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Buzz Break: 2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe (blaster)

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down the results here. Like this and want to see more -- or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe hockey cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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This entry was posted in Hockey, Buzz Break and tagged NHL, Carey Price, Sean Monahan, Brad Marchand, Claude Giroux, Dylan Cozens, Aleksander Barkov, Anze Kopitar, Elvis Merzlikins, Igor Shesterkin, Jonathan Huberdeau, Victor Hedman, Alexander True, Ty Dellandrea, Evander Kane, Kirill Kaprizov, Jason Robertson, David Pastrnak, Connor McMichael, 2020-21 Skybox Metal Universe, Jacob Markstrom, John Carlson, Mark Scheifele, Mikko Rantanen, Thomas Chabot, Jonathan Marchessault, John Klingberg, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Olli Juolevi, Alexander Romanov, Tristan Jarry, Brandon Hagel, Calvin Thurkauf, Robin Lehner on May 22, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021-22 Parkhurst hockey cards

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2021-22 Parkhurst hockey cards (blaster)
Where to buy: Click here (when available)

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This entry was posted in Hockey, Buzz Break and tagged Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Jamie Benn, NHL, Erik Karlsson, Phil Esposito, Steven Stamkos, Taylor Hall, Claude Giroux, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Vladimir Tarasenko, Maxime Comtois, Patrice Bergeron, Aleksander Barkov, Ryan O'Reilly, Elvis Merzlikins, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Forsberg, 2021-22 Parkhurst, Kris Letang, Drew Doughty, Roman Josi, Sebastian Aho, Cale Makar, Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, Moritz Seider, Anton Lundell, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Spencer Knight, Jamie Drysdale, Vasily Podkolzin, Calen Addison, Adam Ruzicka, Mattias Samuelsson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Tomas Hertl, Elias Pettersson, Taylor Raddysh, Jake Leschyshyn, Alex Newhook, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Adam Lowry on February 1, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 hockey cards

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 hockey cards (retail tin)
Where to buy: Click here

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This entry was posted in Hockey, Buzz Break and tagged Jack Eichel, NHL, Alex Ovechkin, Bo Horvat, T.J. Oshie, Aleksander Barkov, Ryan Getzlaf, Gabriel Landeskog, Phil Kessel, Anze Kopitar, Oscar Klefbom, Tuukka Rask, Nikita Gusev, Ryan O'Reilly, Elvis Merzlikins, Vitek Vanecek, Reid Duke, Tyler Benson, Gabe Vilardi, Josh Norris, Quinn Hughes, Zach Werenski, Andrei Svechnikov, 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 on December 29, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Collecting Game-used: Capturing a game-used puck in action

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Game-used hockey pucks aren't all that flashy of an item compared to baseballs which are prepped for game use and then collect dirt and damage through their life of play -- it's just one way hockey's just a little different than other sports.
Sure, damage can and is done but you won't necessarily see it on every puck. But when it comes to those glorious goal-loving (and smelly) rubber rocks, there is some oldschool charm in how they are taped and marked after use. It's something that's been done for years -- and that can make a gamer more interesting along with, of course, elusive action photos of them in use.
The example you see here? It's a top-notch photo but the puck just isn't in the original frame -- but you can tell where it is by the direction Los Angeles Kings defenseman Derek Forbort and goalie Jonathan Quick are looking. Spoiler: It's a top-shelf goal by Florida Panthers star Evgenii Dadonov.
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This entry was posted in Hockey, Collecting Game-used and tagged game-used memorabilia, NHL, Fanatics, Los Angeles Kings, Jonathan Quick, Evgenii Dadonov, Florida Panthers, L.A. Kings authenticated, Aleksander Barkov, Mike Matheson on June 13, 2019 by BlowoutBuzz.

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Basketball
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Hockey
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Non-sports
Oct. 1 - Topps Chrome Spongebob
Oct. 9 - Keepsake Invincible S1P
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Oct. 15 - Historic Autos 15th
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Gaming
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