Energy Line with Nate and JSB

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.

Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up discussing the Capitals-Canadiens series so far. Hockey Hall of Famer, six-time Stanley Cup champion, Game 7 founder and ESPN NHL analyst Mark Messier then joins the show. Messier discusses the thrilling Kings-Oilers series, key role players, Jack Eichel’s struggles, his dynamic on ESPN with P.K. Subban and advice to Nate on broadcasting. Messier gets into the Rangers drama, Chris Drury getting an extension, whether they will go after Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, his favorite Game 7 memory and his Stanley Cup prediction. Nate and JSB close the show breaking down the Jets-Blues series and Sullivan getting let go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up breaking down the first round of the playoffs so far. Former NHL winger, NHL Network and TSN analyst Mike Johnson then joins Nate and JSB. Johnson discusses the Maple Leafs’ 3-0 series lead, whether they can win the Stanley Cup, who he is rooting for from the teams he played for, the Wild’s lead on the Golden Knights and the battle for Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up breaking down some of the highlights from the first round so far of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They discuss what has stood out so far, which team has something to prove and Nate’s playoff memories. Daily Faceoff host and friend Jonny Lazarus then joins Nate and JSB. Lazzy gets into the Rangers firing Peter Laviolette, who his replacement could be, the Stanley Cup playoffs, who he is taking out of each conference and thoughts on the first round so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up reacting to Frank Seravalli's comments on Nate. They get into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the seeding coming down to the final game, Ivan Demidov’s NHL debut, the battle for Florida between the Lightning and Panthers and they give out their predictions for who wins the Stanley Cup. Former NHL winger and ESPN NHL analyst Ryan Callahan then joins the crew live from Tampa before he calls the battle for Florida. Callahan discusses the Lightning and Panthers facing off against each other, how good Tampa is, why Nikita Kucherov should win MVP, why the Jets aren’t getting a lot of hype and what went wrong with the Rangers. Cally gets into his favorite playoff memories, how much he loved playoff hockey, who his sleeper picks are in this playoff run and Sam Rosen’s greatness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up reacting to Alexander Ovechkin breaking the NHL all-time goals record. Former Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau then joins Nate and JSB. Boudreau discusses getting emotional when Ovechkin broke the record, his memories coaching him with the Capitals, whether he plays next year, what made him such a great captain and Wayne Gretzky breaking some of his own records. They also look back to some fun stories from when Boudreau coached Nate with the Ducks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy Line with Nate Thompson & Julie Stewart-Binks open up talking about Alexander Ovechkin’s chase for the goals record, now being five away with nine games to go. They discuss Sidney Crosby continuing to thrive now for 20 years, whether he’s in the Mount Rushmore of hockey legends in the past 20 years, the Maple Leafs success and the Blues hot streak. JSB and producer Jake Brown then interview Nate about his playing career, dealing with drinking and drug issues and how recovery extended his career and changed his life. Nate and JSB wraps the show talking about Nate recently in the news with Kristin Cavallari revealing that they recently dated and how that all transpired before they get April Fools’ed to end the show on the made-up report that the PWHL would have a team in Hawaii as they give Julia Tocheri a call live, who came up with the joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.