Top Shelf: Playing trade matchmaker for Stanley Cup contenders

Top Shelf, theScore's flagship hockey show, takes a weekly deep dive into the trendiest topics and most contentious debates in the NHL and beyond.

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Hosts Kyle Cushman, John Matisz, Levi Smith, and Josh Wegman survey the trade landscape and play matchmaker for some Stanley Cup contenders.

• Is the NHL's trade drought about to end? (00:00)
• Canadiens' need: Second-line center (1:19)
• Hurricanes' need: Right-handed defenseman (5:07)
• Devils' need: One more Hughes bro (8:43)
• Oilers' need: Goalie (15:22)
• Avalanche's need: Playoff warrior winger (20:52)
• Ducks' need: Center depth and Cup experience (25:20)
• Trivia! Name the player based on career path (32:35)

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