"Number of players" have expressed interest in starring in Season 2 of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL, reports top NHL insider

Several NHL players are excited about a possible second season of Faceoff: Inside the NHL, reports NHL insider Chris Johnston. The first season premieres on Amazon Prime on Oct. 4, and both fans and players are looking forward to it. Johnston mentions that talks for a second season are progressing, and updates are expected soon.

Many players want to return if the show continues, and there's strong interest from both players and the NHL. However, the final decision will depend on how well the first season performs. Producing such a show is expensive, so strong fan demand will be crucial.

(4:00) "There's certainly lots of interest from all the parties here. ... They've even had a number of players, I'm told, put their hands up and say they'd love to participate in the next go round. If there is one, we won't have to wait long to find out," Johnston said (via TSN)

Faceoff: Inside the NHL gives a unique look at the lives of some of the NHL's top players. It will show their experiences during the intense 2024 postseason. Stars like Connor McDavid, Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak are featured. The series will offer a close look at the players' personal and professional lives, showing their challenges and successes.

The docuseries focuses on 12 players, featuring both newcomers and veterans, and aims to engage hockey fans. Each of the six episodes will show different parts of their journeys, covering the pressures of playoff games and team dynamics.

It remains to be seen if this first season generates enough interest for a second as fans prepare for the premiere. The players’ excitement suggests that Faceoff: Inside the NHL may keep delivering the personal stories hockey fans want to see.

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Why did Connor McDavid raise his voice in 'FACEOFF: Inside the NHL'?

Connor McDavid shows a different side in the final episode of “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL,” debuting Friday on Prime Video. After a tough loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, McDavid shared his frustration with his teammates.

“Do I yell and scream every night? No,” McDavid said (via NHL.com on Thursday).

“Do I pick my spots when my voice is important? Yes. And I thought Game 2 in a Stanley Cup Final, in a game where it was a really big game and we didn’t play our best, I thought that was an important time.”

NHL executive Steve Mayer notes that the series appeals to more than just hockey fans. Hyman and Nugent-Hopkins discuss McDavid’s leadership and openness, revealing the human side of professional athletes.