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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 Cush...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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 - Detr...

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 I...

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...

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://...

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/theScoreF...

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 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...

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....

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 - Bl...

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)Ky...

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/podca...

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 o...

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:...

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 Th...

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 t...

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 b...

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 D...

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 | S...

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...

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 | Scor...