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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 chances at the 2026 Olympics, the rise of Macklin Celebrini, best and worst trash-talkers, and much more.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)P.K. Subban (@Subbanator | IG)0:00 - Origins of 4 Nations Face-Off documentary3:44 - Why the 4 Nations was a "risk" that paid off5:44 - Team Canada replacing Cirelli with Bennett7:05 - Macklin Celebrini: mix of McDavid and Crosby9:25 - Takeaways from 2014 Olympic experience11:20 - What does 'The Canadian Way' mean?13:51 - Rapid fire questions about Subban's career16:47 - NHL's best and worst trash-talkersFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore

Welcome 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 to partake in the next goalie fight? Snub most likely to keep an Olympic GM up at night? Goon bringing the most overall value? Biggest regression candidate? And more.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Welcome to the Enterprizes!1:44 - 'Ron Hextall' Award6:29 - 'Phil Kessel' Award12:45 - 'Cy Young' Award17:15 - 'John Scott' Award20:55 - 'Pat Maroon' Award25:29 - 'Where'd You Come From?' Award32:09 - 'First-Half Facade' AwardFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #ColeCaufield #JeremySwayman

Welcome 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 notable NHLers from obscure nations, and the entire 2014 Team USA roster.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Intro2:30 - Round 1: Countries to medal in men's Olympic hockey history5:20 - Round 2: NHLers to play in Olympics for obscure nations12:30 - Round 3: Name USA's entire 2014 Olympic rosterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#TeamUSA #TeamCanada #milanocortina2026

Welcome 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 the Rangers. How can GM Chris Drury conduct a proper retool? Plus: Mitch Marner returns to Toronto.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)00:00 - Did Canucks get enough in Sherwood trade? 2:54 - Golden Knights reel in their guy ... again 5:29 - Fixing the Rangers: Uncomfortable conversations 13:32 - Fixing the Rangers: Panarin trade return 21:54 - Fixing the Rangers: Player development woes 31:54 - Cheer or Boo: Marner’s return to Toronto Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NewYorkRangers #ArtemiPanarin #NHL

Welcome 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 quarter-century cut? Where does 2016's P.K.-Subban-for-Shea-Weber whopper land? Joe Thornton to San Jose?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00-1:45: Intro1:45-5:40: #10: Hughes to MIN5:40-10:25: #9: Rantanen to CAR10:25-14:50: #8: Karlsson to SJS14:50-17:53: #7: Luongo to VAN17:53-21:06: #6: Blake to COL21:06-27:36: #5: Eichel to VGK27:36-31:48: #4: Tkachuk to FLA31:48-36:00: #3: Pronger to ANA36:00-40:55: #2: Subban to NSH40:55-45:16: #1: Thornton to SJS45:16-45:56: OutroFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore

Welcome 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 and Panarin, Celebrini and the Hart, and much more. Also: Trivia! Top goal-scorers of the 2025 calendar year.Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Recapping Week 1 overreactions3:06 - Introducing future headlines concept3:22 - Panthers and playoffs5:45 - Cup Final matchup, winner9:24 - Stamkos trade destination13:34 - Panarin free agency fit17:14 - Enticing Hart Trophy case24:22 - Maple Leafs and playoffs28:44 - Trivia! Top goal-scorers of 2025 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#MacklinCelebrini #ArtemiPanarin #NHL

Welcome 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 midseason mock draft. Is Gavin McKenna still the presumptive No. 1 pick?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - World juniors debrief: Top takeaways8:55 - World juniors debrief: Strong impressions 16:23 - Midseason mock draft 17:02 - No. 1 pick: Canucks20:04 - No. 2: Jets24:54 - No. 3: Flames26:56 - No. 4: Blackhawks28:20 - No. 5: Mammoth31:00 - No. 6: Blues32:30 - No. 7: Predators34:15 - No. 8: Rangers36:55 - No. 9: Blue Jackets38:39 - No. 10: Sharks40:35 - Remembering David Branch Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#VancouverCanucks #WinnipegJets #GavinMcKenna

Welcome 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 showings? Can the USA three-peat on home ice? Also: handing out Christmas gifts to NHL teams!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Our favorite world juniors moment2:35 - Player to watch at 2026 WJC: Gavin McKenna5:10 - Player to watch: Ivar Stenberg9:10 - Players to watch: Multiple top D-men12:22 - Will Canada right the ship and win gold? 16:35 - Host U.S. vying for three-peat 22:30 - Handing out a Christmas gift to the Sabres27:14 - Handing out a gift to the Kraken29:41 - Handing out a gift to Maple Leafs Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#TeamCanada #IIHF #WorldJuniorChampionships

Welcome 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 Minnesota, really? Which teams are certified Stanley Cup contenders? One trade away from contending? Fraudulent?Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - High-level Quinn Hughes trade takeaways7:47 - Bottom-tier teams after last week's trades9:31 - Edmonton12:20 - Florida15:14 - Detroit18:17 - Montreal20:25 - Anaheim23:40 - Tampa Bay27:03 - Washington30:20 - Minnesota35:30 - Vegas37:40 - Carolina41:29 - Dallas43:25 - ColoradoFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#coloradoavalanche #montrealcanadiens #nhl

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys deep dive the Quinn Hughes trade saga. What makes this situation unique? What would a Devils-Canucks trade even look like? Do Carolina, Philadelphia, and Detroit have better packages to offer Vancouver? Plus: Brothers-related NHL trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)0:00 - Latest updates on the Quinn Hughes saga1:27 - The league-wide magnitude of a potential Hughes trade6:30 - New Hughes-Devils mock trades16:55 - What would a Hughes trade mean for Vancouver?22:24 - What would it mean for New Jersey?26:52 - Our favorite alternate landing spots for Hughes37:48 - Trivia! How many sets of active NHL brothers can you name?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#QuinnHughes #VancouverCanucks #NewJerseyDevils

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys play trade matchmaker. What are the needs of the NHL's Stanley Cup contenders, and which players fit those needs? Spicy mock trades for Montreal, Carolina, New Jersey, Edmonton, Colorado, and Anaheim. Plus: the return of career-path trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)00:00 - Is the trade drought about to end?1:19 - Canadiens' need: Second-line center5:07 - Hurricanes' need: Right-handed defenseman8:43 - Devils' need: One more Hughes bro15:22 - Oilers' need: Goalie20:52 - Avalanche's need: Playoff warrior winger 25:20 - Ducks' need: Center depth and Cup experience32:35 - Trivia! Name the player based on career pathFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#NHL #JordanBinnington #QuinnHughes

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys project the United States' 2026 Olympic men's hockey roster. Which players are locks? Which non-locks have the upper hand? Are J.T. Miller and Cole Caufield no-brainer picks? Also: we lay out the cases for our favorite bubble players!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | X)00:00 - Who are Team USA's Olympic locks?2:15 - Filling out the third and fourth lines 12:53 - Hard decisions at 13th, 14th forward21:00 - Do youngsters round out the blue line? 26:54 - Goalies: Hellebuyck, Oettinger, then who? 31:08 - Odd Man Out: Our favorite bubble playersFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theScoreFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theScoreFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/theScore#TeamUSA #Olympics #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys project Team Canada's men's roster for the Olympics. Is Macklin Celebrini a lock? Could Matthew Schaefer actually make the team? What about the goaltending? All that and more!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | 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#TeamCanada #Olympics #NHL

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys discuss the Hockey Hall of Fame candidacies of some active NHLers. Who's more worthy of the Hall call, Brad Marchand or Corey Perry? Matthews or Eichel? Doughty or Kopitar? Also: Hall of Fame-themed trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | 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 #AustonMatthews #JackEichel

Welcome to Top Shelf, presented by Enterprise!On this week's episode of Top Shelf, the guys debate the merits of some early-season trends. Will the Penguins hang around the playoff race all year? Are the Maple Leafs too slow to contend? What's real and what's not in the NHL? Also: Hockey Hall of Fame trivia!Hosted by: Levi Smith (@LeviSmithh | X)John Matisz (@MatiszJohn | X)Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush | X)Josh Wegman (@JoshWegman_ | 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#EvgeniMalkin #MontrealCanadiens #TorontoMapleLeafs