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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.
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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