5 Best Hockey Trading Card Sets - Oct. 2023

Most Comprehensive

Large set of officially licensed trading cards from the 2020-2021 season with extras included.

Box set of 250 sealed cards officially licensed by the NHL. Features 50 star and rookie cards and blue parallels. 5 bonus cards from the Western and Eastern Stars and Rookie Insert Star Formation. Mint condition.

May be overpriced for what is included.

Best Bang for the Buck

Set of NHL trading cards from the 1980's and 1990's.

Box of 100 new, sealed cards from the 1980's and 1990's. 6 or 7 packs included. Cards may vary, including players and brands. Features an assortment of brands such as Upper Deck and Topps.

2020-2021 Upper Deck Extended Series NHL Hockey Blaster Box

May be best suited for beginner collectors or for fun.

Dinos Sports Fan Shop

Best Supplemental Set

A good addition to the traditional Upper Deck trading card sets for 2020-2021.

Name brand trading card set from the 2020-2021 season offers an extension of the classic Upper Deck sets. Includes cards with traditional Upper Deck styles, rookies, and veterans. Has 7 packs of 8 cards.

Strictly Mint Card Company Inc.

More of an add-on to Upper Deck sets rather than a standalone set.

2021-2021 Upper Deck Star Rookies Box Set

Best Rookie Set

Trading card set from a popular brand featuring successful rookies from the 2020-2021 hockey season.

This mint condition set of officially licensed NHL cards has an assortment of star rookies. Includes a chance of receiving an autographed card. Cards are sealed directly in the factory. Cards feature names, images, and stats.

2020-2021 Upper Deck Series 2 Box Set

Only includes rookie players.

Dinos Sports Fan Shop

Second Set Purchase

The next set to buy after the 2020-2021 Upper Deck Base Set.

Officially licensed hockey trading card set that would be the next purchase after the base set. Includes 6 packs of 8 cards and 1 bonus pack. Cards vary but may have 1 Young Gun and 1 Dazzlers Green card. Features rookie extras.