So, trying to be more "realistic" in my Be A GM mode, and wondering how everyone goes about building their teams and setting up their lines. Do you just go after the highest-rated players and plug them in, or do you look for certain skills/attributes for different positions or lines?
I mean, even if a player is lower rated than someone else, but their attributes fit what you want more, do you go with them. Just curious about this
For instance, in my newest franchise I'm starting, I'm going more of a skill style instead of overall ratings. I have ideas of what I want my team to look like/play like, and I'm making trades and signings with that in mind. Example: I want size and strength up the middle, so I'm looking for bigger centers with a higher strength rating. And they have to be able to control the faceoff circle as well. I also want them to have good hand-eye since I'm expecting them to be screening and deflecting shots. On the wings, I want speed, balance, puck control and offensive awareness so they can make plays and control the ice with their speed. My third line depends on what I have available, but is usually a mix of offensive and defensive skills so they can do both. And my fourth liners I expect to be grittier, stronger, more physical with a modicum of scoring potential.
I look at each position like that, and will even sign or play a player who is rated lower but seems to have the skills I am looking for. Or at least be extremely proficient in one or two key skills that allows the overlooking of some other mediocre ones.
I mean, even if a player is lower rated than someone else, but their attributes fit what you want more, do you go with them. Just curious about this
For instance, in my newest franchise I'm starting, I'm going more of a skill style instead of overall ratings. I have ideas of what I want my team to look like/play like, and I'm making trades and signings with that in mind. Example: I want size and strength up the middle, so I'm looking for bigger centers with a higher strength rating. And they have to be able to control the faceoff circle as well. I also want them to have good hand-eye since I'm expecting them to be screening and deflecting shots. On the wings, I want speed, balance, puck control and offensive awareness so they can make plays and control the ice with their speed. My third line depends on what I have available, but is usually a mix of offensive and defensive skills so they can do both. And my fourth liners I expect to be grittier, stronger, more physical with a modicum of scoring potential.
I look at each position like that, and will even sign or play a player who is rated lower but seems to have the skills I am looking for. Or at least be extremely proficient in one or two key skills that allows the overlooking of some other mediocre ones.
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