Episode 1, called “Best of Rivals,” will feature Nylander and Pastrnak, who are friends, discussing the rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Bruins. The docuseries will conclude with a two-part episode showcasing Tkachuk and the Panthers’ pursuit of the Stanley Cup against McDavid, Draisaitl and Hyman of the Oilers.
“It’s lots of fun watching other shows,” Nylander said. “Growing up watching hockey documentaries they had following the NHL, I always wanted to see guys away from the rink, so I think that was one of my reasons I wanted to do it, because it’s fun to show that part of hockey.”
Nylander added that he thinks the behind-the-scenes access will help bring new fans to the sport while serving as an inspiration for the next generation as well.
“For me, I was lucky to be close with my dad to the NHL and what that was like (Nylander’s father, Michael, played in the NHL from 1992-2009), but there are a lot of kids who aren’t that close,” he said. “So to see this, you can…
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