May 8, 202620 min
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...
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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.
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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.
What has Top Shelf covered recently?
Recent episodes include "McDavid and Matthews Won't Stay FOREVER..." (8 May 2026, 20 minutes), "Post-Lottery 2026 NHL Mock Draft!" (8 May 2026, 26 minutes), and "The NHL Playoffs Are F@%#!NG Broken!!" (22 April 2026, 14 minutes).
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Top Shelf publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 65 episodes.
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Top Shelf
Post-Lottery 2026 NHL Mock Draft!
May 8, 202626 minWelcome 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...
- Apr 22, 202614 minS2
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...
- Apr 22, 202612 minS2
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...
Episode #26
Golden Knights Are RUTHLESS!
Apr 6, 202610 minS2Welcome 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...
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Episode #23
The BEST Re-Build in Hockey
Apr 6, 20269 minS2Welcome 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...
Episode #24
Tier-Listing Stanley Cup Contenders!
Mar 16, 202642 minS2Welcome 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...
Episode #22
How To Fix Team Canada
Feb 24, 202641 minS2Welcome 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...
Episode #21
Canada SURVIVES Czechia
Feb 18, 202630 minS2Welcome 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...
Episode #20
Best-On-Best Is Back!
Feb 12, 202635 minS2Welcome 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...
Episode #19
Canada's Path To Gold
Feb 10, 202643 minS2Welcome 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...
- Feb 6, 202619 min
Former NHLer turned broadcaster P.K. Subban joins the panel for a special episode of Top Shelf. Hosts Levi Smith and John Matisz chat with Subban about the CBC documentary "RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off," Canada's...
Episode #18
The Most Important NHL Awards Show RETURNS!
Feb 3, 202637 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys reflect on the 2025-26 NHL season with a superlative "Enter-Prizes" awards show ahead of the Olympic break. Who's most likely...
Episode #17
Test Your Olympic Hockey Knowledge
Jan 27, 202626 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys get into the Olympic spirit with a full slate of trivia. Name the 10 countries with the most men's hockey medals, the most...
Episode #16
Can the New York Rangers Be Fixed?
Jan 20, 202638 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys analyze two recent NHL trades -- Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose and Rasmus Andersson to Vegas -- before diving into the state of...
Episode #15
10 Trades That REWROTE NHL History
Jan 14, 202646 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On the latest episode of Top Shelf, the guys put their heads together to make a list of the 10 most impactful trades since 2020. How many recent blockbusters make the...
Episode #14
Celebrini Is This Years MVP
Jan 8, 202635 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On the latest episode of Top Shelf, the guys drum up some future headlines for the second half of the NHL season. Panthers and Leafs playoff chances, next teams for Stamkos...
Episode #13
World Juniors Recap + Midseason Mock Draft
Jan 6, 202642 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys talk NHL prospects: biggest team takeaways and strongest player performances from the 2026 world juniors, plus a 10-team...
Episode #14
WHO TO WATCH at the 2026 World Juniors
Dec 23, 202531 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys preview the 2026 World Junior Championship. Who are the key players to watch? Will Canada right the ship after consecutive poor...
Episode #11
Tier-Listing All 32 NHL Teams!
Dec 16, 202546 minS2Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys unpack the Quinn Hughes blockbuster then tier all 32 NHL teams a couple of weeks shy of 2025-26's halfway point. How good is...
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