Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner! In this episode, the guys break down the favourites to take home gold at the World Juniors and debate the best players and biggest snubs. Plus, Matvei Michkov reignites 'The Michigan' debate, Buffalo sucks again and, of course, trivia! Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)

0:00 - World Juniors 1:24 - Intro 2:25 - The Wrap-Around 15:20 - Top 5 Recent Ex-Buffalo Players 22:00 - Torts vs The Michigan 26:55 - Goalie Running To The Game?! 31:20 - Trivia Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals! Flights to Ottawa: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=59338[…]n=yow&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep2YouTube Flights to Philadelphia: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=59338[…]n=phl&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep2YouTube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #WorldJuniorChampionships #MatveiMichkov #BuffaloSabres

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner! In the debut episode of Top Shelf, the guys break down the emergence of Shane Wright, the Eastern Conference's big dogs and big disappointments. Plus: What the heck is going on with the New York Rangers?

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner! In this episode of Top Shelf, the guys talk World Junior Championships, the Top 5 Stanley Cup contenders, and make bold predictions for the remainder of the NHL season. Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X) Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals! Flights to Toronto: skyscanner.pxf.io/bOkNgm?sharedid=Ep3YouTube Flights to Ottawa: skyscanner.pxf.io/WyOY7A?sharedid=Ep3YouTube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #WorldJuniorChampionships #NHL #StanleyCup

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner! In this episode of Top Shelf, the guys talk about Washington's incredible first half, why the Leafs need to win the East and some potential trade destinations for Elias Pettersson and JT Miller. Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X) 0:00 - USA vs Canada 3:00 - Retool or Rebuild? 6:55 - Do the Leafs need to win the East? 12:17 - Miller/Pettersson potential trades 21:00 - Power Play Surge Continues 26:48 - Jonathan Toews Landing Spots 31:18 - Cell phone on the ice?! 33:22 - Trivia Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals! Flights to Washington: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=den&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep4YouTube Flights to Vancouver: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=was&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep4YouTube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #VancouverCanucks #WashingtonCapitals #TorontoMapleLeafs

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner! This week on Top Shelf the guys dissect the craziness that is the Eastern Conference playoff race, and Mitch Marner's contract situation. + With the Trade deadline looming, who are the biggest players up for sale? Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Levi Smith (@levismithh | X) Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals! Flights to Ottawa: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yow&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep6YouTube Flights to Calgary: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep6YouTube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #MitchMarner #NHL #StanleyCup

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner! Welcome to the Midseason Awards show! In this episode of Top Shelf the guys talk about the tightest award races, their pseudo all-star teams and take on the toughest trivia yet. Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Levi Smith (@levismithh | X) Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals! Flights to Denver: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=den&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep5YouTube Flights to New York: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=nyc&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep5YouTube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #NHL #AllStar #Trivia

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner! Did McDavid deserve a 3-game suspension? This week on Top Shelf, the guys dive into the debate over the controversial ban + J.T. Miller’s potential trade destinations and a perfectly executed rebuild by the Habs. Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Levi Smith (@levismithh | X) Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals! Flights to Vancouver: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yvr&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep7YouTube Flights to Montreal: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ymq&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep7YouTube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #ConnorMcDavid #MontrealCanadiens #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off and what an unbelievable tournament it was! 10/10 stuff from the NHL and the guys are here to recap it all! + Should Canada run it back with the same roster at the 2026 Olympics?Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)0:00 - Intro2:20 - Tournament Reflections4:31 - Crosby & McDavid7:10 - Binnington Steals The Show9:32 - Olympic Roster Bubble18:41 - Ranking Top 5 Hockey Countries27:29 - 4 Nations Legacy36:55 - TriviaSkyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Stockholm: skyscanner.pxf.io/GKZdnn?sharedid=Ep8YouTubeFlights to Milan: skyscanner.pxf.io/bOm1Gg?sharedid=Ep8YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#Canada #USA #Olympics

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!The 4 Nations final is here and it’s Canada vs USA! On this episode of Top Shelf the guys bring you everything you need to know about potentially the greatest hockey game of all time!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | 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#4NationsFaceOff #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!The 4 Nations Face-Off is finally here! In today’s episode the guys get their final thoughts in on the first edition of best on best hockey in 9 years. + John Matisz joins the show from Montreal!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | 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#4NationsFaceOff #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise! This week on Top Shelf: Face-Off Edition, the guys are talking everything 4 Nations Face-Off! 1 week from puck drop, the U.S. is the consensus favorite overall but who has the best forward group, defense corps, and goaltending trio? Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Levi Smith (@levismithh | X) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #NHL #USA #Canada

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise! The 4 Nations Face-Off is 2 weeks away, and players are already pulling out! The guys talk about Alex Pietrangelo's puzzling decision, his potential replacement + compare the 2016 Team North America squad to a 2025 version of the U23 format. Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X) Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Levi Smith (@levismithh | X) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore #FourNations #NHL #TeamNorthAmerica

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!With the 4 Nations behind us, the guys put together a pre-trade deadline NHL tier list. + Is the NHL entering a new golden era?Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Josh WegmanSkyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Cancun: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/cun/cheap-flights-to-cancun-airport/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep9YouTubeFlights to Calgary: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep9YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #StanleyCup #Playoffs

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On today’s episode of Top Shelf, the guys talk NHL trade deadline storylines, future expansion, a busy month in the PWHL, and go head-to-head in career-path trivia!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)0:00 - Oilers at the deadline5:52 - Lack of big deals?8:50 - 2025 vs 2025 First Round Pick10:00 - Fill In The Blank18:23 - NHL Inbox32:04 - PWHL Storylines37:40 - TriviaSkyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Toronto: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/ytoa/cheap-flights-to-toronto.html?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep11YouTubeFlights to Edmonton: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/yeg/cheap-flights-to-edmonton-international-airport.html?https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/ytoa/cheap-flights-to-toronto.html?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep11YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#TorontoMapleLeafs #EdmontonOilers #TradeDeadline

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!One week 'til deadline day! On today’s TDL special, the guys break down the best players who could potentially hit the market, a potential Mikko Rantanen blockbuster (again?), and then dive into John's email inbox!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Toronto: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/ytoa/cheap-flights-to-toronto.html?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep10YouTubeFlights to Edmonton: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/yeg/cheap-flights-to-edmonton-international-airport.html?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #TradeDeadline #MikkoRantanen

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!It’s time to tackle Hockeys toughest debates! On this episode of Top Shelf the guys make their cases for Ovechkin surpassing Crosby’s legacy, Bedard versus Celebrini + Will the Leafs ever win with Auston Matthews?Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Toronto: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/ytoa/cheap-flights-to-toronto.html?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyz&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep15YouTubeFlights to Cancun: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/cun/cheap-flights-to-cancun-airport/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=cun&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep15YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#AlexOvechkin #SidneyCrosby #AustonMatthews

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss NHL trade deadline overpayments, directionless teams, officials making headlines, intriguing prospects at the NCAA Frozen Four, and more, before engaging in some Canadian-themed NHL grid trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Toronto: https://www.skyscanner.ca/flights-to/ytoa/cheap-flights-to-toronto.html?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep14YouTubeFlights to Calgary: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep14YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #NCAA #FrozenFour

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys chat about the Western Conference wild card race, fill out an NHL March Madness bracket, break down the goalie market, discuss the unique case of Hannah Miller, and engage in some 2013 draft-related trivia. Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Vancouver: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yvr&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep13YouTubeFlights to Edmonton: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yeg&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep13YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #MarchMadness #Bracket

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On today’s episode of Top Shelf, the guys chat about the Marner-Rantanen blockbuster that never was, draft Stanley Cup contenders, marvel at Ovi's goal pace, talk influential women in hockey, and engage in some captain-related trivia. Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Winnipeg: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ywg&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep12YouTubeFlights to Turks and Caicos: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=tc&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep12YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #MikkoRantanen #MitchMarner

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ potential first-round opponents in the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators, Mitch Marner’s imperative playoffs, and Toronto’s postseason X-factors. Then, John Matisz joins the show to chat about Alex Ovechkin’s record and if anyone can catch him, before a special Ovi edition of trivia.Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Ottawa: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yowa&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep17YouTubeToronto: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyz&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep17YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#AustonMatthews #AlexOvechkin #TorontoMapleLeafs

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys chat April Fools’ memories before diving into the NHL’s most pleasantly surprising teams, those who have failed to meet expectations, how a Maple Leafs-Senators playoff series would be chaos, and draft prospects to watch in the CHL postseason, before a career playoff games draft-battle edition of trivia.Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)0:00 - Happy April Fools' Day! 2:23 - What team has surprised the most this season? 10:32 - And which team is the biggest joke, failing to meet expectations? 16:12 - A Leafs-Senators series would be chaos 20:48 - Draft-eligible prospects to watch in the CHL playoffs29:57 - Trivia! Drafting active players with the most playoff games Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Ottawa: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yowa&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep16YouTubeDominican Republic: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=do&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep16YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#StevenStamkos #NHL #Playoffs

On this edition of Top Shelf, the guys dissect the first few days of the NHL Playoffs + go head to head in Stanley Cup Playoff Jeopardy!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | 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 #Playoffs #StanleyCup

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys preview and give their predictions for every series in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Can the Senators knock off the Leafs? Is it finally time for Los Angeles to advance past the Oilers? Do the Canadiens have a chance against Washington? Then, the show closes with a mystery playoff bracket edition of trivia.Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)0:00 - Intro1:22 - Maple Leafs vs. Senators (01:22)7:41 - Lightning vs. Panthers (07:41)11:26 - Capitals vs. Canadiens (11:26)15:13 - Hurricanes vs. Devils (15:13)17:30 - Jets vs. Blues (17:30)22:02 - Stars vs. Avalanche (22:02)25:26 - Golden Knights vs. Wild (25:26)28:35 - Kings vs. Oilers (28:35)34:37 - Predicting the Cup Final, Conn Smythe (34:37)36:32 - Trivia! Fill out this mystery playoff bracket (36:32)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Ottawa: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yowa&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep20YouTubeWinnipeg: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ywg&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep20YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #Playoffs #StanleyCup

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!It’s time for the Scannies! Top Shelf’s flagship NHL award show. The guys cover the leagues best goons, top defensive defencemen and biggest Galaxy brain GMs!Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Explore Everywhere: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/browse-view/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&origin=ca&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep19YouTubeMontreal: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ymq&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep19YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #Playoffs #StanleyCup

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss the top Stanley Cup contenders, the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens’ postseason paths, and draft the NHL’s most underrated players. Then, John Matisz joins the show to chat more about the Sens and their timeline back to the playoffs, before a special Masters-themed draft battle. Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Edmonton: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yeg&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep18YouTubeMontreal: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ymq&market=CA&locale=en-US&currency=CAD&utm_term=Ep18YouTubeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #EdmontonOilers #MontrealCanadiens

After last year’s draft lottery was completely chalk, well, Monday night created chaos. On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys break down the fallout from the lottery and project how the top-16 picks of the 2025 NHL Draft could play out.Hosted by: Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X) Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)0:00 - Lottery chaos2:38 - Islanders5:10 - Sharks6:50 - Blackhawks9:00 - Utah11:10 - Predators13:08 - Flyers14:28 - Bruins16:35 - Kraken18:13 - Sabres20:11 - Ducks22:41 - Penguins23:35 - Rangers25:25 - Red Wings26:35 - Blue Jackets27:55 - Canucks29:45 - Canadiens31:50 - Favorite prospects33:08 - Kyle’s honorable mentionsFollow 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 #Lottery

On today's episode of Top Shelf, the guys recap what's been an electric 1st-round of playoff hockey so far. Who's the team to beat? Which players have broken out, and which have disappointed? Then, some discussion about some non-playoff teams, before capping the show off with a fun "Where Did These Guys Win a Cup?" trivia installment.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | 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#NHL #Playoffs #StanleyCup

On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys put their GM hats on to fill out the 2025-26 Maple Leafs roster and also try to name all of the Leafs killers of this era + are we headed for a Stanley Cup Final rematch?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | 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#TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs

On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys recap everything going on in the second round of the playoffs and discuss their dream Stanley Cup Final matchups + what’s with all the super tall forwards in the NHL?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#TorontoMapleLeafs #EdmontonOilers #StanleyCupPlayoffs

Let’s talk trades! On this episode of Top Shelf the guys throw together some mock trades for 10 of the NHLs hottest commodities.Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Also on Spotify:Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#eliaspettersson #marcorossi #StanleyCupPlayoffs

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

It’s officially Stanley Cup Final time! On this episode of Top Shelf the guys give their Cup picks before getting into some offseason chatter around the NHLs 6 biggest problem teams.Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | 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#NHL #Playoffs #StanleyCupFinal

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

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

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 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 Molson!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys preview the Olympic men's hockey tournament with a fun fill-in-the-blank exercise. What's Canada's No. 1 weakness? What must go right for Team USA? Who's the dark horse country nobody's talking about? And much more.0:00 - Rundown of Olympic groups, playoff format1:10 - "Canada will lose if _____"11:00 - "Team USA's tournament hopes rely on _____"18:08 - "_____ has the most to lose/gain in this tournament"30:47 - "_____ will carry his country to the quarterfinals"36:30 - "_____ is the dark horse country nobody's talking about"Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | 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#Olympics #TeamCanada #TeamUSA