[jake19ny]

I only had enough time to do one play now game so this is just an early impression:
DAL (CPU) 4 NYR (user) 3
Outshot 59 - 26
4 pp Dal
1 pp NYR

PROS:
1) CPU defense plays much better IMO.
2) CPU offense is a bit smarter
3) Game looks better

CONS: (a lot of these go hand in hand)
1) Only one penalty called-12 min periods on CPU
2) CPU shoots like crazy
3) Too many rebounds
4) Still way to easy to kill penalties
5) Still no player seperation. Some subtle differences but felt I actually played better offense with my 3 and 4 line. Basically saw no difference how I skated and played with Rick Nash or Jesper Fast.

PROS/CONS: (these I felt were a bit of both)
1) game felt looser which we all want but I'm not sure I like how it's done. There were times where the puck was bouncing of skates, backs, sticks, and boards so much it looked like a pinball game. You don't see that in the NHL.
2) Passing seems better and I like how it's not magnetic tape to tape but I also don't like the idea of missing a guy 4 feet away by a country mile so often. That wouldn't happen so much. Saw some odd passing animations as well.

Overall I think while not perfect at all, this is the game 15 should have been and as long as EA does something about the lack of penalties I should be able to tweak the sliders enough to play an offline season and get my hockey fix for the year. Will post more offline thoughts when I get more time with it and will keep my eye on everyone's impressions for things to look for.