NHL 18 EA Play Questions Thread

[Simple Mathematics]

Thank you Millennium.

1. Will roster sharing be in the game this year?

2. What improvements can we expect to see in Franchise Mode this year?

3. Have there been any improvements to special teams this year? I feel like maintaining possession while on the power play is harder than it should be. Clearing the puck while on the PK is way too easy.

4. Has neutral zone pressure been increased?

5. Is the rumor true that we are getting a defensive skill stick?

6. Are there any additional strategies incorporated into the game this year? It would be great if the players on the ice responded to your strategies as well as the players in Pro Evolution Soccer do.

7. Have the ratings been spread out more so we can see more player separation?


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[Madwolf]

You have a rough time here Millennium? Never knew man! Anywho, here's what I got, and it's Franchise related stuff:

1. What causes a player to progress specifically? Is it stats, playing their role (if so, how does playing outside that role affect it), awards, or other areas?

2. What would they like to do better when it comes to scouting? As fans, I think we're frustrated by the quality of information, players, and how ambiguous the scouting time is in regards to how many players are scouted and how well.

3. Last year they stated the problem with GM Connected was that players didn't often finish seasons because the number of games was so large. Have they come up with alternatives? What do they think about having the game sim all non-conference and non-human vs human games?

Bonus Question: Being so close to the Vancouver Canucks, why haven't they found a way to differentiate between Henrik Sedin, and his Peanut Butter finger licking brother Daniel "thug life" Sedin?

[TDKing]

Will GM Connected make a return ?
Will we have the option to play shorter seasons in offline franchise mode? And shorter seasons in online gm connected if it makes a comeback?

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[13whitebread]

How much money will it cost to put a Red Wing on the cover? Seriously for me will the new Little Ceasers arena be in the game?

[Honni]

I agree to the others. The most important question by far is: Will roster sharing finally be included in NHL 18?

Please post which questions you chose :P

[pizzaprosciutto]

Do we get longer and better replays?
Do we get new stanley cup presentation?
Do we get better arena atmosphere (louder crowd, more show elements, ...)
Do they include more stadiums from Europe?
Is there a world cup mode and licensed nationalteams?
Will outdoor games make a return?
How about GM Connected?

[NinthFall]

Will they fix player development or will this be the third or fourth year in a row for me where only Barkov and Ekblad develop for panthers?

[Honni]

Quote: Originally Posted by Millennium

So as you all know NHL 18 will NOT be at EA Play. HOWEVER some of the devs may be. In the event that they are I will also be attending EA Play for the entire weekend and have taken it upon myself to attempt to grab them for some questions.

So, were you able to find an NHL 18 dev on EA Play weekend?