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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

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

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 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

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