[adayinthelife]

Quote: Originally Posted by Schmackity

1) If it crosses two of the lines (minimum) in the middle of the rink and goes beyond the red line that is parallel with the net, it's icing if the other team touches it first. If you touch it first, you can play it. 2) It depends, the game isn't overly realistic in the ones you play but it can be anywhere around 3-4 goals per team per game. 3) NHL rules that if you get to Overtime, you get 1pt in the standings. If you win in Overtime or shootout you get 2pts. The other team just gets 1pt. Real life, it uses overtime wins as a tie breaker between teams for playoffs with the same record. Shootout wins aren't used (minus the 1pt the team gets in the standings) 4) I generally look at the ratings of the team and go from there, usually decent defensemen are good to stock up on. But don't overpay for someone.

Just to simplify this point, it's if you shoot/pass the puck from your side of the centre ice red line.

As for the Hurricanes specifically, that's probably a little better than they would do, but it's not that far off really. They finished last year with a record of 19-25-4 in the shortened season. I agree with the above, good D always a good thing to have. Personally, I love having a mix of guys who can move the puck, guys who can really hit and at least 1 guy with a big time slap shot.