

Energy Line with Nate and JSB
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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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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h
Kane trade, NHL free agency, Hall of Fame class and NHL Draft with Frank Seravalli
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.

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 16min
Jeff Marek discusses Panthers winning back-to-back Stanley Cups
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.

Jun 16, 2025 • 53min
John Buccigross discusses Panthers being a win away from title
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.

Jun 13, 2025 • 48min
Stanley Cup Final tied up, Marco Sturm discusses getting Bruins HC job
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.

Jun 10, 2025 • 35min
Mike Futa discusses Panthers taking 2-1 Stanley Cup Final lead
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.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 23min
Gene Principe and Kenny Albert discuss incredible start to Stanley Cup Final
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.

May 30, 2025 • 57min
Eddie Olczyk discusses Connor McDavid’s greatness, the Stanley Cup Final
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.

May 27, 2025 • 1h 7min
Keith Yandle discusses the Conference Finals, Panthers’ success, broadcasting
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.

May 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
Pete Blackburn discusses Conference Finals, Leafs' exit, Sweeney extension
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.

May 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
Jeremy Roenick discusses Maple Leafs-Panthers, playoffs, making the Hall of Fame
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.


