Hockey Card Haven

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 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

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 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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. 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.