Here is my impressions so far. I have been playing about 15-20 games in BAGM mode. In NHL 11 I played on AS with current settings I usuallay won 4-5 games on these settings.
I started my first game in 12 with the same settings as in 11 and my first game was mindblowing. I managed to get 5 shots in the whole game. :O I had big problems getting out of my zone.
However after playing almost all day Im getting more and more into the game and last game I was dominating.
Computer AI as an opponent is much better in 12. I cannot go coast to coast with my D men. Getting infront of the net is really hard and if I have a player there, more often than not he will not get the pcuk under control.
Its a better flow, seems more like real hockey. Shots are more random and puck bounce way more now. I havent managed to get a singel breakaway in 15-20 games !!!
AI in my own team is a deal breaker.
I was hoping that players would skate more to get in open area. Work harder for the space but...
the problem with your own team getting in your way is still here. Its better but it happens way to often.
goalie interfierence happens from time to time, not all the time but its there like in real hockey and its good.
Overall I like it, I will not go back and play 11 after this, it would be a step back. I get the feeling of more pulse in the games and when Im not on my toes computer will punish my team with a goal or two.
I havent tried trade yet. I have noticed that trade value of player is lowered a lot.
Anyways short impressions from me.