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00:35:28

Post-Lottery NHL Mock Draft!

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2025/05/06

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 -

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00:55:48

NHL Playoffs Round 1 Check-In! + Can the Refs Just...

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2025/05/01

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:

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00:47:40

Early NHL Playoff reactions + The Ultimate Stanley...

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2025/04/22

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:

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00:45:38

Picking The Winners Of Every First Round Matchup

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2025/04/17

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

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00:43:01

The Most Important NHL Awards Show

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2025/04/15

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:

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00:44:58

Ranking Cup Contenders + The Most Underrated Players...

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2025/04/10

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

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00:44:41

Toronto's Ideal 1st-Round Opponent + Could Matthews...

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2025/04/08

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 |

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00:38:38

Who's The Joke Of The NHL On April Fools' Day? +...

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2025/04/01

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

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00:44:30

Has Ovechkin Surpassed Crosby's Legacy? + Why Toronto...

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2025/03/27

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!It’s time to tackle Hockeys toughest debates! On this episode of Top Shelf the guys make their cases for Ovechkin surpassing Crosby’s legacy, Bedard versus Celebrini + Will the Leafs ever win with Auston Matthews?Hosted by: Aidan Thakkar (@Aidan_Thakkar | X)Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Toronto:

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00:47:19

Which NCAA Players Will SHINE in the Frozen Four? +...

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2025/03/25

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss NHL trade deadline overpayments, directionless teams, officials making headlines, intriguing prospects at the NCAA Frozen Four, and more, before engaging in some Canadian-themed NHL grid trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Toronto:

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00:50:45

We Built an NHL March Madness Bracket!

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2025/03/18

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On this episode of Top Shelf, the guys chat about the Western Conference wild card race, fill out an NHL March Madness bracket, break down the goalie market, discuss the unique case of Hannah Miller, and engage in some 2013 draft-related trivia. Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Vancouver:

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00:53:37

Who's The NHL's Team To Beat After A Chaotic Trade...

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2025/03/12

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Skyscanner!On today’s episode of Top Shelf, the guys chat about the Marner-Rantanen blockbuster that never was, draft Stanley Cup contenders, marvel at Ovi's goal pace, talk influential women in hockey, and engage in some captain-related trivia. Hosted by: Levi Smith (@levismithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Skyscanner | Score Top Shelf Travel Deals!Flights to Winnipeg:

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00:44:40

Are We In For An Underwhelming NHL Trade Deadline?

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2025/03/04

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 -

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00:52:18

It’s Time For The NHL Trade Deadline! Could Rantanen...

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2025/02/27

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:

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00:39:57

Pre-Trade Deadline NHL Tier List

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2025/02/25

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:

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00:44:12

Canada Wins 4 Nations Face-Off! Can They Run It Back...

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2025/02/21

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 -

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00:44:15

Canada vs USA Will Be The Greatest Hockey Game Of All...

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2025/02/18

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:

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00:34:54

Crosby Passing The Torch To McDavid, Matthews'...

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2025/02/11

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:

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00:42:15

Ranking 4 Nations Face-Off Teams

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2025/02/04

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!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) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook:

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00:50:53

Who Should Replace Pietrangelo? + We Rebuilt Team...

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2025/01/28

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) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScore Follow us on

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