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.

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB talk:
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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..
</li>
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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.
</li>
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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.
</li>
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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.
</li>
</ul>
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

Quinn Hughes Trade Rumors, Olympic Rink Tension, and Are the Maple Leafs Back?

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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.

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

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB welcomed&nbsp;Hockey Hall of Famer and three-time Olympic gold medalist,&nbsp;Jen Botterill! Jen shared incredible insights on:
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The Hall of Fame Call: The overwhelming moment she got the call while on a boat with her family.
</li>
<li>
The Power of Teamwork: What being a "great teammate" means in both the locker room and the media studio.
</li>
<li>
The PWHL Boom: How the new professional league is fundamentally changing the women's game and influencing the upcoming Olympics.
</li>
<li>
Best Advice: Jen's sage advice for young athletes (and everyone else): "Don't rely on other people's confidence in you."
</li>
</ul>
Nate and Julie also touched on:
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<li>
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.
</li>
<li>
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.
</li>
<li>
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.
</li>
</ul>
Enjoy, and we&rsquo;ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line.
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

Fixing NHL OT with a Shot Clock? Plus, Hall of Famer Jen Botterill

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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.

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

On this week&rsquo;s episode of Energy Line with Nate and JSB, we kick things off with the unofficial Thanksgiving benchmark for NHL playoff contenders&mdash;and why this season might finally break the rule. Then we dig into Mikko Rantanen&rsquo;s run of borderline hits and what&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s hosting for the Sharks&mdash;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&rsquo; dinner with pop star Tate McRae.
Enjoy, and we&rsquo;ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line.

Why the Thanksgiving Playoff Cutoff Doesn’t Apply This Year — with Tyler Toffoli

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On this week’s episode ofEnergy 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.

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

On this week&rsquo;s episode of Energy Line, Nate and JSB react to Brad Treliving calling the Leafs &ldquo;vanilla&rdquo;&mdash;and dig into what that really says about Toronto&rsquo;s identity right now. Then, inspired by Jonathan Quick&rsquo;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:
&bull; The most prominent unwritten rules players still follow &bull; Whether guys break them on purpose &mdash; and why &bull; The media&rsquo;s own unwritten rules &bull; 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.
Enjoy, and we&rsquo;ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line.

"Vanilla" Leafs? Breaking Down Treliving’s Comments and Hockey’s Unwritten Rules

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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.

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

On this week&rsquo;s episode of Energy Line, Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks discuss whether the league&rsquo;s young guns can keep scoring at their current pace&mdash;and how &ldquo;Enough is Enough&rdquo; has quickly become the rallying cry for a few frustrated teams.
Then they&rsquo;re joined by Rangers analyst and Clear Sight Analytics founder Steve Valiquette, who breaks down:
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Whether or not things are turning around for the Rangers after their first home win
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The key metrics every team needs to hit to win consistently
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The data markers that help to predict if a team will make the playoffs
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Whether he&rsquo;d ever consider coaching or taking a front-office role
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</ul>
Plus, a surprising reveal about Henrik Lundqvist&rsquo;s secret talent&mdash;and plenty more.
Enjoy, and we&rsquo;ll see you back here next week for more&nbsp;Energy Line.
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

Steve Valiquette on the Metrics Behind Winning Hockey

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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!

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

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

On this week&rsquo;s episode of Energy Line, Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks talk:
&bull; Their three NHL teams trending up, and the three starting to slide the wrong way. &bull; The lifelong trauma of losing a Game 7 (and why it never really leaves you). &bull; Connor McDavid&rsquo;s reaction to the Blue Jays game being played on the jumbotron,&nbsp;with sound, during the Oilers game..
Then, JSB and Nate are joined by Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle, who talks about:
&bull; What it means to wear the C in Seattle. &bull; His long-standing relationship with Lane Lambert. &bull; Mentoring Mat Barzal during his time with the Islanders &bull; His love of music, and the gift he got from Eddie Vedder
And more!
Enjoy, and we&rsquo;ll see you back here next week for more&nbsp;Energy Line.
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

Jordan Eberle on Leading the Kraken, Lane Lambert, and Using Music for Team Bonding

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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!

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

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB talk:
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>What stars have to align for a player's development to go well? Is it luck? Is pure skill enough?</li>
<li>Also, for Celebrini and Schaefer specifically, should they be considered for Team Canada's olympic roster?</li>
</ul>
Next, Julie and Nate were joined by jeweler to the pros Larry Flowers who talked about:
<ul>
<li>
His rise to prominence within pro athlete circles.
</li>
<li>Some unique pieces he's made for some of the biggest athletes in the world.</li>
<li>His love of the Flyers, and how he feels about the team this season.</li>
<li>His relationship with Sidney Crosby.</li>
</ul>
And much more!
Enjoy, and we'll see you right back here next week, for more Energy Line.
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

Celebrini and Schaefer on Team Canada? Plus Jeweler to the Pros Larry Flowers

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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.

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB talk:
<ul>
<li>Vladdy wearing an Auston Matthews jersey to Game 7! Did he reverse the curse in Toronto?</li>
<li>The drama surrounding Anthony Stolarz after calling out teammates</li>
<li>Mika Zibanejad's visible frustration after another game where the Rangers had trouble burying their scoring chances.</li>
<li>And Brad Marchand--his antics against the Sabres and his return to Boston.</li>
</ul>
Julie and Nate were also joined by Mike Rupp, who shared thoughts on:
<ul>
<li>
The New Jersey Devils and whether or not they seem like a Cup contender
</li>
<li>
Why Ranger fans shouldn't worry too much about their team.
</li>
<li>
The overwhelming depth of the Vegas Golden Knights and his concerns for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
</li>
</ul>
And much more.
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

Mike Rupp Weighs in: Stolarz Drama, The Devils' Cup Chances, and Why the Rangers Will be Fine

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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."

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

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,&nbsp;
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!
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This episode also covers:
<ul>
<li>
Early NHL Season Surprises: Thoughts on the Boston Bruins' strong start and the struggles of the Islanders and Sabres.
</li>
<li>
Rookie Watch: Matthew Schafer's impressive start and Michael Misa's NHL debut.
</li>
<li>
Nate and Julie's Star of the Week Predictions: Nate's belief that a certain Leafs goal scorer is "due."
</li>
</ul>
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

The Condor Lands: Erik Johnson Talks Retirement, ESPN Role, and Winning a Cup with Colorado

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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.

Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

The offseason ended with a bang &mdash; 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&rsquo;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 &mdash; 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.
Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.

Why Connor McDavid’s Contract Is One of the Smartest Deals in Hockey

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Former NHL player Nate Thompson and broadcaster Julie Stewart-Binks join forces to provide their take on everything from A to Z. You never know what this Energy Line will cook up, so hop on board and go with the flow.

Former NHL player Nate Thompson and broadcaster Julie Stewart-Binks join forces to provide their take on everything from A to Z. You never know what this Energy Line will cook up, so hop on board and go with the flow.

Energy Line with Nate and JSB

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