Energy Line with Nate and JSB

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?

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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.

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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 s...

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 McDa...

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 in...

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 Si...

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?

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

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 a...

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 Ma...

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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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 ...

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 s...

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...