Top Shelf: Predicting future headlines for the 2nd half of 2025-26
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Hosts Levi Smith, Josh Wegman, Kyle Cushman, and John Matisz drum up some future NHL headlines for the second half of 2025-26 and beyond.
- Recapping Week 1 overreactions (00:00)
- Introducing future headlines concept (3:06)
- Panthers and playoffs (03:22)
- Cup Final matchup, winner (5:45)
- Stamkos trade destination (9:24)
- Panarin free agency fit (13:34)
- Enticing Hart Trophy case (17:14)
- Maple Leafs and playoffs (24:22)
- Trivia! Name 2025's top goal-scorers (28:44)
HEADLINES
- Surging Flyers top Islanders for huge win in Metropolitan race
- Caufield takes aim at joining Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club
- Blue Jackets' Severson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
- Ironman Burns set for 1,000th straight regular-season game
- Maple Leafs eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Sharks
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