With Washington, expect atleast a few years of pure sucking. Not much to start with and you cannot build a winning team overnight. I've learned my lessons with the Rangers...just signing some heavy offensive UFA's just won't cut it....hey, isn't that what they tried in real life as well
Good to hear you're liking the new stuff.
And if you've not picked this up yet:
NHL EHM 2005 scoops Gamersinfo E3 award
NHL EHM 2005 has been awarded as one of the Gamersinfo E3 Editor's Choice games. Amongst the 28 games selected from the games on show at E3 this year, NHL EHM 2005 was the only sports game to win the award.
Gamersinfo E3 awards:
http://www.gamersinfo.net/content/news.php?id=168
Gamersinfo NHL EHM 2005 E3 preview:
http://www.gamersinfo.net/index.php?art/id:542