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Nonsense on Ice

Nonsense on Ice

Written by: Doug Plagens
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 Join Doug Plagens for a weekly dose of hockey collectibles conversation. You can expect to hear about hockey news and how it relates to the hobby, as well as the latest hockey card releases, young players to know, and much more! Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Olympic Hobby Stars to Watch + Ripping 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee, Interview With Steve Mears

    Olympic Hobby Stars to Watch + Ripping 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee, Interview With Steve Mears
    Feb 17 2026
    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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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Big NHL Trade, Olympics Preview & Award Contenders

    Big NHL Trade, Olympics Preview & Award Contenders
    Feb 10 2026
    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." Plus, we analyze the Hobby 3 Stars with two distinct lists: players heading to the Olympics like Karel Vejmelka and Jake Guentzel , and "sleeper" players staying home like Lane Hutson and Brandon Bussi whose markets you shouldn't ignore. The episode wraps up with a look at Macklin Celebrini’s legitimate Hart Trophy case and a rip of the Blackhawks Centennial collection where we hunt for autographs and relics.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • O-Pee-Chee is Here! Olympic Roster Review + Patrick Kane Makes History

    O-Pee-Chee is Here! Olympic Roster Review + Patrick Kane Makes History
    Feb 3 2026
    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. Plus, with the Olympic Winter Games just days away, we preview the Olympic rosters for Canada, USA, Sweden, and Finland. Who is the favorite for gold, and which players could see their card values skyrocket with a big tournament performance? Finally, we wrap things up with a Value Vintage Pick from the Miracle on Ice era and rip into a Blackhawks Centennial Collection Hobby Tin! 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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    1 hr and 16 mins
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