Top Shelf

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theScore's flagship hockey show takes a weekly deep dive into the hottest topics and contentious debates in the NHL and beyond.

  1. May 8

    McDavid and Matthews Won't Stay FOREVER...

    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

    20 min

  2. May 8

    Post-Lottery 2026 NHL Mock Draft!

    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

    26 min

  3. Apr 22

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

    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

    14 min

  4. Apr 22

    How the Tage Thompson Trade SAVED The Sabres

    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

    12 min

  5. Apr 6

    Golden Knights Are RUTHLESS!

    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

    10 min

  6. Apr 6

    The BEST Re-Build in Hockey

    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

    9 min

  7. Mar 16

    Tier-Listing Stanley Cup Contenders!

    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

    42 min

  8. Feb 24

    How To Fix Team Canada

    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

    41 min
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About

theScore's flagship hockey show takes a weekly deep dive into the hottest topics and contentious debates in the NHL and beyond.

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  • Creator
    Score Media and Gaming
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Score Media and Gaming
  • Show Website
    Top Shelf

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