For instance - are lines changed automatically? Will I need to play with sliders without knowing what I'm doing? Is it OK out of the "box"?
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Hockey - should I buy?
LOVE watching Hockey but very little understanding of the deep strategys - If I purchase this is there a manager mode that will help me out? Or will I flounder and not have a clue what I'm doing
For instance - are lines changed automatically? Will I need to play with sliders without knowing what I'm doing? Is it OK out of the "box"?Last edited by Grinder12000; 02-06-2021, 12:59 PM.Tags: None -
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Having purchased it I gotta say this is the most realistic sports game out there. Bravo. -
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Yea it was on sale and being a casual fan it’s actually teaching me some details. I e some board games which taught me a little. Such as how important faces offs are.
I need to find a book on hockey Analytics. .Comment
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Watch an NHL game and how they line up defensively for the faceoffs when they are in their own zone. Every advanced hockey team does this. I won't attempt to describe the roles of each defensive player on these faceoffs here, since it would require a long paragraph, but unfortunately the EA NHL game does not line up this way. So you won't see it unless you watch a real game. I am sure there are books out there to teach you hockey tactics, but the best way to learn is to just watch the NHL. It will take some time, but there is no better way than to watch the best players in the world.Comment
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Love the game and I’m no hockey expert either at least as far as on ice strategy. I just go out there and feel my way through. Nothing better than seeing a goal scoring or goal stopping opportunity and executing. Definitely am improving too. Try to play one game every night in a franchise I started from a fantasy style draft. Play as Vegas and rigged the draft so I’d get McDavid. Everything else was legit though. 29 games in and I’m 3 points out of first in the pacific. For $29 and since I don’t have an experts eye for hockey nuances - it’s a steal.Comment
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I gotta agree with CubsIn2003. I play franchise in Coach Mode and this is EXCELLENT using Cycloniac's sliders 12 min periods a game takes 1:15 about (not counting the time before and after obsessing over the FEW stats).
Totally worth $28. I did a fantasy draft also but know absolutely nothing about ANYBODY in the NHL LOL We have no real hockey team in Wisconsin - WEIRD!!Comment
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I'm in a similar situation. I see the game is on sale for $25 at Best Buy. I have NHL 20. Is the game different enough to justify a purchase? I'm primarily a franchise player who loves good presentation. But, I'd be interested in trying Be A Pro if the improvements are worth it. Thoughts?
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Wait one more month and get it in the vault. Not worth $30 at the stage you're in. That $30 can get you the entire 21 suite of games soon.I'm in a similar situation. I see the game is on sale for $25 at Best Buy. I have NHL 20. Is the game different enough to justify a purchase? I'm primarily a franchise player who loves good presentation. But, I'd be interested in trying Be A Pro if the improvements are worth it. Thoughts?
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This is honestly my thoughts. I was thinking of waiting until NHL 22 on next gen anyway
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I got the game used for $24.99 and love it.
Running an expansion team, the Indianapolis Green Devils.
Started the year 0-4 now sitting at 11-6-2 and 3rd in my division.
Drafted a deep team of 70-80 rated players with 2 years left on their contracts, it is a deep game and plays solid on the ice.Gaming hard since 1988
I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.Comment
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This here, is the best reason to get EA NHL actually. If you don't know about hockey, if you've never played it or you just don't care about the sport's technical side, then NHL 21 will be right up your alley.Love the game and I’m no hockey expert either at least as far as on ice strategy. I just go out there and feel my way through. Nothing better than seeing a goal scoring or goal stopping opportunity and executing. Definitely am improving too. Try to play one game every night in a franchise I started from a fantasy style draft. Play as Vegas and rigged the draft so I’d get McDavid. Everything else was legit though. 29 games in and I’m 3 points out of first in the pacific. For $29 and since I don’t have an experts eye for hockey nuances - it’s a steal.
If you're a long time hockey fan, have played it in real life or watch it religiously on TV and know all the intricacies of the sport than this game will frustrate you to no end.Comment

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