
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Is this 1/1 Macklin Celebrini card going to change the hockey card hobby FOREVER?
The biggest hockey card of the year has finally been pulled.In this episode of **Hockey Card Haven**, we break down the stunning discovery of the **1/1 Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Gold Outburst** and what could become one of the biggest sales in hockey card history.We discuss:🏒 Is the Celebrini...
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🚨 Hockey Card Market Stays HOT Through Summer | Ultimate Collection, Celebrini & Halifax Expo recap
In this episode of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast Mike DiStefano, Anthony Santini, and special guest Phil Marsh (Loud Phil) from the Hockey Card Gongshow Podcast break down the biggest stories in the hockey card hobby.
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Connor Bedard Injury causing PANIC in the Hockey Card Market | Free Agency, Leo Carlsson & Grading
The hockey card market had a HUGE week, and we're breaking down everything collectors need to know!In this episode of Hockey Card Haven, we react to the biggest NHL news and discuss how it impacts the hockey card hobby, including:🏒 Connor Bedard sidelined for FOUR MONTHS – Is this a buying...
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Gavin McKenna cards are BOOMING!!
The NHL Draft is in the books, and the hockey card market is already reacting! On Episode 84 of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini break down the biggest hobby stories of the week, including Gavin McKenna's exploding card market, way-too-early rookie card price...
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BUY Gavin McKenna NOW? NHL Trades Send Hockey Cards Into a Frenzy!
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Does Gavin McKenna own hockey cards + are they worth buying?- NHL Trades send hobby into frenzy- Is Brady…
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Is 2025-26 Extended Series a sleeping giant?
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community.
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Hockey Card Haven: Hobby Mount Rushmore of safest players to buy this summer
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- NHL Stanley Cup final update- Guess the Comp: Mitch Marner, Brandon Bussi, Brett Howden, Sebastian Aho, Logan...
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2025-26 Extended Series earns 5-star reviews + what does the PSA shut down mean for the hobby
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community.
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Big Pulls, Big Sales, & Extended Series draws Bigger attention
Every Week, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Playoff Market Movement - Importance of capitalizing on hobby moments. - Bedard 1/1 Shield auto pulled, what's the...
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MTL Expo Recap, Playoff market buzz, Upper Deck's home run
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Montreal Sport Card Expo Recap - Are Bootleg's an undervalued gem? - Hobby downfalls + What to watch for. - Is…
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Toronto Sport Card Expo Recap!!
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Overall impressions from Expo - What did we learn about the hobby this weekend? - Is the hobby evolving beyond...
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Toronto Sport Card Expo preview show: A tips & tricks guide to succeeding at the Expo
Your everything guide to succeeding at the Expo!
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Slafkovsky sales surging, Celebrini summer outlook, & Spring Expo expectations.
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Hobby Market up 16% in the last six months.
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Hockey card hobby heating up as the Stanley Cup Playoffs near
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community.
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Is Matthew Schaefer's market heading for a Celebrini-like EXPLOSION?
Every week, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Torotno Spring Expo details - Anthony's failed PSA SUB - Matthew Schaefer's market is exploding - Is Celebrini a buy,...
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The Hockey Card industry is BOOMING; Series 2 surging in price and demand
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Series 2 increasing in price due to high demand- Matthew Schaefer YG value holding strong- Other Series 2 values...
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Matthew Schaefer sales souring on Upper Deck Series 2 release day!!
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community.
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Jack Hughes' hobby market explodes after scoring the 'Golden Goal' for USA| Top Series 2 Young Guns
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- USA's Gold Medal-winning performance over Canada- Jack Hughes' market explodes after golden goal- What will…
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Macklin Mania continues as Canada competes for Olympic gold & a recap of this weekend's "Mini-Expo"
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Olympic hockey rules. The Boys shoot the breeze on the QF round - Has Celebrini's market benefited most of any...
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Connor McDavid 1/1 eBay sale raises eyebrows + Which NHLers are we buying ahead of the Olympics
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Mike Updates on his collection buy and announces his alliance with the top loader binder gang- Debating the...
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Hockey card market trends to start 2026 + Mike bought out an entire table!!
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Mike bought out a table at a local card show. - Matthew Scheafer headlines top Allure sales from opening week-...
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Leaked 2025-26 Young Guns checklist + Macklin Celebrini hockey card market surges AGAIN!
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Macklin Celebrini market surges...
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Blockbuster NHL Trades shake up the hobby + the future of card grading after Collector buys Beckett
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Oilers/Pens swap goalies... is Jarry more investable after the trade?- Quinn Hughes trade impact on the hobby-...
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Is the PSA controversy just a misunderstanding? Record-high Macklin Celebrini + Connor McDavid sales
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community.
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24-25 The Cup Release + Interview w CardLadder Co-Founder Josh Johnson
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Jesper Wallstedt market heating up - Big Sales from the month of December - Bedard's market continues to grow -...
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Hobby breakout palooza defines Q1 of the Hockey Card market
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Which hobby breakouts are "Frauds" or "F'real"- Is Celebrini's market getting out of hand?- Snypes shill bidding...
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2025 Fall Toronto Sport Card Expo Recap Show!!
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Overall thoughts on the Expo. - Youth movement is here with Celebrini, Bedard, and Leo Carlsson. - 5 things we...
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2025 Toronto Sport Card Expo Preview: How to thrive at the best hockey show in the world
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Expo Giveaway details- 5 Tips and Tricks for 1st-time Expo goers- Who will define this year's Fall Expo?- Expo...
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Dealer POV: Prepping for Toronto Sport Card Expo & Upper Deck Series One market update
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Expo preparation process as a dealer - Massive Expo signing guests - Upper Deck Series 1 Young Guns market…
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2025-26 Series 1 review, Top-5 Young Guns + Hobby box break
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Top 5 Young Guns in 25-26. - What will Ivan Demidov's YG price settle at?- Series 1 Box Break. - Hockey Card…
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2025-26 NHL Hobby Predictions
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- McDavid signs new deal, safest investment in Hobby?- McKenna signs auto deal with Topps- Ultimate release causes...
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2025-26 Young Guns class revealed for Series One + Is Kaprizov undervalued in hobby?
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- 2025-26 Series 1 Young Guns revealed + reviewed- Mike's trip to the VanCity Card show - Kaprizov signs...
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Is Stature going to be the greatest hockey card set of all time?
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Anthony & Mike's Best summer investment- Is this season make-or-break for Connor Bedard's hobby market?- Is this...
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Is Another Hockey Card Boom Coming?
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Big money has entered the hobby - Boom or bubble? - What is investable in 2025: Know what to buy - Tarrifs...
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Is The National worth attending as a hockey card collector?
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Anthony's 'National' recap- Biggest differences between The National and Toronto Sport Card Expo- Was there…
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Hockey Card Haven: Anthony takes on 'The National' + PSA's slippery slope
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following: - Anthony's heading to the National - Tips & Tricks to succeeding at the Big Shows. - Is PSA buying back graded...
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NHL Draft + Free Agency recap and its impact on the hockey card market
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Brandon Moore discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Winners and losers of the offseason- Hockey Card Stock Exchange: Trending up/down- Offseason investing plans-eBay...
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Florida Panthers getting hobby love after Stanley Cup victory + Is sealed product too expensive?
Every Wednesday, Mike Distefano and Anthony Santini discuss the latest and hottest hobby news in the hockey card collecting community. On this week's show, they discuss the following:- Recap Stanley Cup Final- Is Florida becoming hobby-relevant?- Will McDavid's legacy take a hit after losing…
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Are 'Case Hits' underrated or underwhelming within the hockey card community?
On this week's episode of the Hockey Card Haven Podcast, Mike DiStefano is joined by Brandon Moore to chat about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and its impact on the market, and is there a marketing issue with 'Case Hits' in the hockey card hobby?*This is not financial investment advice.
About this show
This weekly podcast dives deep into the world of hockey card collecting flipping and investing. Hosts, Mike DiStefano and Anthony Santini, dig into the latest breaking news in the hobby and give quality analysis of the card market and new product releases.
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Michael Distefano