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March 04, 2025 Are We In For An Underwhelming NHL Trade Deadline?
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¤cy=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¤cy=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
45 min
February 27, 2025 It’s Time For The NHL Trade Deadline! Could Rantanen Really Get Traded Again?
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¤cy=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
53 min
February 25, 2025 Pre-Trade Deadline NHL Tier List
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¤cy=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¤cy=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
40 min
February 21, 2025 Canada Wins 4 Nations Face-Off! Can They Run It Back In Milan?
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
45 min
February 18, 2025 Canada vs USA Will Be The Greatest Hockey Game Of All Time
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
45 min
February 11, 2025 Crosby Passing The Torch To McDavid, Matthews' Best-On-Best Debut: The 4 Nations Is Here!
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
35 min
February 04, 2025 Ranking 4 Nations Face-Off Teams
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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)
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#NHL #USA #Canada
43 min
January 28, 2025 Who Should Replace Pietrangelo? + We Rebuilt Team North America In 2025
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)
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#FourNations #NHL #TeamNorthAmerica
51 min
January 22, 2025 J.T. Miller Trade Fits + Did The Habs Just Pull Off A Perfect Rebuild?
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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)
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41 min
January 14, 2025 The East Is Insane! Should the Leafs Re-sign Marner + Midseason Draft Rankings
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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)
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41 min