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
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
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¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep20YouTubeWinnipeg: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ywg&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=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¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep19YouTubeMontreal: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ymq&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=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¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep18YouTubeMontreal: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=ymq&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=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
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¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep17YouTubeToronto: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=yyz&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=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¤cy=CAD&utm_term=Ep16YouTubeDominican Republic: https://skyscanner.net/g/referrals/v1/flights/cheap-flights-to/?mediaPartnerId=5933861&destination=do&market=CA&locale=en-US¤cy=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