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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks opens up looking ahead to 4 Nations, the excitement surrounding the tournament, the intriguing line combos and the matchups to watch between Team USA and Canada. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan joins Nate and JSB to dive into coaching for Team USA in 4 Nations this week, the special players on the team, coaching his son-in-law Charlie MvAvoy and coaching against Sidney Crosby this tournament being awkward. Former NHL forward Brad Richardson stops by the pod to discuss the Super Bowl, 4 Nations, the future for Elias Pettersson, the Rangers outlook with J.T. Miller and Alex Ovechkin’s quest for the goals record. 

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It’s a jam-packed two-guest debut episode of Energy Line with Nate & JSB! Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks dive right into the J.T. Miller trade and what it means for the Rangers moving forward and the state of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Bruins legend, Stanley Cup champion and Nate’s former teammate Patrice Bergeron stops by to look back at them coming up together in the NHL, the Canada vs. Team USA rivalry, Four Nations combos, Brad Marchand the teammate and Alex Ovechkin’s quest for the goals record. Three-time Super Bowl champion and Avalanche fan Mark Schlereth joins JSB and his fellow Alaskan Nate Thompson to talk Alaskan life, the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl matchup ahead on Sunday and what the Miko Rantanen trade means for the Avs.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks opens up talking about their experiences being at 4 Nations. They recap the games so far and preview the big final Thursday in Boston between Team USA and Team Canada. NHL on TNT sideline reporter Jackie Redmond stops by to discuss the 4 Nations experience, whether this should be an annual tournament, x-factors for USA and Canada, her favorite postgame interview and the importance of Sidney Crosby.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks opens up talking about their takeaways from 4 Nations, Alex Ovechkin’s hat trick and getting closer to the all-time goals record and what teams could be buyers at the trade deadline. Former NHL player and Nate’s ex-teammate Kevin Bieksa then joins the show. They get into the LA Strong charity game, playing with Justin Bieber, Julie and Kevin’s past funny intermission interviews, reactions to 4 Nations, Ovechkin’s quest for the record and memories playing against him. They close the show discussing Nate’s LA Strong celebrity moments and how great a person Mark Messier is.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks opens up talking about the trade deadline coming on Friday. They discuss the times Nate was traded, how difficult it is for some of these players and teams that could be active in the next couple of days. President of hockey content at Daily Faceoff Frank Seravalli then joins Nate and JSB. Seravalli discusses the trade deadline, what moves may still be coming and why the Hurricanes likely keep Mikko Rantanen. The NHL insider also dives into what teams should be buying, the Rangers situation, the Maple Leafs plan, what the Jets may do and inside the life of an insider in the midst of all the rumors coming in to his phone. Nate and JSB close the show answering mailbag questions and give out their flowers for the week.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks opens up talking about all the trades that went down at the deadline. They get into the Brad Marchand trade to the Panthers, breaking down the other big trades that went down and the Aaron Ekblad PED suspension. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky then joins Nate and JSB to get into what went down at the trade deadline. He discusses his lack of sleep at the deadline, how he got into hockey, trading for Mikko Rantanen then trading him away and him not wanting to extend. Tulsky also breaks down getting Logan Stankoven, Rod Brind’amour’s comments and getting to work with him, his approach at the deadline and the outlook on the Hurricanes. Nate and JSB close the show looking at the post trade deadline playoff picture and giving out their flowers in the NHL this week.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up talking about Julie’s trip to Bali. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin and The Gr8 Chase and whether he will break the record before the season ends. Wild GM and Hockey Hall of Famer Bill Guerin then joined Nate and JSB. He discusses playing against Nate, getting into the GM role and being the GM for 4 Nations Team USA and how they can improve moving forward. Guerin also talks about Alex Ovechkin and the Gr8 Chase, playing with and coaching Sidney Crosby, reacting to Pat Maroon retiring, the playoff push and how important Marc-Andre Fleury has been for the Wild this year.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and guest co-host Nick Alberga open the show talking about the final few weeks of the regular season and why it’s so exciting. They get into the post trade deadline and how players on new teams acclimate with their new teammates, the best cities on the road to go out, the GM meetings and Ilya Kovalchuk announcing his retirement. Dan and Chris Powers from the Empty Netters podcast join Nate and Nick. They discuss the playoff race in both conferences, the outlook for the Maple Leafs, the Bruins trading Brad Marchand, the Panthers outlook now after the trade, the Calder Trophy favorite and whether Alexander Ovechkin will break the record this season in The Gr8 Chase. 

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson & Julie Stewart-Binks open up talking about Alexander Ovechkin’s chase for the goals record, now being five away with nine games to go. They discuss Sidney Crosby continuing to thrive now for 20 years, whether he’s in the Mount Rushmore of hockey legends in the past 20 years, the Maple Leafs success and the Blues hot streak. JSB and producer Jake Brown then interview Nate about his playing career, dealing with drinking and drug issues and how recovery extended his career and changed his life. Nate and JSB wraps the show talking about Nate recently in the news with Kristin Cavallari revealing that they recently dated and how that all transpired before they get April Fools’ed to end the show on the made-up report that the PWHL would have a team in Hawaii as they give Julia Tocheri a call live, who came up with the joke.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up breaking down some of the highlights from the first round so far of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They discuss what has stood out so far, which team has something to prove and Nate’s playoff memories. Daily Faceoff host and friend Jonny Lazarus then joins Nate and JSB. Lazzy gets into the Rangers firing Peter Laviolette, who his replacement could be, the Stanley Cup playoffs, who he is taking out of each conference and thoughts on the first round so far.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up reacting to Frank Seravalli's comments on Nate. They get into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the seeding coming down to the final game, Ivan Demidov’s NHL debut, the battle for Florida between the Lightning and Panthers and they give out their predictions for who wins the Stanley Cup. Former NHL winger and ESPN NHL analyst Ryan Callahan then joins the crew live from Tampa before he calls the battle for Florida. Callahan discusses the Lightning and Panthers facing off against each other, how good Tampa is, why Nikita Kucherov should win MVP, why the Jets aren’t getting a lot of hype and what went wrong with the Rangers. Cally gets into his favorite playoff memories, how much he loved playoff hockey, who his sleeper picks are in this playoff run and Sam Rosen’s greatness. 

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up reacting to Alexander Ovechkin breaking the NHL all-time goals record. Former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau then joins Nate and JSB. Boudreau discusses getting emotional when Ovechkin broke the record, his memories coaching him with the Capitals, whether he plays next year, what made him such a great captain and Wayne Gretzky breaking some of his own records. They also look back to some fun stories from when Boudreau coached Nate with the Ducks.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up reacting to the Maple Leafs taking down the Senators to advance to the next round. They also break down what happened to the Kings, losing four straight games to the Oilers. Longtime NHL winger and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon then joins Nate and JSB as he discusses retiring from the NHL. Maroon talks about what he will now do in retirement, his favorite career memories, his former teams currently in the playoffs, going inside a fighter’s mind on the ice and who he believes wins the Cup this year. Nate and JSB close the show reacting to the Rangers hiring Mike Sullivan and look ahead to the second round of the playoffs.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up discussing the Capitals-Canadiens series so far. Hockey Hall of Famer, six-time Stanley Cup champion, Game 7 founder and ESPN NHL analyst Mark Messier then joins the show. Messier discusses the thrilling Kings-Oilers series, key role players, Jack Eichel’s struggles, his dynamic on ESPN with P.K. Subban and advice to Nate on broadcasting. Messier gets into the Rangers drama, Chris Drury getting an extension, whether they will go after Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, his favorite Game 7 memory and his Stanley Cup prediction. Nate and JSB close the show breaking down the Jets-Blues series and Sullivan getting let go.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up breaking down the first round of the playoffs so far. Former NHL winger, NHL Network and TSN analyst Mike Johnson then joins Nate and JSB. Johnson discusses the Maple Leafs’ 3-0 series lead, whether they can win the Stanley Cup, who he is rooting for from the teams he played for, the Wild’s lead on the Golden Knights and the battle for Florida.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up reacting to Nate’s trip to the Kentucky Derby and the thrilling two Game 7’s to finish the first round of the playoffs. Former NHL head coach and NHL TNT analyst Rick Bowness then joined Nate and JSB. Bowness discusses the Jets’ Game 7 win, the atmosphere in the building, his coaching experience in Winnipeg, Adam Lowry being a great captain and the matchup with the Stars in the second round. Bowness also gets into what the Stars did to get here with the Mikko Rantanen trade, the Maple Leafs-Panthers series, getting into broadcasting, the unique crew he works with on TNT and whether he would make a return to becoming a head coach in the NHL. Nate and JSB wrap up the show breaking down the other series in round two and make their predictions.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show reacting to the controversial no-call in the Golden Knights-Oilers series and Edmonton taking a 2-0 series lead. They also get into Nate’s journey to Medicine Hat to call the WHL Championship. Former NHL player, NHL Network analyst and “Unscripted” podcast host Jason Demers then joined the show. Demers discusses the Oilers taking a 2-0 series lead, playing his final and 700th game for Edmonton and his time going down to the AHL. Demers breaks down the Ducks hiring Joel Quenneville, the playoff bracket, who will win the Cup, the Stars and Leafs chances, his harmonica skills and reading lines with his actress wife.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about Julie’s experience at the Game 5 blowout in Toronto and Nate’s WHL broadcasting adventures. Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick then joins Nate and JSB. Roenick discusses getting into the Hall of Fame, what has changed in his life the past few years, reacting to the Flyers hiring Rick Tocchet, the Maple Leafs being down 3-2 and why they don’t have that killer instinct over the Panthers. The Hall of Famer also gets into the Tkachuck brothers, seeing them growing up when playing with their dad, what makes them so special, the best hockey broadcasters now and paving the way and how he sees the rest of the playoffs going.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about Nate calling the WHL games in Canada. They break down the Oilers now being Stanley Cup favorites, being one win away from the Western Conference Finals and the Hurricanes now being a win away from knocking out the Capitals. NHL Network, NESN, MSG Network analyst and former NHL player Brian Boyle then joins Nate and JSB. Boyle discusses getting into the broadcasting world when his career ended, the Panthers-Maple Leafs series, the surprising Hurricanes 3-1 lead and the Jets-Stars series.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about the Maple Leafs season ending in their Game 7 loss to the Panthers. What Chaos! podcast host and CBS Sports NHL writer Pete Blackburn then joins Nate and JSB. Blackburn gets into the Maple Leafs season ending, the Bruins rough season, Brad Marchand in a Panthers uniform, the Don Sweeney contract extension and where the Bruins should go at head coach. Blackburn also previews the Stars-Oilers and Hurricanes-Panthers Conference Finals matchups and who may advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about the Oilers beating the Stars to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss Connor McDavid making a massive impact and Nate’s experiences yelling in the locker room. NHL on TNT analyst Eddie Olczyk then joined Nate and JSB. They discuss the Kentucky Derby and horse racing, look ahead to the Stanley Cup Final, role players in this series, the greatness of Connor McDavid and Paul Maurice’s comments on skipping the handshake line.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about the Panthers being a win away from ending the Hurricanes season. They also get into the Oilers-Stars series and how key Corey Perry has been for the Oilers being up 2-1. Former NHL player and Spittin’ Chiclets podcast host Keith Yandle then joins Nate and JSB. Yandle discusses the broadcasting world, his time with the Panthers, his former teammates’ success in the Conference Finals and his favorite stories playing with Jaromir Jagr. Yandle breaks down what makes Paul Maurice such a great coach, what Brad Marchand has brought to the Panthers, the Stars-Oilers series and some fun Biz stories.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and guest co-host Nick Alberga open up the show talking about the Panthers 6-1 win in Game 3 over the Oilers to take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. SportsNet host Mike Futa then joins Nate and Nick to dive into the Stanley Cup Final. Futa breaks down how the Panthers took two straight, the Oilers missing Zach Hyman, Stuart Skinner’s struggles, Sam Bennett’s free agency and veterans playing a big part in the series.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about the incredible Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and the Oilers taking a 1-0 series lead. SportsNet host Gene Principe then joins the show to react to Game 1, all the years covering the Oilers, his favorite memories on the broadcasts and reaction to Wayne Gretzky in Edmonton. NHL on TNT play-by-play voice Kenny Albert then joins Nate and JSB as he reacts to calling Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Albert discusses calling so many games, some good Stanley Cup stories, the Panthers approach going into Game 2, calling Nate’s first NHL goal, going through his sheets and certain stats he has ready to use during the series.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up talking about the Oilers’ comeback win in overtime in Game 4 to tie the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. They discuss who the Oilers should start at goalie in Game 5, Corey Perry’s speeches and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce being at the game. Bruins new head coach Marco Sturm then joins Nate and JSB. Sturm discusses the joy of getting the Bruins job, why he decided to go there, this epic Stanley Cup Final, coaches that helped guide him along the well and coaching Leon Draisaitl. Sturm also gets into Sam Bennett being a free agent and Nate’s impact on him coaching together.

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Energy Line is hosted by Julie Stewart-Binks and guest co-host John Buccigross. They discuss the Panthers being one win away from winning back-to-back titles, Connor McDavid in the GOAT conversation, whether the Oilers can come back and win this series and the impact Brad Marchand has had on the Panthers. They also get into who should start for the Oilers at goalie in Game 6, the key for them to win, the free agents on the Panthers and who stays and who goes, how life has evolved covering the NHL for ESPN and the chicken parm viral sensation.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up breaking down the Panthers winning a second straight Stanley Cup. They discuss how much better the Panthers were than the Oilers in this series, the Panthers celebrations and Corey Perry’s career. Daily Faceoff host Jeff Marek then joins Nate and JSB. Marek tells a story about Nate, dives into the Panthers winning the Stanley Cup, the future of the Panthers and who stays and who goes. They discuss whether the Panthers are a dynasty, where do the Oilers go from here, the need for a goalie, Matthew Tkachuk’s impact, Four Nations and whether the Panthers can make it a three-peat next season.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show reacting to the breaking news of the Evander Kane trade. They also discuss the Trevor Zegras trade to the Flyers, free agency beginning next week, the Hall of Fame class and Nate shares stories on a few of the inductees he played with and against. Daily Faceoff hockey insider Frank Seravalli joins Nate and JSB as the first two-time guest. They discuss the biggest free agents in the NHL, Mitch Marner’s future, Sam Bennett, Corey Perry and some of the other key names. Seravalli also looks ahead to the NHL Draft, reacts to the Hall of Fame class this year and his own upcoming media free agency this week.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show reacting to the NHL Draft. They discuss the big free agent moves, including Mitch Marner going to Las Vegas and some of the under the radar signings. Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman then joins the show. Friedman dives into the free agency frenzy, the stunning K’Andre Miller trade, breaking news and the behind the scenes of reporting during this time and what other moves could be coming.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about some of the most impactful signings so far in free agency. They also discuss the CBA changes as well as Gavin McKenna deciding to play for Penn State. Two-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ekblad then joins Nate and JSB. Ekblad discusses life after winning a second straight title, the celebrations, trying to contain the Oilers star players, why he signed a new contract to stick with the Panthers and his offseason plan.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about Nate’s journey to New York, broadcasting camp and the state of NHL broadcasting. Newest Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers then joins Nate and JSB. Ehlers discusses his new contract with the Hurricanes, how his hockey journey started, leaving the Jets and the emotions that came with it, the extra time it took to finally sign and who he’s excited to play with on the Hurricanes.

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This is a special "best of" episode of Energy Line with Nate and JSB. Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks are joined by some of their best guests so far in the first season of the podcast. Hall of Famer Mark Messier talks about his company Game 7, his personal favorite Game 7 and how he got connected to Danny DeVito. Another Hall of Famer in Jeremy Roenick discusses getting inducted, his changes in his own life and why he knew Matthew Tkachuk was going to be great. Former Florida Panther and now podcaster Keith Yandle breaks down why his old teammate Aleksander Barkov is so elite and stories from playing days to now with Paul “Biz” Bissonnette. Former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau breaks down the emotions watching Alex Ovechkin break the all-time goals record and details stories from coaching him.

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about what Nate learned at broadcasting camp. They also get into Julie’s trip to Nashville. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy then joins Nate and JSB. Cassidy discusses the offseason, Four Nations, the playoffs, adding Mitch Marner and the ending of his time with the Bruins and winning a title in his first season as head coach in Las Vegas.

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Training camps are about to start in the NHL, and things are getting...Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov turned down a huge contract offer from Minnesota. Is he on his way out? If so, where will he land? And what will this mean for Connor McDavid's free agency?

• JT Miller is the 29th captain of the New York Rangers. Nate and Julie talk about why he's the right man for the job.

• Pete DeBoer reflects on the end of his time in Dallas, and Nate identifies a trend that could be holding back teams coached by DeBoer.

• Also, Julie and Nate sit down with Jake Oettinger to talk about how he recovered from last year's disappointment, his golf game, and playing for a new coach this upcoming season.

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LIVE from the NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas 🚨

• Patrick Kane joined the show to talk about his 2026 Olympic push, Mike Modano’s record, and Jonathan Toews’ return

• Pat Brisson also joined to weigh in on Sidney Crosby’s future, Dustin Wolf’s new deal, and a potential Hughes brothers reunion

• Plus, JSB & Nate break down the Lane Hutson drama — and how his dad’s comments could impact his season

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Energy Line with Nate & JSB is back as Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks are back home from vacation. They open the show discussing their trips the last few weeks, Julie’s Italy story and storylines with NHL training camp a few weeks away. Former NHL goalie and TSN analyst Jamie McLellan then joins Nate and JSB. “Noodles” discusses his trip to Italy, the Olympics roster, the future of the Ottawa Senators and the outlook for the Maple Leafs. McLennan also gets into the Connor McDavid contract situation and the Oilers goalie situation.

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Welcome to this week’s edition of Energy Line. You know what’s giving Nate and Julie energy this week? Kirill Kaprizov signing a massive, record-breaking deal—right while they were recording. They react in real time with guest Ryan Malone, breaking down the huge news and what it means for the rest of the league.

Also, Nate's former Tampa teammate Ryan Malone joins the show to discuss the upcoming season and the inspirational work he's doing with The Malone Family Foundation (hockeyishealing.org).

Next time we're back, it'll be opening night. Can't wait.

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Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks launch Energy Line’s season preview with everything from Arizona’s expansion talk to Anze Kopitar’s retirement news. They also discussed two stars getting a bit chippy with the media and Bernie Parent’s legacy, before welcoming current Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim to the show. Sanheim shared some great stories about playing with Sidney Crosby at Four Nations and touched on his close friendship with Travis Konecny, before Nate and JSB played a game of 2025 pick 'em.

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On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB talk:

• Olympic Rink Controversy: Alarming construction issues in Milan threaten NHL participation. Nate and JSB discuss why a few feet matter so much on the ice, the consequences of a smaller rink on player safety, and get insider info on why the show will go on..

• Blockbuster Trade Talk: Is it inevitable that Quinn Hughes will be traded to the Devils to play with his brothers, Jack and Luke? Nate breaks down the massive package Vancouver would need in return and how the move instantly makes any acquiring team a Cup Contender.

• Are the Leafs Back? Toronto is surging despite goalie injuries. Nate and JSB discuss what's fueling the Maple Leafs' turnaround and how close the Atlantic Division race is.

• The Code and Corey Perry: Nate weighs in on Jacob Trouba's controversial hit on Ryan Leonard. Plus, the etiquette of using NHL nicknames, pranks gone too far, and Nate's takeaway from interviewing Corey Perry.

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On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB welcomed Hockey Hall of Famer and three-time Olympic gold medalist, Jen Botterill! Jen shared incredible insights on:

• The Hall of Fame Call: The overwhelming moment she got the call while on a boat with her family.

• The Power of Teamwork: What being a "great teammate" means in both the locker room and the media studio.

• The PWHL Boom: How the new professional league is fundamentally changing the women's game and influencing the upcoming Olympics.

• Best Advice: Jen's sage advice for young athletes (and everyone else): "Don't rely on other people's confidence in you."

Nate and Julie also touched on:

• The Youth Movement: The NHL's Young Guns are rewriting the record books. We discuss how this wave of talent is changing the league's culture.

• The Sharks' $40K Flow: Was the San Jose Sharks' fine for skating in warmups without helmets worth the team bonding? Nate, who famously rocked the no-helmet look, weighs in on the tradition.

• And Does OT Need a Fix?: With the league on pace for the most overtimes in the salary cap era, we debate how to eliminate the "reset" and the shootout.

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On this week’s episode of Energy Line with Nate and JSB, we kick things off with the unofficial Thanksgiving benchmark for NHL playoff contenders—and why this season might finally break the rule. Then we dig into Mikko Rantanen’s run of borderline hits and what’s going on with his game.

Next, Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli joins the show to talk about playing alongside the insanely talented Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, living with Michael Misa, his reaction to Anze Kopitar’s retirement, thoughts on life after hockey, and his long-time love for former teammate Jonathan Quick. He also tells us about the massive Thanksgiving he’s hosting for the Sharks—52 people!

Finally, Nate and Julie wrap things up with some thoughts on autograph hounds after a Connor Bedard signing video sparked online debate, plus a look at Jack Hughes’ dinner with pop star Tate McRae.

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On this week’s episode of Energy Line, Nate and JSB react to Brad Treliving calling the Leafs “vanilla”—and dig into what that really says about Toronto’s identity right now. Then, inspired by Jonathan Quick’s reaction to the Red Wings shooting on his net after the final horn, Nate and JSB break down the unwritten rules of hockey, including:

• The most prominent unwritten rules players still follow
• Whether guys break them on purpose — and why
• The media’s own unwritten rules
• And one very specific guideline about jersey numbers that Nate thinks even applies to rec-league players

Finally, they preview the best games on the schedule this week and what to watch for.

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On this week’s episode of Energy Line, Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks discuss whether the league’s young guns can keep scoring at their current pace—and how “Enough is Enough” has quickly become the rallying cry for a few frustrated teams.

Then they’re joined by Rangers analyst and Clear Sight Analytics founder Steve Valiquette, who breaks down:

• Whether or not things are turning around for the Rangers after their first home win

• The key metrics every team needs to hit to win consistently

• The data markers that help to predict if a team will make the playoffs

• Whether he’d ever consider coaching or taking a front-office role

Plus, a surprising reveal about Henrik Lundqvist’s secret talent—and plenty more.

Enjoy, and we’ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line.

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On this week’s episode of Energy Line, Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks talk:

• Their three NHL teams trending up, and the three starting to slide the wrong way.
• The lifelong trauma of losing a Game 7 (and why it never really leaves you).
• Connor McDavid’s reaction to the Blue Jays game being played on the jumbotron, with sound, during the Oilers game..

Then, JSB and Nate are joined by Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle, who talks about:

• What it means to wear the C in Seattle.
• His long-standing relationship with Lane Lambert.
• Mentoring Mat Barzal during his time with the Islanders
• His love of music, and the gift he got from Eddie Vedder

And more!

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On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB talk:

• The development of young players in the NHL, as we watch the likes of Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer turn into superstars before the age of 20.
• What stars have to align for a player's development to go well? Is it luck? Is pure skill enough?
• Also, for Celebrini and Schaefer specifically, should they be considered for Team Canada's olympic roster?

Next, Julie and Nate were joined by jeweler to the pros Larry Flowers who talked about:

• His rise to prominence within pro athlete circles.

• Some unique pieces he's made for some of the biggest athletes in the world.
• His love of the Flyers, and how he feels about the team this season.
• His relationship with Sidney Crosby.

And much more!

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On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB talk:

• Vladdy wearing an Auston Matthews jersey to Game 7! Did he reverse the curse in Toronto?
• The drama surrounding Anthony Stolarz after calling out teammates
• Mika Zibanejad's visible frustration after another game where the Rangers had trouble burying their scoring chances.
• And Brad Marchand--his antics against the Sabres and his return to Boston.

Julie and Nate were also joined by Mike Rupp, who shared thoughts on:

• The New Jersey Devils and whether or not they seem like a Cup contender

• Why Ranger fans shouldn't worry too much about their team.

• The overwhelming depth of the Vegas Golden Knights and his concerns for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

And much more.

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On this episode of Energy Line with Nate and JSB...

Former NHL veteran and Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson joins the show to discuss his decision to hang up his skates after 17 seasons. Johnson opens up about arriving at the decision to retire and starting a new chapter as an ESPN Analyst, 

EJ also reflects on his incredible career, including his silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, winning the Cup in 2022, and his special bond with Gabriel Landeskog. Plus, EJ explains how he got the nickname "The Condor," weighs in on what Patrick Kane would add to Team USA's Olympic squad, and gives us his dark horse Stanley Cup prediction for the season!

This episode also covers:

• Early NHL Season Surprises: Thoughts on the Boston Bruins' strong start and the struggles of the Islanders and Sabres.

• Rookie Watch: Matthew Schafer's impressive start and Michael Misa's NHL debut.

• Nate and Julie's Star of the Week Predictions: Nate's belief that a certain Leafs goal scorer is "due."

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The offseason ended with a bang — Connor McDavid just signed a 2-year, $25 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers, and Nate and JSB are breaking down every angle. Did McDavid just put the Oilers on notice? Is this the smartest deal in hockey or a setup for the biggest free-agency sweepstakes ever? Will Edmonton’s new cap flexibility help lure more elite players north? And with McDavid off the board, who tops the 2026 free agent class now?

Plus: Opening Night previews — will Mike Sullivan spark a Rangers revival? Is Pittsburgh still a contender? Which Panther center is primed for a breakout year? Can the Leafs finally finish the job? And Nate and JSB weigh in on the wild preseason brawl that racked up 65 penalties and major fines.

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