Published 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.
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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 1/1 the greatest modern hockey card ever made?💰 SlabSharks' massive $600,000 bounty offer📈 Why the owner chose Goldin Auction instead🔥 Could this card break the all-time modern hockey card record?📦 Will Series 2 sealed wax prices rise or fall now that the biggest chase card has surfaced?💎 How this sale could impact Macklin Celebrini's market—and the hockey card hobby as a wholeIf you're into hockey cards, Upper Deck Young Guns, PSA grading, sports card investing, or hockey card collecting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Be sure to **LIKE** the video, **SUBSCRIBE** to Hockey Card Haven, and let us know in the comments:**What do you think the Macklin Celebrini 1/1 Young Guns Gold Outburst will sell for? Would you take the $600,000 offer or send it to auction?**#HockeyCards #MacklinCelebrini #YoungGuns #UpperDeck #SportsCards #PSA #GoldOutburst #HockeyCardHaven #CardCollecting #SportsCardInvestingListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 2 min
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. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to **LIKE**, **SUBSCRIBE**, and **turn on notifications** so you never miss our weekly hockey card market updates.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
54 min
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 opportunity or the start of a market correction?🏒 How the hobby reacted to NHL Free Agency, including Sergei Bobrovsky's move to Toronto.🏒 Leo Carlsson's massive offer sheet and what it could mean for the future values of young superstars like Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, and Cale Makar.🏒 Ivan Demidov's new contract and whether his cards are still worth investing in.🏒 Alexander Ovechkin's extension and how a potential farewell season could impact his card market.🏒 Upper Deck announces 2025-26 Tableau Hockey – First impressions and whether collectors should be excited.🏒 PSA sets another all-time grading record. Are we heading toward another "junk slab" era?Whether you're buying, selling, grading, investing, or simply collecting hockey cards, we'll cover the latest hobby trends, market movements, and our biggest takeaways from another wild week.💬 What do YOU think?• Are you buying or selling Connor Bedard cards?• Is Leo Carlsson the next hobby superstar?• Are you excited for Upper Deck Tableau Hockey?Leave your thoughts in the comments!👍 If you enjoyed the episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest hockey card news, market updates, and hobby discussions.#HockeyCards #ConnorBedard #UpperDeck #PSA #NHL #HockeyCardMarket #YoungGuns #LeoCarlsson #IvanDemidov #AlexanderOvechkin #SportsCards #CardCollectingListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
51 min
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 predictions, and which current Toronto Maple Leafs stand to benefit the most from McKenna becoming the new face of the franchise. In this episode, we discuss: 🏒 Our thoughts on the 2026 NHL Draft and Upper Deck's increased involvement in promoting the hobby. 📈 Gavin McKenna card sales since being selected first overall. 💰 Way-too-early predictions for McKenna Young Guns, Future Watch Auto, Rookie Shield, and Outburst 1/1 values. 🍁 Which Maple Leafs players could see their hockey card markets rise the most because of McKenna. 🔥 Ranking the most hobby-relevant NHL free agents, including Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Kane, and Sergei Bobrovsky. 🎥 A follow-up on last week's Black Future Watch Auto discussion. 📦 The latest PSA grading backlog update and why collectors are increasingly turning to SGC and Beckett. What do YOU think? 💬 How much will Gavin McKenna's Young Guns rookie card sell for? 💬 Which NHL free agent will have the biggest impact on the hockey card market? If you enjoy hockey cards, sports card investing, NHL collecting, and hobby market analysis, be sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #HockeyCards #GavinMcKenna #UpperDeck #YoungGuns #NHLDraft #SportsCards #HockeyCardCollecting #PSA #MapleLeafs #CardInvesting
1 hr 4 min
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 Tkachuk going to see a price surge after trade?- What happens to Ovechkin's market with pending career decision? - SP Authentic Opening Day sales- Is Demidov + Scheafer overpriced?- Does the Hall-of-Fame bump still exist?- What's More Likely: NHL Market edition (Makar, Celebrini, Matthews) Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 18 min
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:- Carolina winning the Stanley Cup - Jordan Staal and Brandon Bussi hobby bubble- Joseph Woll trade shakes up card market- Who's the best buy from the trade?- UD Extended Two-Week price check-up- IS the product a sleeping Giant?- SP Authentic releases next week.- pickups, shows this weekListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 2 min
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 Stankoven. - Star players can be bricks too. Players to stay away from this summer. - Hobby Mount Rushmore- Bedard vs. Crosby- Celebrini encroaching on GOAT status?- Where's the best place to sell cards in 2026?Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 4 min
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 Extended release day- UD earns 5-star review for Debut Game Jersey chases- Top sales from Extended- How are top Young Guns from Series 1 & 2 holding up in the market?- Are we in a Covid Boom 2.0?- PSA shuts down value tiers; What does this mean for the hobby?Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 5 min
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 value? - Value of Schaefer 1/1 Golden Treasures? - Vintage market on fire - 2025-26 UD Extended Series Young Guns Tiers list Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple Podcasts *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 5 min
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 AI Photo editing a problem? - PSA announces longer turnaround times - Upper Deck releases OPC Platinum - Sneak peek at UD Extended SeriesListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 3 min
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 Young Guns? - Anthony's hobby BRICK list - show pick-ups Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple Podcasts
43 min
Your everything guide to succeeding at the Expo!
1 hr 11 min
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. - Juraj Slafkovsky's surging market- Who will be this year's Expo darling?- What happens to Celebrini, Bedard, and Matthews markets in the offseason?- Top Young Guns dollar bin guys?- eBay makes severe changes to the buying process- New pickupsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
53 min
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:- Early expo predictions- sizing up the NHL Playoff landscape - Top players we're loading up on- Card courthouse: selling on eBay vs in-person.- National Hockey Card Day this Saturday- News, notes, pickupsListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 3 min
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, sell or long-term hold? - Upper Decks Ultimate Collection mail-in program oopsyListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hockey-card-haven/id1757005205Use our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
42 min
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 dropping- Series 1 YG Value check-in- 1/1 Ivan Demidov Gold outburst pulled!- Aaron Judge's rookie sale card sets a new modern record. Is the industry about to boom?Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 0 min
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 Series 2- Is Matthew Schaefer worth its price?- Is Easton Cowan selling for too low?- The smart buys to make on release day- NHL Trade deadline talk + Hobby ImpactListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
57 min
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 happen with Celebrini's market after settling for Silver- Top players to watch ahead of NHL Trade deadline- Top 5 Young Guns to chase in Upper Deck Series 2 Flagship + Price predictions. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hockey-card-haven/id1757005205 Use our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
1 hr 3 min
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 Olympian? - What's Celebrini's hobby ceiling? - Recapping the Collectors Super Show -- a.k.a. Mini-Expo - Five Scummy things Dealers do to watch out forListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bMxDVBWfyZ6CVDERisDI5?si=oRHfwEcPS0uNvJSFCrol3g Listen on Apple PodcastsUse our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.
55 min
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 current + future value of Young Guns Teammates cards- Card Courthouse: Was the seller or buying in the wrong on a 1/1 McDavid- Players to add and strategizing Olympic flips. Use our WhatNot Promo Code to get a free $15 credit: https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_ *This is not financial investment advice.