1249A - UD Hockey Odds Perspectives

Dr. Beckett dives into boxes of 2023-24 Upper Deck Extended and Synergy Hockey hobby boxes, sharing thoughts on young guns, the allure of hobby boxes, and the general landscape of hockey cards. Dr. Beckett also discusses the impact of player fatigue, specifically referencing Connor McDavid's playoff performance. The episode touches on the odds and randomness in card distribution, the excitement of the National Sports Collectors Convention, and the potential improvements in the hobby industry.00:56 Observations on Hockey and UD's Performance01:31 The Connor McDavid Phenomenon03:01 Extended Series and Young Guns Discussion04:08 Bounties and Rewards in Card Collecting06:58 Synergy Box and Statistical Oddities