There is something to like for those playing only franchise (like me).
Coach now matters.
Ok i know lots people complain you cannot edit strategies...
Well that is only one part of the story.
You cannot change the fundamental scheme of your coach (making now coach mattering for real).
But game gives you LOTs of tactical options to organsie situation even change player position, or who takes the faceoff etc.
It is quite deep and looks like real hockey immersion IMO.
So after thinking "dam they removed something" I know think this is actually making hockey sense and give ne much more control.