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Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys analyze two recent NHL trades -- Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose and Rasmus Andersson to Vegas -- before diving into the state of the Rangers. How can GM Chris Drury conduct a proper retool? Plus: Mitch Marner returns to Toronto.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)00:00 - Did Canucks get enough in Sherwood trade? 2:54 - Golden Knights reel in their guy ... again 5:29 - Fixing the Rangers: Uncomfortable conversations 13:32 - Fixing the Rangers: Panarin trade return 21:54 - Fixing the Rangers: Player development woes 31:54 - Cheer or Boo: Marner’s return to Toronto Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NewYorkRangers #ArtemiPanarin #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On the latest episode of Top Shelf, the guys put their heads together to make a list of the 10 most impactful trades since 2020. How many recent blockbusters make the quarter-century cut? Where does 2016's P.K.-Subban-for-Shea-Weber whopper land? Joe Thornton to San Jose?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00-1:45: Intro1:45-5:40: #10: Hughes to MIN5:40-10:25: #9: Rantanen to CAR10:25-14:50: #8: Karlsson to SJS14:50-17:53: #7: Luongo to VAN17:53-21:06: #6: Blake to COL21:06-27:36: #5: Eichel to VGK27:36-31:48: #4: Tkachuk to FLA31:48-36:00: #3: Pronger to ANA36:00-40:55: #2: Subban to NSH40:55-45:16: #1: Thornton to SJS45:16-45:56: OutroFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On the latest episode of Top Shelf, the guys drum up some future headlines for the second half of the NHL season. Panthers and Leafs playoff chances, next teams for Stamkos and Panarin, Celebrini and the Hart, and much more. Also: Trivia! Top goal-scorers of the 2025 calendar year.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Recapping Week 1 overreactions3:06 - Introducing future headlines concept3:22 - Panthers and playoffs5:45 - Cup Final matchup, winner9:24 - Stamkos trade destination13:34 - Panarin free agency fit17:14 - Enticing Hart Trophy case24:22 - Maple Leafs and playoffs28:44 - Trivia! Top goal-scorers of 2025 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#MacklinCelebrini #ArtemiPanarin #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys talk NHL prospects: biggest team takeaways and strongest player performances from the 2026 world juniors, plus a 10-team midseason mock draft. Is Gavin McKenna still the presumptive No. 1 pick?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - World juniors debrief: Top takeaways8:55 - World juniors debrief: Strong impressions 16:23 - Midseason mock draft 17:02 - No. 1 pick: Canucks20:04 - No. 2: Jets24:54 - No. 3: Flames26:56 - No. 4: Blackhawks28:20 - No. 5: Mammoth31:00 - No. 6: Blues32:30 - No. 7: Predators34:15 - No. 8: Rangers36:55 - No. 9: Blue Jackets38:39 - No. 10: Sharks40:35 - Remembering David Branch Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#VancouverCanucks #WinnipegJets #GavinMcKenna

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys preview the 2026 World Junior Championship. Who are the key players to watch? Will Canada right the ship after consecutive poor showings? Can the USA three-peat on home ice? Also: handing out Christmas gifts to NHL teams!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Our favorite world juniors moment2:35 - Player to watch at 2026 WJC: Gavin McKenna5:10 - Player to watch: Ivar Stenberg9:10 - Players to watch: Multiple top D-men12:22 - Will Canada right the ship and win gold? 16:35 - Host U.S. vying for three-peat 22:30 - Handing out a Christmas gift to the Sabres27:14 - Handing out a gift to the Kraken29:41 - Handing out a gift to Maple Leafs Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#TeamCanada #IIHF #WorldJuniorChampionships

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys unpack the Quinn Hughes blockbuster then tier all 32 NHL teams a couple of weeks shy of 2025-26's halfway point. How good is Minnesota, really? Which teams are certified Stanley Cup contenders? One trade away from contending? Fraudulent?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - High-level Quinn Hughes trade takeaways7:47 - Bottom-tier teams after last week's trades9:31 - Edmonton12:20 - Florida15:14 - Detroit18:17 - Montreal20:25 - Anaheim23:40 - Tampa Bay27:03 - Washington30:20 - Minnesota35:30 - Vegas37:40 - Carolina41:29 - Dallas43:25 - ColoradoFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#coloradoavalanche #montrealcanadiens #nhl

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys deep dive the Quinn Hughes trade saga. What makes this situation unique? What would a Devils-Canucks trade even look like? Do Carolina, Philadelphia, and Detroit have better packages to offer Vancouver? Plus: Brothers-related NHL trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Latest updates on the Quinn Hughes saga1:27 - The league-wide magnitude of a potential Hughes trade6:30 - New Hughes-Devils mock trades16:55 - What would a Hughes trade mean for Vancouver?22:24 - What would it mean for New Jersey?26:52 - Our favorite alternate landing spots for Hughes37:48 - Trivia! How many sets of active NHL brothers can you name?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#QuinnHughes #VancouverCanucks #NewJerseyDevils

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys play trade matchmaker. What are the needs of the NHL's Stanley Cup contenders, and which players fit those needs? Spicy mock trades for Montreal, Carolina, New Jersey, Edmonton, Colorado, and Anaheim. Plus: the return of career-path trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)00:00 - Is the trade drought about to end?1:19 - Canadiens' need: Second-line center5:07 - Hurricanes' need: Right-handed defenseman8:43 - Devils' need: One more Hughes bro15:22 - Oilers' need: Goalie20:52 - Avalanche's need: Playoff warrior winger 25:20 - Ducks' need: Center depth and Cup experience32:35 - Trivia! Name the player based on career pathFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #JordanBinnington #QuinnHughes

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys project the United States' 2026 Olympic men's hockey roster. Which players are locks? Which non-locks have the upper hand? Are J.T. Miller and Cole Caufield no-brainer picks? Also: we lay out the cases for our favorite bubble players!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)00:00 - Who are Team USA's Olympic locks?2:15 - Filling out the third and fourth lines 12:53 - Hard decisions at 13th, 14th forward21:00 - Do youngsters round out the blue line? 26:54 - Goalies: Hellebuyck, Oettinger, then who? 31:08 - Odd Man Out: Our favorite bubble playersFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#TeamUSA #Olympics #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys project Team Canada's men's roster for the Olympics. Is Macklin Celebrini a lock? Could Matthew Schaefer actually make the team? What about the goaltending? All that and more!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uKsxIahXBXkpuvYHeP9Jz?si=f9bf2bfd1b634accApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-shelf/id1784581959Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#TeamCanada #Olympics #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss the Hockey Hall of Fame candidacies of some active NHLers. Who's more worthy of the Hall call, Brad Marchand or Corey Perry? Matthews or Eichel? Doughty or Kopitar? Also: Hall of Fame-themed trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uKsxIahXBXkpuvYHeP9Jz?si=f9bf2bfd1b634accApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-shelf/id1784581959Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #AustonMatthews #JackEichel

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys debate the merits of some early-season trends. Will the Penguins hang around the playoff race all year? Are the Maple Leafs too slow to contend? What's real and what's not in the NHL? Also: Hockey Hall of Fame trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uKsxIahXBXkpuvYHeP9Jz?si=f9bf2bfd1b634accApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-shelf/id1784581959Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#EvgeniMalkin #MontrealCanadiens #TorontoMapleLeafs

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys fill out an All-Surprise Team and an All-Disappointment Team roughly 10 games into the season. Which players have left strong impressions one way or another? Plus: the return of Top Shelf trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)0:00 - Which players have left strong impressions? 1:23 - All-Surprise Team: 3 forwards 11:06 - All-Surprise: 2 defensemen 15:10 All-Surprise: 1 goalie 16:33 - All-Disappointing Team: 3 forwards 26:26 - All-Disappointing: 2 defensemen 34:23 - All-Disappointing: 1 goalie 36:37 - Top Shelf trivia! Players carrying the offense Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#austonmatthews #matthewschaefer #nhl

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!Tanking, under-performing and exceeding expectations; all 7 Canadian teams are off to wildly different starts. So on this episode of Top Shelf, the guys decided to throw all 7 clubs north of the border into a tier list.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)0:00 - Intro3:10 - Calgary Flames6:40 - Ottawa Senators11:10 - Edmonton Oilers14:04 - Toronto Maple Leafs21:35 - Montreal Canadiens26:18 - Vancouver Canucks33:29 - Winnipeg JetsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#MontrealCanadiens #EdmontonOilers #TorontoMapleLeafs

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!One week into the NHL season and it is officially time to overreact! On this episode of top shelf the guys go through their biggest early season hot takes: Is Schaefer bound for the Olympics? Could Nazar score more points than Celebrini? And are the Leafs kinda… mid? Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#MatthewSchaefer #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!The guys are back for Season 2! On this week’s episode, they unpack the various layers of the truly shocking Connor McDavid extension, then project which pending free agents will exceed the Oilers superstar’s team-friendly cap hit.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#ConnorMcDavid #NHL #KirillKaprizov

On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys serve up one big-picture thought each on all 32 NHL teams!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)0:00 - Let's get into it1:00 - Anaheim2:20 - Boston4:10 - Buffalo5:45 - Calgary9:00 - Carolina11:20 - Chicago14:30 - Colorado15:57 - Columbus17:55 - Dallas20:30 - Detroit22:05 - Edmonton23:58 - Florida25:32 - Los Angeles28:50 - Minnesota29:45 - Montreal32:10 - Nashville34:10 - New Jersey35:46 - NY Islanders37:05 - NY Rangers38:40 - Ottawa40:00 - Philadelphia41:20 - Pittsburgh43:10 - San Jose44:00 - Seattle45:10 - St Louis47:38 - Tampa Bay49:45 - Toronto53:30 - Utah55:50 - Vancouver57:35 - Vegas59:00 - Washington1:01:39 - Winnipeg1:05:00 - See Ya Next YearFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#MitchMarner #NHL #FloridaPanthers

It’s NHL draft week! On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys go through their boldest predictions for what should be a wacky offseason.Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)2:00 - JJ Peterka5:30 - Columbus8:15 - Utah11:30 - Toronto16:20 - Goalie Trades19:55 - Yzerplan23:30 - Bennett & Marchand27:35 - McDavid ContractFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#ErikKarlsson #ConnorMcDavid #FloridaPanthers

On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys run through the entire first round of the 2025 NHL Draft to see how it could all play out on draft night.Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Welcome to the show!0:38 - Islanders1:30 - Sharks1:45 - Blackhawks2:34 - Mammoth3:55 - Predators4:44 - Flyers7:17 - Bruins9:07 - Kraken10:10 - Sabres11:45 - Ducks13:48 - Penguins15:02 - Rangers16:27 - Red Wings17:14 - Blue Jackets17:59 - Canucks19:03 - Canadiens20:54 - Flames22:07 - Blues23:55 - Blue Jackets25:11 - Senators26:10 - Flyers28:08 - Kings30:00 - Blackhawks30:39 - Predators31:16 - Capitals33:27 - Jets36:03 - Hurricanes37:43 - Sharks39:15 - Flames41:52 - Flyers43:30 - Best Day 2 targetsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #Draft #MockDraft

On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys look into the crystal ball to determine the futures of the NHLs biggest free agents + test their knowledge of past Free Agent Frenzy with the return of Top Shelf Trivia!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#MitchMarner #BradMarchand #SamBennett