Alright Boyz!!! NHL 08 impressions!!!!! - Page 9

Fidatelo · 01-22-2008, 09:26 AM

I should be able to play a couple games this evening, hopefully someone will be online around 8pm CST.

Dr. Sak · 01-22-2008, 09:29 AM

I should be on tonight around that time.

MizzouRah · 01-22-2008, 11:25 AM

Me too.

MizzouRah · 01-22-2008, 09:47 PM

Let the games begin!

Lost to my neighbor 4-1, damn him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fidatelo · 01-22-2008, 11:11 PM

Well I challenged MizzouRah to a game but he immediately quit NHL 08 and then went offline. Clearly he fears the power of the might Coyotes.

MizzouRah · 01-22-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Well I challenged MizzouRah to a game but he immediately quit NHL 08 and then went offline. Clearly he fears the power of the might Coyotes.

I'm getting dirty disc read errors.

Fidatelo · 01-23-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I'm getting dirty disc read errors.

That sucks

MizzouRah · 01-23-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

That sucks

NHL 08 is the only game I'm getting these on. I'll try another copy tonight.

Fidatelo · 01-23-2008, 02:23 PM

NHL 08 has brutal disc problems I think. I've only ever had a couple disc read errors since getting my 360 back in October, and they were both while playing NHL 08. Also, the 360 is about twice as loud while playing NHL 08 as compared to any other game.

TurnerONU22 · 01-23-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

NHL 08 has brutal disc problems I think. I've only ever had a couple disc read errors since getting my 360 back in October, and they were both while playing NHL 08. Also, the 360 is about twice as loud while playing NHL 08 as compared to any other game.

Agreed. One thing that has helped me greatly reduce these (possibly eliminate them, because I don't remember having one in a while) is to not have the disk in the system when it starts, or at least take out the game when the system starts, then put it back in when you get to the home screen.

MizzouRah · 01-23-2008, 03:29 PM

Yeah Turner I do that already, this will be my 3rd copy.

Sad thing is, both copies work fine in my neighbors 360.

rowech · 01-23-2008, 03:44 PM

3:42 EST...I'm online if anyone wishes to play for our league. Should we start a separate thread?

Oilers9911 · 01-23-2008, 03:54 PM

Im joined. I'm the sad sack Oilers. I will be online around 9 o'clock tonight if anyone is up for a game.

Edit: Gamertag is ScottfromCanada1970

MizzouRah · 01-23-2008, 06:12 PM

I'm hoping to be on in a bit!

rowech · 01-23-2008, 07:05 PM

Well, thanks to TurnerONU, I learned I have no business being in this league.

TurnerONU22 · 01-23-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Well, thanks to TurnerONU, I learned I have no business being in this league.

Nah, I wouldn't say that at all. That first game was very close, and I just held on for the win. The second game, I got a little lucky on a couple of breakaways. I bet our third game will be much closer than that one.

MizzouRah · 01-23-2008, 08:29 PM

New game, so far so good. Played two games, no issues so far and the DVD looks good still, no scratches so far.

As I get older I feel like I jump the gun too often with video games. NHL 08 is no exception...

Now that I've learned how to play defense somewhat, this game amazes me much like MLB The Show does you ps3 owners.

This game feels so much like watching a real hockey game, it's errie. I take my game of the year back, it's NHL 08. Power plays feel like power plays, goals feel "earned" and when you get a cheap goal you say, "I'll take that" because you know the CPU has something for you at any time.

I won 3 straight games and thought I was getting "too good" laugh... just got smoked two games in a row and I'm loving it.

It's one of those games that when you get a DDE, you feel like crying.

Dr. Sak · 01-23-2008, 09:02 PM

I am on if anyone wants to play

DeToxRox · 01-23-2008, 09:03 PM

I'm on looking for a game if interested

Dr. Sak · 01-23-2008, 09:40 PM

Good game Detox...i dont know how i got to OT with you with you outshooting me 44-16.

DeToxRox · 01-23-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Good game Detox...i dont know how i got to OT with you with you outshooting me 44-16.

The shots were misleading. I didn't have the best opportunities, just peppered the net. Biron was stellar as hell. You played well, and I was sweating in OT, especially the 3 on 3.

DeToxRox · 01-23-2008, 09:57 PM

I beat Galaxy 5-2 thanks to an Ilya hat trick but it was tied going into the third. Another close contest where the opposing goalie was rock solid for the most part.

DeToxRox · 01-23-2008, 10:18 PM

Finish the night with a hard fought 2-0 W vs the Sabres. Scored on the first shift on a deflection that found White wide open to bang it home and then Kovalchuck scored a bad goal Miller should've had. Galaxy had some good opportunities, Lethonen just played stellar finally

MizzouRah · 01-23-2008, 10:42 PM

Great times!

DeToxRox · 01-23-2008, 10:48 PM

Just a reminder I'll be available any time tomorrow after 5 est.

Galaxy · 01-23-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I beat Galaxy 5-2 thanks to an Ilya hat trick but it was tied going into the third. Another close contest where the opposing goalie was rock solid for the most part.

Yeah. What was with that one goal I "scored"? That was cheap (not by me or you, but just in general how it happened).

One thing I've noticed is the goalie AI (in general) has no awareness at the worst times. I was playing my dynasty against NYI the other day, shot it from about center ice, and DiPetrino allowed it in. He closed his legs together to stop it, but it just slid right pass him once he closed his legs. It was a "sliding" puck, so it should of stopped. I was baffled at it.

I like the Sabres. Are line changes auto (I kept thinking I had to change them) and are shots auto (does that matter). I hate you can't adjust your style line-by-line (behind the net, crash the boards, ect). Max is fast! I was hoping Vanek would step it up.

Galaxy · 01-23-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Good game Detox...i dont know how i got to OT with you with you outshooting me 44-16.

44-16. I guess I feel a little better.

I'm looking forward to see Turner and Dex play for first place.

Galaxy · 01-23-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

The shots were misleading. I didn't have the best opportunities, just peppered the net. Biron was stellar as hell. You played well, and I was sweating in OT, especially the 3 on 3.

To note, my laptop is going into the shop tomorrow. I don't know how long. So you'll have to contact me via PM or what not to get information. Also, I don't do chat/ voice mail due to a speech impediment (basically, it's hard to understand me unless you are use to me). Just don't take it personal.

DeToxRox · 01-23-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

To note, my laptop is going into the shop tomorrow. I don't know how long. So you'll have to contact me via PM or what not to get information. Also, I don't do chat/ voice mail due to a speech impediment (basically, it's hard to understand me unless you are use to me). Just don't take it personal.

I tend to not mic up during sports games anyway because I get too pissed off during them sadly, ha.

Fidatelo · 01-23-2008, 11:45 PM

Darn looks like I missed everyone tonight

DeToxRox · 01-23-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Darn looks like I missed everyone tonight

Lemme know a time for tomorrow, I'll make sure to set something up if its possible.

Fidatelo · 01-23-2008, 11:50 PM

Dola

I don't generally mic up either

Dr. Sak · 01-24-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

44-16. I guess I feel a little better.

I'm looking forward to see Turner and Dex play for first place.

Yeah he was peppering Biron the entire time. For the most part I kept his shots either at the point or at a bad angle. I tried to play off of his mistakes and it worked out because my two goals came off of turnovers of his. But I just couldn't put it away in OT.

Galaxy · 01-24-2008, 07:57 PM

Anyone up for a one game or so tonight?

DeToxRox · 01-24-2008, 08:03 PM

I might be.

Earlier Turner and I played.

Game one I won 4-3, he battled back from a 3-0 defecit and almost pulled it out late. Game two he won 3-0 scoring two goals in succession and adding a third late. He made adjustments, I didn't so I'll need to fix that next time we play.

Galaxy · 01-24-2008, 08:40 PM

What a great game DeTox. A classic.

DeToxRox · 01-24-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

What a great game DeTox. A classic.

Helluva win. You definetly improved a lot in one day. I hate shootouts, ha. One goal and I am toast.

Galaxy · 01-24-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Helluva win. You definetly improved a lot in one day. I hate shootouts, ha. One goal and I am toast.

I just was more patient. That goal with 59 seconds left in the game, the powerplay at the end of OT, ect. Ilya is too much trouble for me. I'm still having trouble doing the dekes though. When you do them, does the puck deke according to the direction you move the thumbstick?

TurnerONU22 · 01-24-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I might be.

Earlier Turner and I played.

Game one I won 4-3, he battled back from a 3-0 defecit and almost pulled it out late. Game two he won 3-0 scoring two goals in succession and adding a third late. He made adjustments, I didn't so I'll need to fix that next time we play.

Yeah, that first game was a tough one. I almost got a second goal with the goalie pulled at the end, but you held strong. That second game was a very tight checking game, but I just got lucky on my couple of chances. I'm sure that the third game will be a close one as well.

MizzouRah · 01-24-2008, 09:56 PM

I'm waiting...

Galaxy · 01-24-2008, 11:35 PM

Sorry Mizzour, showed you were playing a dynasty. Plus, I had to run for a little while.

Scott and I just played a good game. Very tight and pretty even. Not a lot of great scoring chances by each team. Scoreless, went to the shoot-out (for some reason, I hate the shoot-out in an online league). He won 1-0.

Oilers9911 · 01-25-2008, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Sorry Mizzour, showed you were playing a dynasty. Plus, I had to run for a little while.

Scott and I just played a good game. Very tight and pretty even. Not a lot of great scoring chances by each team. Scoreless, went to the shoot-out (for some reason, I hate the shoot-out in an online league). He won 1-0.

Yeah it was a good game...I have to learn to aim my shots better. Every shot I took was right in your goalie's chest. I was lucky enough to manage to sneak one in during the shootout though. This game is quite fun online.

Fidatelo · 01-25-2008, 09:39 AM

I should be online late tonight if anyone is interested in playing (like around 11:30pm CST).

Pumpy Tudors · 01-25-2008, 09:50 AM

I kinda wish I'd joined the league now. I'm glad you guys are having fun!

Dr. Sak · 01-25-2008, 09:51 AM

I think you can still join pumpy. Try it out.

Oilers9911 · 01-25-2008, 10:05 AM

Come on in Pumpy, the water's warm. Wait, actually it is frozen but come on in anyway.

Galaxy · 01-25-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Oilers9911

Yeah it was a good game...I have to learn to aim my shots better. Every shot I took was right in your goalie's chest. I was lucky enough to manage to sneak one in during the shootout though. This game is quite fun online.

Are shots manual or auto online? I keep having trouble figuring that out.

Galaxy · 01-25-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I kinda wish I'd joined the league now. I'm glad you guys are having fun!

I think it's still open. It's fofc and the password is trout. Just leave the ladies at home.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-25-2008, 11:32 AM

OK, I'll join tonight

Galaxy · 01-25-2008, 11:36 AM

I need to get use to the game speed. I usually play slow.

01-22-2008, 09:26 AM	#401
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I should be able to play a couple games this evening, hopefully someone will be online around 8pm CST. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-22-2008, 11:11 PM	#405
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Well I challenged MizzouRah to a game but he immediately quit NHL 08 and then went offline. Clearly he fears the power of the might Coyotes. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-23-2008, 02:23 PM	#409
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	NHL 08 has brutal disc problems I think. I've only ever had a couple disc read errors since getting my 360 back in October, and they were both while playing NHL 08. Also, the 360 is about twice as loud while playing NHL 08 as compared to any other game. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-23-2008, 03:54 PM	#413
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Im joined. I'm the sad sack Oilers. I will be online around 9 o'clock tonight if anyone is up for a game. Edit: Gamertag is ScottfromCanada1970 Last edited by Oilers9911 : 01-23-2008 at 03:54 PM.

01-23-2008, 08:29 PM	#417
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	New game, so far so good. Played two games, no issues so far and the DVD looks good still, no scratches so far. As I get older I feel like I jump the gun too often with video games. NHL 08 is no exception... Now that I've learned how to play defense somewhat, this game amazes me much like MLB The Show does you ps3 owners. This game feels so much like watching a real hockey game, it's errie. I take my game of the year back, it's NHL 08. Power plays feel like power plays, goals feel "earned" and when you get a cheap goal you say, "I'll take that" because you know the CPU has something for you at any time. I won 3 straight games and thought I was getting "too good" laugh... just got smoked two games in a row and I'm loving it. It's one of those games that when you get a DDE, you feel like crying. Last edited by MizzouRah : 01-23-2008 at 08:30 PM.

01-22-2008, 09:29 AM	#402
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I should be on tonight around that time.

01-22-2008, 11:25 AM	#403
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Me too.

01-22-2008, 09:47 PM	#404
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Let the games begin! Lost to my neighbor 4-1, damn him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-23-2008, 03:29 PM	#411
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Yeah Turner I do that already, this will be my 3rd copy. Sad thing is, both copies work fine in my neighbors 360.

01-23-2008, 03:44 PM	#412
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	3:42 EST...I'm online if anyone wishes to play for our league. Should we start a separate thread?

01-23-2008, 06:12 PM	#414
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm hoping to be on in a bit!

01-23-2008, 07:05 PM	#415
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Well, thanks to TurnerONU, I learned I have no business being in this league.

01-23-2008, 09:02 PM	#418
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I am on if anyone wants to play

01-23-2008, 09:03 PM	#419
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I'm on looking for a game if interested

01-23-2008, 09:40 PM	#420
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Good game Detox...i dont know how i got to OT with you with you outshooting me 44-16.

01-23-2008, 09:57 PM	#422
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I beat Galaxy 5-2 thanks to an Ilya hat trick but it was tied going into the third. Another close contest where the opposing goalie was rock solid for the most part.

01-23-2008, 10:18 PM	#423
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Finish the night with a hard fought 2-0 W vs the Sabres. Scored on the first shift on a deflection that found White wide open to bang it home and then Kovalchuck scored a bad goal Miller should've had. Galaxy had some good opportunities, Lethonen just played stellar finally

01-23-2008, 10:42 PM	#424
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Great times!

01-23-2008, 10:48 PM	#425
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Just a reminder I'll be available any time tomorrow after 5 est.

01-23-2008, 11:45 PM	#430
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Darn looks like I missed everyone tonight __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-23-2008, 11:50 PM	#432
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Dola I don't generally mic up either __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-24-2008, 07:57 PM	#434
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Anyone up for a one game or so tonight?

01-24-2008, 08:03 PM	#435
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I might be. Earlier Turner and I played. Game one I won 4-3, he battled back from a 3-0 defecit and almost pulled it out late. Game two he won 3-0 scoring two goals in succession and adding a third late. He made adjustments, I didn't so I'll need to fix that next time we play.

01-24-2008, 08:40 PM	#436
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	What a great game DeTox. A classic.

01-24-2008, 09:56 PM	#440
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm waiting...

01-24-2008, 11:35 PM	#441
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Sorry Mizzour, showed you were playing a dynasty. Plus, I had to run for a little while. Scott and I just played a good game. Very tight and pretty even. Not a lot of great scoring chances by each team. Scoreless, went to the shoot-out (for some reason, I hate the shoot-out in an online league). He won 1-0.

01-25-2008, 09:39 AM	#443
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I should be online late tonight if anyone is interested in playing (like around 11:30pm CST). __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-25-2008, 09:50 AM	#444
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I kinda wish I'd joined the league now. I'm glad you guys are having fun! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-25-2008, 09:51 AM	#445
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I think you can still join pumpy. Try it out.

01-25-2008, 10:05 AM	#446
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Come on in Pumpy, the water's warm. Wait, actually it is frozen but come on in anyway.

01-25-2008, 11:32 AM	#449
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	OK, I'll join tonight __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-25-2008, 11:36 AM	#450
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	I need to get use to the game speed. I usually play slow.

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