Top Shelf: Playing trade matchmaker for Stanley Cup contenders
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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)
HEADLINES
- Gauthier leads Ducks past Rangers in return of Kreider, Trouba to MSG
- Bedard out until at least early January with upper-body injury
- Sabres fire Kevyn Adams, promote Kekalainen to GM
- Reinhart scores twice to lead Panthers over Lightning
- Sharks place Smith, Kurashev on IR after their collision into boards
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