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65 Episodes

McDavid and Matthews Won't Stay FOREVER...
5/8/2026
20:25
Welcome to Top Shelf!On the latest episode, the guys unpack the futures of Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid. Will one or both marquee players be on the move this offseason? Summer of 2027? And what does the possibility of superstar movement say about the modern NHL?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#austonmatthews #connormcdavid #torontomapleleafs
Post-Lottery 2026 NHL Mock Draft!
5/8/2026
25:31
Welcome to Top Shelf!On this week's episode, the guys mock the top 10 picks of the 2026 NHL Draft after Tuesday's lottery. Will Toronto take Gavin McKenna first overall? Who should Vancouver pick after dropping to No. 3?Check out the remaining 6 picks at theScore.comhttps://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/3536054Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Intro0:39 - Toronto8:00 - San Jose11:00 - Vancouver13:28 - Chicago14:46 - New York15:38 - Calgary18:04 - Seattle19:21 - Winnipeg21:45 - Florida23:36 - NashvilleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#nhldraft #torontomapleleafs #gavinmckenna
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The NHL Playoffs Are F@%#!NG Broken!!
4/22/2026
13:31
Welcome to Top Shelf!On the latest episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss the NHL's much-maligned divisional playoff format before diving into the Minnesota-Dallas first-round series. Are people overreacting to the format? Can the Wild take advantage of a shorthanded Stars squad?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@matiszjohnKyle | X)Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | 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#dallasstars #minnesotawild #nhlplayoffs
How the Tage Thompson Trade SAVED The Sabres
4/22/2026
12:23
Welcome to Top Shelf!On the latest episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss the rise of Tage Thompson and revisit the trade that brought him to Buffalo in exchange for Ryan O'Reilly. In retrospect, who won the deal?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@matiszjohnKyle | X)Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | 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#TageThompson #buffalosabres #nhlplayoffs
Golden Knights Are RUTHLESS!
4/6/2026
10:00
Welcome to Top Shelf!The guys breakdown the Vegas Golden Knight’s ambitious decision to fire their long-time coach, Bruce Cassidy, with just 8 games left in the season, with John Tortorella taking the reigns. What’s going on in Vegas, and how will the players react to their new bench boss?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | 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#VegasGoldenKnights #JohnTortorella #MitchMarner
The BEST Re-Build in Hockey
4/6/2026
8:35
Welcome to Top Shelf!The Montreal Canadiens are one of the NHL's best young teams. How did they get here? The guys break down the smart moves and risky bets that have allowed the Habs to go from the 2021 Stanley Cup Final to last place and back to contention.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | 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#MontrealCanadiens #ColeCaufield #NHL
Tier-Listing Stanley Cup Contenders!
3/16/2026
41:50
Welcome to Top Shelf!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys tier-list the NHL's Stanley Cup contenders following the 2026 trade deadline. Who's worthy of the top "Cup of bust" label 60-plus games into the season? Which teams belong in the "Fraudulent" tier? Dark-horse contenders?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Biggest deadline takeaways5:34 - Buffalo Sabres10:10 - Carolina Hurricanes13:41 - Detroit Red Wings15:28 - Montreal Canadiens17:36 - Pittsburgh Penguins19:22 - Tampa Bay Lightning22:26 - Colorado Avalanche23:27 - Dallas Stars25:22 - Edmonton Oilers29:47 - Minnesota Wild31:42 - Utah Mammoth34:18 - Vegas Golden Knights39:00 - Last-minute changes to tier listFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #ColoradoAvalanche
How To Fix Team Canada
2/24/2026
40:50
Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Molson!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys debrief the epic Olympic men's hockey gold medal game. Lessons to learn from Canada's loss? Takeaways from USA's gold turn? Plus: who's in/who's out on Team Canada as the focus shifts to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Canadians trying to process U.S. victory 3:38 - Canada lesson: Every dog has its day7:21 - Canada lesson: Bring your special players14:07 - Canada lesson: Finishing matters most19:30 - U.S. winning is good for hockey's future23:38 - Canada's 2028 World Cup roster: forwards30:01 - Canada's 2028 World Cup roster: defensemen35:30 - Canada's 2028 World Cup roster: goaliesFollow 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
Canada SURVIVES Czechia
2/18/2026
30:13
Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Molson!On the latest episode of Top Shelf, the guys react to Canada's quarterfinal SCARY victory over Czechia at the 2026 Olympics. Which players stood out in the country's first elimination game? Who needs to step up in Crosby's potential absence? Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Canada SURVIVES Czechia!1:37 - Big game Mitch Marner4:14 - Canada's depth finally comes through7:03 - Crosby's injury looms large11:15 - Who fills the Crosby void?20:13 - Celebrini's brilliant play26:20 - Rest of the quarterfinalsFollow 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 #MitchMarner
Best-On-Best Is Back!
2/12/2026
35:01
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.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Intro0:32 - Binnington is The Guy2:54 - Forward depth is Canada's separating quality8:45 - Morrissey injury was lone negative for Canada12:00 - Standout Players18:40 - Should Tom Wilson stay on Canada's top line?23:14 - Is there still hope for Czechia?26:12 - Quick thoughts on Wednesday's gamesFollow 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 #ConnorMcDavid

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Top Shelf

Score Media and Gaming

65 Episodes

McDavid and Matthews Won't Stay FOREVER...

Post-Lottery 2026 NHL Mock Draft!

The NHL Playoffs Are F@%#!NG Broken!!

How the Tage Thompson Trade SAVED The Sabres

Golden Knights Are RUTHLESS!

The BEST Re-Build in Hockey

Tier-Listing Stanley Cup Contenders!

How To Fix Team Canada

Canada SURVIVES Czechia

Best-On-Best Is Back!