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Hockey Card Haven
Michael Distefano
41 episodes
1 week ago
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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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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Episodes (20/41)
Hockey Card Haven
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 Bold Predictions- Ivan Demidov Grading plays- Upper Deck President speaks out on state of hobby*This is not financial investment advice.

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1 week ago
1 hour 5 minutes 43 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 update

- Could the "Bootleg" insert be NHL's "Kaboom" or "Downtown"?

- Is LEAF an underrated product? Should licensing matter?Get $15 off our WHATNOT stream by using the link referral below (Next Stream: Thursday, OCT 23rd @ 9pm)

https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_

*This is not financial investment advice.

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2 weeks ago
54 minutes 32 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 Stock Exchange- Thoughts on Upper Deck's new e-Pack venture: "New Arrivals" - Are there too many card shows?Check out our WHATNOT streams: @ABCARDZ_Use your free $15 credit on your first purchase with the link below.https://whatnot.com/invite/abcardz_*This is not financial investment advice.

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 15 minutes 14 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 frenzy- $1,000 Haven Lineup Challenge- NHL Hobby Predictions*This is not financial investment advice.

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1 month ago
1 hour 10 minutes 24 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 record-setting contract. Will his hobby value rise?- PSA comes to Canada- Shipping alternatives with the Canada Post strike.*This is not financial investment advice.

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1 month ago
58 minutes 31 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 year's stature the greatest set release of all time?- Card Courthouse: Is it okay to trade/sell at card shows?*This is not financial investment advice.

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2 months ago
54 minutes 15 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 impacting Canadian sellers

- Personal Pickups.*This is not financial investment advice.

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2 months ago
44 minutes 58 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 enough hockey?- SP Authentic release day- Top 5 Rookie chases- Guess the price: Lane Hutson FWA*This is not financial investment advice.

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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 39 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 cards?

- New pickups*This is not financial investment advice.

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3 months ago
44 minutes 24 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 makes questionable change to bidding process. *This is not financial investment advice.

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4 months ago
46 minutes 29 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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 twice in SCF?- Ovi + Bedard cards sell for big money- Is wax becoming too expensive for consumers & Hobby Shops?Listen to the podcast on Spotify*This is not financial investment advice.

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4 months ago
52 minutes 43 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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.

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5 months ago
57 minutes 18 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
Stanley Cup Final Preview: How high can McDavid's market reach during run?

In today's episode, Mike Distefano and Brandon Moore break down and preview the Stanley Cup Final, and discuss what heights the Connor McDavid market could reach if he wins and whether he's a hold or a sell ahead of Game 1. Then Mike unviels the highest selling cards of the top 7 players in the Cup Final. *Reminder, the Hockey Card Haven Podcast is available on Spotify for you on-the-go listeners. *This is not financial investment advice.

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5 months ago
29 minutes 57 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
The Hockey Card Haven makes a return!

The Hockey Card Haven returns after a 3-month hiatus as Mike DiStefano explains the long layoff and what to expect from teh show moving forward. He discussed the upcoming release of Upper Deck Extended, and 'The Cup' experiments with new technology to deter 'patch-swapping'


Enjoy the show!

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5 months ago
31 minutes 41 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
Hockey Card Haven: NHL Trade Deadline primer+ How well will Macklin Celebrini's YG perform?

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 Trade Deadline Tips & Tricks- 5 players to target ahead of the deadline- 23-24 Clear Cut box break- Macklin Celebrini YG set to release next week, what impact could it have on the hobby?- Is Lane Hutson due for a dip?- Hockey Card Stock Exchange- weekly pickups + upcoming shows in the GTA. *This is not financial investment advice.

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8 months ago
51 minutes 42 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
Hockey Card Haven: Celebrini, Michkov headline Series 2 YGs checklist + Four Nations Final preview

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 heads to Boston for Four Nations festivities- Should Upper Deck capitalize on big moments of the tournament within future products?- Upper Deck Series Two checklist released, Michkov + Celebrinin headline YG class. - Are there too many YG Variations now?*This is not financial investment advice.

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8 months ago
36 minutes 6 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
Hockey Card Haven: My hockey cards were stolen... what now?

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's has his hockey cards stolen... what's the fallout and what advice does he have for the hobby? - Slabsharks weekly auction items to watch. - What impact does the Rantanen have on the hockey card market? - Card Courthouse: Importance of vouches - Upper Deck Series Two release date announced Slabsharks Auction page: https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trkparms=folent%3Aslabsharksinc%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_ssn=slabsharksinc&LH_Auction=1&_sop=16 Want to consign with Slabsharks: https://app.slabsharks.com/sign-up/SAID_Svhgv3yFtSSOD7MY *This is not financial investment advice.

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9 months ago
59 minutes 14 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
Hockey Card Haven: Macklin Celebrini, Matvei Michkov headline leaked Series Two Young Guns checklist

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:

- Slabsharks picks of the week

- Is the market shifting away from Young Guns investing/flipping?

- 24/25 Series Two YG list leaked, headlined by Celebrini + Michkov - Will Teammate Young Guns be a hit?

- Upper Deck releases inaugural PWHL card set. How will it impact the current women's market?

- weekly pickups. This Podcast is sponsored by Slabsharks. Click the link below to see the thousands of cards available in their weekly auctions: https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trkparms=folent%3Aslabsharksinc%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_ssn=slabsharksinc&LH_Auction=1&_sop=16


If You'd like to consign with Slabsharks, sign up using our referral link below: https://app.slabsharks.com/sign-up/SAID_Svhgv3yFtSSOD7MY *This is not financial investment advice.

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9 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 18 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
Hockey Card Haven: Card market thriving after Christmas dip; Top 5 YG value bin finds to hunt for

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: - Haven takes in the CSC show - Hockey card market bouncing back after Christmas dip - top 5 young guns to look for in the dollar bin. - Hockey Card stock exchange, who’s trending up/down - Upper Deck makes big blunder in gift to diamond dealers. Slabsharks: https://app.slabsharks.com/sign-up/SAID_Svhgv3yFtSSOD7MY CSC link: https://csceventhq.com/ - use promo code “TML5” for $5 off! *This is not financial investment advice.

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9 months ago
58 minutes 57 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
Hockey Card Haven: Are Young Guns becoming less investable?

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: - Igor Shesterkin gets paid, will goalies ever get hobby love? - Preds are floundering, and so are their cards. - NEW SEGMENT: Card Courtroom. - Is Young Guns flipping getting too difficult? - Slabsharks pickups of the week - Weekly pickups *This is not financial investment advice.

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11 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 36 seconds

Hockey Card Haven
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.