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

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 …

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

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 b…

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

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, Shar…

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

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 dow…

Steve Valiquette on the Metrics Behind Winning Hockey

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 Si…

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

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 be…

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

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 …

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

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 b…

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

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 …

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

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 ev…