Fixing NHL OT with a Shot Clock? Plus, Hall of Famer Jen Botterill
On this week's episode of Energy Line Nate and JSB welcomed Hockey Hall of Famer and three-time Olympic gold medalist, Jen Botterill! Jen shared incredible insights on: The Hall of Fame Call: The overwhelming moment she got the call while on a boat with her family. The Power of Teamwork: What being a "great teammate" means in both the locker room and the media studio. The PWHL Boom: How the new professional league is fundamentally changing the women's game and influencing the upcoming Olympics. Best Advice: Jen's sage advice for young athletes (and everyone else): "Don't rely on other people's confidence in you." Nate and Julie also touched on: The Youth Movement: The NHL's Young Guns are rewriting the record books. We discuss how this wave of talent is changing the league's culture. The Sharks' $40K Flow: Was the San Jose Sharks' fine for skating in warmups without helmets worth the team bonding? Nate, who famously rocked the no-helmet look, weighs in on the tradition. And Does OT Need a Fix?: With the league on pace for the most overtimes in the salary cap era, we debate how to eliminate the "reset" and the shootout. Enjoy, and we’ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line. Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why the Thanksgiving Playoff Cutoff Doesn’t Apply This Year — with Tyler Toffoli
On this week’s episode of Energy Line with Nate and JSB, we kick things off with the unofficial Thanksgiving benchmark for NHL playoff contenders—and why this season might finally break the rule. Then we dig into Mikko Rantanen’s run of borderline hits and what’s going on with his game. Next, Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli joins the show to talk about playing alongside the insanely talented Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, living with Michael Misa, his reaction to Anze Kopitar’s retirement, thoughts on life after hockey, and his long-time love for former teammate Jonathan Quick. He also tells us about the massive Thanksgiving he’s hosting for the Sharks—52 people! Finally, Nate and Julie wrap things up with some thoughts on autograph hounds after a Connor Bedard signing video sparked online debate, plus a look at Jack Hughes’ dinner with pop star Tate McRae. Enjoy, and we’ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"Vanilla" Leafs? Breaking Down Treliving’s Comments and Hockey’s Unwritten Rules
On this week’s episode of Energy Line, Nate and JSB react to Brad Treliving calling the Leafs “vanilla”—and dig into what that really says about Toronto’s identity right now. Then, inspired by Jonathan Quick’s reaction to the Red Wings shooting on his net after the final horn, Nate and JSB break down the unwritten rules of hockey, including: • The most prominent unwritten rules players still follow• Whether guys break them on purpose — and why• The media’s own unwritten rules• And one very specific guideline about jersey numbers that Nate thinks even applies to rec-league players Finally, they preview the best games on the schedule this week and what to watch for. Enjoy, and we’ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Valiquette on the Metrics Behind Winning Hockey
On this week’s episode of Energy Line, Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks discuss whether the league’s young guns can keep scoring at their current pace—and how “Enough is Enough” has quickly become the rallying cry for a few frustrated teams. Then they’re joined by Rangers analyst and Clear Sight Analytics founder Steve Valiquette, who breaks down: Whether or not things are turning around for the Rangers after their first home win The key metrics every team needs to hit to win consistently The data markers that help to predict if a team will make the playoffs Whether he’d ever consider coaching or taking a front-office role Plus, a surprising reveal about Henrik Lundqvist’s secret talent—and plenty more. Enjoy, and we’ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line. Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jordan Eberle on Leading the Kraken, Lane Lambert, and Using Music for Team Bonding
On this week’s episode of Energy Line, Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks talk: • Their three NHL teams trending up, and the three starting to slide the wrong way.• The lifelong trauma of losing a Game 7 (and why it never really leaves you).• Connor McDavid’s reaction to the Blue Jays game being played on the jumbotron, with sound, during the Oilers game.. Then, JSB and Nate are joined by Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle, who talks about: • What it means to wear the C in Seattle.• His long-standing relationship with Lane Lambert.• Mentoring Mat Barzal during his time with the Islanders• His love of music, and the gift he got from Eddie Vedder And more! Enjoy, and we’ll see you back here next week for more Energy Line. Energy Line is a production of the NHL and iHeartPodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.