It wasn't just any Connor Bedard Young Guns card, either. What are the best steps to protecting valuable hockey cards and finding out what they're worth?

Upper Deck Series Two hockey cards are now available in 2023-24, including the latest Young Guns set. The hype for the Connor Bedard Young Guns card is through the roof, with a $1-million bounty even being placed on the 1-of-1 Outburst Gold Bedard card.

The hunt was on during the March 12 episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show, presented by Upper Deck. Resident hockey card expert Jared Ostroff shares the best tips for finding out what your cards are worth and what happens when you find something that deserves a closer look.

What did Jared and our hosts Ryan Kennedy and Connor Somerville find? We'll let their reactions do the talking:

2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 cards hit store shelves on March 6 and features some of the biggest young names out there like Connor Bedard. Keep an eye out for the series’ Young Guns cards, which include special Outburst Gold 1-of-1. Find them at your local hobby shop.

Check out the link to the full episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show below.