Energy Line with Nate and JSB 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 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:
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Early NHL Season Surprises: Thoughts on the Boston Bruins' strong start and the struggles of the Islanders and Sabres.
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Rookie Watch: Matthew Schafer's impressive start and Michael Misa's NHL debut.
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Nate and Julie's Star of the Week Predictions: Nate's belief that a certain Leafs goal scorer is "due."
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