NHL09 pre-release talk - Page 5

Icy · 09-21-2008, 11:13 AM

Wow just had my best game in BAP online.

I'm an offensive defenseman, i usually stay in the point to try to score from slap shots but in this game i saw a few chances to get into more offensive positions in some plays and it payed off. We were 3-0 and i scored two consecutive goals and gave an assist for the game tying one. Then in the shootout i missed my chance, but our C scored his so we won the game.

My stats were 2 goals, 1 assist, 10 hits and 3 blocked shots, becoming the star player of the game. Too bad i couldn't save the goals highlights as it what seems a bug or crap feature, if your game ends with a shootout, the only available replays are the goals from that shootout instead of the whole game replays.

I really love playing as defenseman and helping the attack from time to time.

MikeVic · 09-21-2008, 03:22 PM

Do we have enough PS3 people?

Me and Icy are two I think.

Logan · 09-21-2008, 03:33 PM

Probably gonna grab this tomorrow (360). I'm gonna suck for a very long time until I figure out the controls.

pbot · 09-21-2008, 08:18 PM

Downloaded the demo today (PS3). I will be picking this one up on the way home from work tomorrow.

Dr. Sak · 09-21-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

Probably gonna grab this tomorrow (360). I'm gonna suck for a very long time until I figure out the controls.

Don't punch your teammates.

EagleFan · 09-21-2008, 09:46 PM

We need to compile a list of gamer tags per system. I would love to get on a team with a group that at least has an idea of how to play as a team.

Just one game that I have been in has consisted of team players and we kicked ass (8-0 and I had 4 goals and 2 assists as RW). In all the others it has been made up of 4 skaters who want to be the star and me havnig to play RW like a defenseman as if I didn't it would be 2 on 0 every time for the other team. Every time we had the puck in teh offensive zone our defensemen would crash the net (there would be 4 of our players around the goalie and me back at the blue line praying that I can break up the odd man rush about to happen. I am the second man on a 2 on 1 offensively once and the other player takes it basically end to end an loses the puck. Another tme I tried to start a tic-tac-toe passing combination but once I gave it up I would not see it again. On the last attempt I waited until he was in the best scoring position and fed him the puck for a slam dunk goal (at least set it up as his pass button must be broken).

I guess there should be no reson to have higher expectations in a PUG here than in something like WoW.

I would love to be on a team with some from here. I don't mind center but I suck at face offs (what is the trick as I don't see anything in the manual about it). I like setting people up as the center. For winger I prefer right wing, not sure why but it just feels awkward to me on the other side of the rink. Same for defense. keep trying goalie in single player but still have not gotten the hang of it. I am willing to try any position if the idea is to switch up from time to time but want to at least let you know what to expect.

Logan · 09-21-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Don't punch your teammates.

More like a glancing blow. The sad part is that's actually the first time he hasn't connected with a defensive back all season.

Maple Leafs · 09-22-2008, 09:32 AM

So now that some of the novelty has worn off Be a Pro, the following things are bugging me:

- Scoring is way too low, at least with five minute periods. All my games are 1-0 or 2-1. Are people playing with longer periods?

- No powerplays.

- Fighting sucks. I didn't think it was actually possible for it to be any worse than it usually is in EA games, but they topped themselves. Two punches? Why even bother?

- Is anyone else seeing a bug when goalies play the puck after covering it? Nobody on my team reacts, they all just stand there while the puck slides by until the other team picks it up (and usually scores).

Fidatelo · 09-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

So now that some of the novelty has worn off Be a Pro, the following things are bugging me:

- Scoring is way too low, at least with five minute periods. All my games are 1-0 or 2-1. Are people playing with longer periods?

- No powerplays.

- Fighting sucks. I didn't think it was actually possible for it to be any worse than it usually is in EA games, but they topped themselves. Two punches? Why even bother?

- Is anyone else seeing a bug when goalies play the puck after covering it? Nobody on my team reacts, they all just stand there while the puck slides by until the other team picks it up (and usually scores).

1) I play default 5 minute periods on All Star and scoring seems fine in my games. They seem to range from the odd 1-0 affair to 4-3, 5-3 games. I had a game (when I was still on Pro) where I was a +5.

2) Penalties are indeed a little low, although I'm not sure there are 'none'.

3) Fighting totally sucks. It sucks hard.

4) Are you pressing the 'call for the puck' button while the goalie has the puck? This is the only time I've seen my goalie pass the puck out, otherwise he smothers it. When I do call for him to pass it to me, I agree the other players stand around, but then again, I did ask for it, so I guess it's my responsibility at that point

Icy · 09-22-2008, 12:09 PM

1) I play in All start with 7 minutes and number of goals is fine and realistic. The CPU is a bit dump in PRO, i suggest you to move to All star if you want to see offense from them.

2)Penalties are low and a problem in the game, but as we are playing low minutes periods, i guess 2 or 3 penalties per game is fine and it's what i'm having with maxed penalty slider.

3) fighting is crap, just about who lands the first punch and game over. I just keep it enabled because it adds penalties.

4) have not noticed it

MikeVic · 09-22-2008, 12:18 PM

1)I'm still in Pro mode, 5 minute periods, everything as-is when you get the game... I see different variations in scores. Win 1-0, lose 2-1, win 4-1, lose 5-1, etc.

2)I find penalties pretty low too. The one time they were excellent was when I played online in the quick match team games. Ended up having a couple of power plays on each side.

3)Fighting sucks.

4)The only goalie thing that pisses me off, is that with weaker goalies it seems like they'll stop a shot, and then when they scoop the puck back to themselves, it goes through the 5-hole. It happened a ton in the demo, but a lot less in the actual game. The only other bug-like thing was some defenseman on the Stars skating in a circle in his own end anytime he got the puck during on shift. It was funny, and I've never seen it again.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-22-2008, 12:32 PM

Am I the only one here playing with 10 minute periods?

MikeVic · 09-22-2008, 12:33 PM

What, so Colin White can skate around in circles for 10 minutes instead of 5?

Pumpy Tudors · 09-22-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

What, so Colin White can skate around in circles for 10 minutes instead of 5?

As much as I dislike the guy, I've gotta admit it's pretty cute to watch him do that!

MikeVic · 09-22-2008, 12:42 PM

With or without puck?

Pumpy Tudors · 09-22-2008, 12:52 PM

man i dont never give that bitch the puck i aint crazy

JetsIn06 · 09-22-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Am I the only one here playing with 10 minute periods?

I am as well.

Okay, here are the sliders I've been using. Have been getting good scoring with most games 3-2, 4-2, 4-3, with the occasional dominant 5+ game.

Difficulty: All-Star

Penalties: Max
Fighting: Middle

Game Speed: 0
Puck Control: 2
Fight Diff.: 4
Fatigue: 6
AI Learning: 3

Fatigue Recovery: 0
Acceleration: 1

Hitting Power: 2
Aggression: 3
Poke: 4

Pass Speed: 0
Saucer: 5
Interception: 3
Goalie Passing: 2

Shot Acc: 3
Shot Power: 3

Blocking: 2
Hook: 3
Penalty shot: 1
Goalie Cover: 2

Try these out and let me know what happens. One of these sliders really affects penalties but I forget which. These are just slightly modified from someone at OS.

Edit: Also, for faceoffs...once you see the ref move his hand, hold down on the right analog stick, don't flick.

Fidatelo · 09-22-2008, 01:00 PM

I played the actual game for the first time last night (as opposed to Be A Pro mode) against my brother, and it was a blast. Not a whole lot different than 08, but definitely an improvement.

The night ended on a great note when I scored the cheapest OT goal in history. I dumped the puck from deep in my end, and sent a winger careening after it. My bro's d-man got to the boards first, and clearly touched the puck (even changing its direction), but didn't get possession, which apparently this game thinks is necessary for icing to be called. A heartbeat later, my winger pounds the helpless defenceman face first into the boards from behind, which should have been a 40 game suspension but was deemed legal by the ref. I then scooped up the puck, swung around behind the net and passed it out front to my center who potted the game winner while my brother hollered at the TV in protest.

I've put the play up on the EA servers with the name "Cheapest OT Goal Ever" if anyone is interested in watching

CleBrownsfan · 09-22-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I've put the play up on the EA servers with the name "Cheapest OT Goal Ever" if anyone is interested in watching

I laughed my ass off when i saw that hit against the boards...

MikeVic · 09-22-2008, 01:14 PM

Can you view these cross-platform?

Pumpy Tudors · 09-22-2008, 02:32 PM

Dr. Sak · 09-22-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I laughed my ass off when i saw that hit against the boards...

Looked like a Crosby dive!

MikeVic · 09-22-2008, 02:37 PM

Hahaha. Nice hit. Go Oilers!

Dr. Sak · 09-22-2008, 02:38 PM

Oh and Steve Downie just said that hit was legal...

MikeVic · 09-22-2008, 02:41 PM

Can anyone tell me if there's a roster draft in the game that I'm just missing?

Maple Leafs · 09-22-2008, 04:12 PM

Sure, NHL 09 has it's occasional realism glitches. But at least they don't put them right in the ads.

Oh wait, yes they do.

MikeVic · 09-22-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Sure, NHL 09 has it's occasional realism glitches. But at least they don't put them right in the ads.

Oh wait, yes they do.

Haha! I don't see anything wrong!

JetsIn06 · 09-22-2008, 04:38 PM

I started a franchise just because I wanted to start making some moves. After all, the GM is my favorite position to play.

I'm playing as the Phoenix Coyotes...made it to the playoffs but quickly got manhandled by the Blackhawks.

I did notice a problem however...at the start of the next season, there are still a few studs sitting there in free agency. The 95 rated Peter Forsberg was around so I traded my starting C and picked him up. But it does concern me a bit...We'll see how it goes as the franchise progresses.

Maple Leafs · 09-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetsIn06

I did notice a problem however...at the start of the next season, there are still a few studs sitting there in free agency.

Careful... if you see Mats Sundin on the FA list, don't try to negotiate. The game will freeze for four months.

EagleFan · 09-23-2008, 12:17 AM

Damn!!! Just played my first online team game as a goalie (was quite nervous to start with) and we lost 4-2. Unfortunately my defense left me hung out to dry several times so I actually consider it a bit of a victory that I only let in 4. That was fun as hell once I got into it. Nothing quite like the feeling of a beautiful glove save on a close in shot (especially with the announcer then praising the save). Actually tonight was abou the first time I did not try anything on the offensive side and enjoyed the hell out of it. Played defense the other games and started to finally get a better feel for that position (with a couple offensive chances where I snuck up on the play at select times).

If I were to win a lottery I may become a hermit playing this game.

EagleFan · 09-23-2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Sure, NHL 09 has it's occasional realism glitches. But at least they don't put them right in the ads.

Oh wait, yes they do.

I don't get it. It's a game where you can create and use your own player so what is the deal?

EagleFan · 09-23-2008, 12:33 AM

A quick compiled list of what I have seen in the thread.

X-Box Gamer Tags:

Code:

DeToxRox  - DeToxRox
Dr. Sak   - Dr Sak
EagleFan  - EagleFan1022
heybrad   - heybrad
msf518    - mtf99
rowech    - ralphiecs
Sublime 2 - jpro21885
yacovfb   - yacovfb

Coder · 09-23-2008, 04:19 AM

jeepers.. I've had the game since last Monday, but I hadn't actually tested it until last night.. ended up staying up until 3 a.m. and now I'm sitting at my desk trying hard not to fall asleep..

After a few games with 5 minute periods, I had to switch to 7 minutes.. I felt like I didn't have enough time to get anything done in "Be a Pro" mode.

rowech · 09-23-2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

A quick compiled list of what I have seen in the thread.

X-Box Gamer Tags:

Code:

DeToxRox  - DeToxRox
Dr. Sak   - Dr Sak
EagleFan  - EagleFan1022
heybrad   - heybrad
msf518    - mtf99
Sublime 2 - jpro21885
yacovfb   - yacovfb

Mine is ralphiecs

Maple Leafs · 09-23-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

I don't get it. It's a game where you can create and use your own player so what is the deal?

Imagine a Madden ad where Martin Grammatica was trucking a DT...

Icy · 09-23-2008, 08:38 AM

As were not enough PS3 users here, i have joined the Operation sports PS3 online team. They are still recruiting, you can apply here:

TEAM OS (PS3) RECRUITING THREAD - Operation Sports Forums

MikeVic · 09-23-2008, 09:09 AM

Thanks Icy. I'll try to join once I'm more stable with time in the evenings.

Dr. Sak · 09-23-2008, 05:59 PM

I got called up from the Phantoms to the Flyers after 12 games. My first game as a Flyer I have a hat trick. The next day, I am sent back down.

EagleFan · 09-23-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowech

Mine is ralphiecs

Updated it.

EagleFan · 09-23-2008, 06:49 PM

A quick compiled list of what I have seen in the thread.

X-Box Gamer Tags:

Code:

DeToxRox  - DeToxRox
Dr. Sak   - Dr Sak
EagleFan  - EagleFan1022
heybrad   - heybrad
msf518    - mtf99
rowech    - ralphiecs
Sublime 2 - jpro21885
yacovfb   - yacovfb

klayman · 09-23-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

A quick compiled list of what I have seen in the thread.

X-Box Gamer Tags:

Code:

DeToxRox  - DeToxRox
Dr. Sak   - Dr Sak
EagleFan  - EagleFan1022
heybrad   - heybrad
msf518    - mtf99
rowech    - ralphiecs
Sublime 2 - jpro21885
yacovfb   - yacovfb

klayman - jbeaulac

klayman · 09-23-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I got called up from the Phantoms to the Flyers after 12 games. My first game as a Flyer I have a hat trick. The next day, I am sent back down.

After 30 games in Springfield, I'm leading the AHL in goals and points and I got demoted to the 2nd line after I went 5 games without a point. Only after my linemates were called up or traded and replaced with 2 useless tools, though.

Logan · 09-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I got called up from the Phantoms to the Flyers after 12 games. My first game as a Flyer I have a hat trick. The next day, I am sent back down.

Sounds like MLB: The Show.

Maple Leafs · 09-23-2008, 08:56 PM

I take it back. Most realistic game ever.

EA SPORTS World: McCabe Magic

MikeVic · 09-23-2008, 09:11 PM

hahahahaha

EagleFan · 09-23-2008, 09:26 PM

An update:

X-Box Gamer Tags:

Code:

DeToxRox  - DeToxRox
Dr. Sak   - Dr Sak
EagleFan  - EagleFan1022
heybrad   - heybrad
klayman   - jbeaulac
msf518    - mtf99
rowech    - ralphiecs
Sublime 2 - jpro21885
yacovfb   - yacovfb

Fidatelo · 09-23-2008, 11:43 PM

ML that is awesome

MizzouRah · 09-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

An update:

X-Box Gamer Tags:

Code:

DeToxRox  - DeToxRox
Dr. Sak   - Dr Sak
EagleFan  - EagleFan1022
heybrad   - heybrad
klayman   - jbeaulac
msf518    - mtf99
rowech    - ralphiecs
Sublime 2 - jpro21885
yacovfb   - yacovfb

MizzouRah - MizzouRah0971

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-24-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

MizzouRah - MizzouRah0971

Were there really 970 other MizzouRah handles already in existance?

MizzouRah · 09-24-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Were there really 970 other MizzouRah handles already in existance?

lol.. no but MizzouRah was taken, so I used my b-day.

09-21-2008, 11:13 AM	#201
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Wow just had my best game in BAP online. I'm an offensive defenseman, i usually stay in the point to try to score from slap shots but in this game i saw a few chances to get into more offensive positions in some plays and it payed off. We were 3-0 and i scored two consecutive goals and gave an assist for the game tying one. Then in the shootout i missed my chance, but our C scored his so we won the game. My stats were 2 goals, 1 assist, 10 hits and 3 blocked shots, becoming the star player of the game. Too bad i couldn't save the goals highlights as it what seems a bug or crap feature, if your game ends with a shootout, the only available replays are the goals from that shootout instead of the whole game replays. I really love playing as defenseman and helping the attack from time to time. __________________ Last edited by Icy : 09-21-2008 at 08:29 PM.

09-22-2008, 09:32 AM	#208
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	So now that some of the novelty has worn off Be a Pro, the following things are bugging me: - Scoring is way too low, at least with five minute periods. All my games are 1-0 or 2-1. Are people playing with longer periods? - No powerplays. - Fighting sucks. I didn't think it was actually possible for it to be any worse than it usually is in EA games, but they topped themselves. Two punches? Why even bother? - Is anyone else seeing a bug when goalies play the puck after covering it? Nobody on my team reacts, they all just stand there while the puck slides by until the other team picks it up (and usually scores). __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

09-22-2008, 12:09 PM	#210
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	1) I play in All start with 7 minutes and number of goals is fine and realistic. The CPU is a bit dump in PRO, i suggest you to move to All star if you want to see offense from them. 2)Penalties are low and a problem in the game, but as we are playing low minutes periods, i guess 2 or 3 penalties per game is fine and it's what i'm having with maxed penalty slider. 3) fighting is crap, just about who lands the first punch and game over. I just keep it enabled because it adds penalties. 4) have not noticed it __________________

09-22-2008, 12:32 PM	#212
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Am I the only one here playing with 10 minute periods? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-22-2008, 12:52 PM	#216
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	man i dont never give that bitch the puck i aint crazy __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

09-21-2008, 03:22 PM	#202
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Do we have enough PS3 people? Me and Icy are two I think.

09-21-2008, 03:33 PM	#203
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Probably gonna grab this tomorrow (360). I'm gonna suck for a very long time until I figure out the controls.

09-21-2008, 08:18 PM	#204
pbot H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Apr 2001	Downloaded the demo today (PS3). I will be picking this one up on the way home from work tomorrow.

09-21-2008, 09:46 PM	#206
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	We need to compile a list of gamer tags per system. I would love to get on a team with a group that at least has an idea of how to play as a team. Just one game that I have been in has consisted of team players and we kicked ass (8-0 and I had 4 goals and 2 assists as RW). In all the others it has been made up of 4 skaters who want to be the star and me havnig to play RW like a defenseman as if I didn't it would be 2 on 0 every time for the other team. Every time we had the puck in teh offensive zone our defensemen would crash the net (there would be 4 of our players around the goalie and me back at the blue line praying that I can break up the odd man rush about to happen. I am the second man on a 2 on 1 offensively once and the other player takes it basically end to end an loses the puck. Another tme I tried to start a tic-tac-toe passing combination but once I gave it up I would not see it again. On the last attempt I waited until he was in the best scoring position and fed him the puck for a slam dunk goal (at least set it up as his pass button must be broken). I guess there should be no reson to have higher expectations in a PUG here than in something like WoW. I would love to be on a team with some from here. I don't mind center but I suck at face offs (what is the trick as I don't see anything in the manual about it). I like setting people up as the center. For winger I prefer right wing, not sure why but it just feels awkward to me on the other side of the rink. Same for defense. keep trying goalie in single player but still have not gotten the hang of it. I am willing to try any position if the idea is to switch up from time to time but want to at least let you know what to expect.

09-22-2008, 12:18 PM	#211
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	1)I'm still in Pro mode, 5 minute periods, everything as-is when you get the game... I see different variations in scores. Win 1-0, lose 2-1, win 4-1, lose 5-1, etc. 2)I find penalties pretty low too. The one time they were excellent was when I played online in the quick match team games. Ended up having a couple of power plays on each side. 3)Fighting sucks. 4)The only goalie thing that pisses me off, is that with weaker goalies it seems like they'll stop a shot, and then when they scoop the puck back to themselves, it goes through the 5-hole. It happened a ton in the demo, but a lot less in the actual game. The only other bug-like thing was some defenseman on the Stars skating in a circle in his own end anytime he got the puck during on shift. It was funny, and I've never seen it again.

09-22-2008, 12:33 PM	#213
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	What, so Colin White can skate around in circles for 10 minutes instead of 5?

09-22-2008, 12:42 PM	#215
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	With or without puck?

09-22-2008, 01:00 PM	#218
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I played the actual game for the first time last night (as opposed to Be A Pro mode) against my brother, and it was a blast. Not a whole lot different than 08, but definitely an improvement. The night ended on a great note when I scored the cheapest OT goal in history. I dumped the puck from deep in my end, and sent a winger careening after it. My bro's d-man got to the boards first, and clearly touched the puck (even changing its direction), but didn't get possession, which apparently this game thinks is necessary for icing to be called. A heartbeat later, my winger pounds the helpless defenceman face first into the boards from behind, which should have been a 40 game suspension but was deemed legal by the ref. I then scooped up the puck, swung around behind the net and passed it out front to my center who potted the game winner while my brother hollered at the TV in protest. I've put the play up on the EA servers with the name "Cheapest OT Goal Ever" if anyone is interested in watching __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

09-22-2008, 01:14 PM	#220
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Can you view these cross-platform?

09-22-2008, 02:32 PM	#221
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	__________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor. Last edited by Pumpy Tudors : 09-22-2008 at 02:32 PM.

09-22-2008, 02:37 PM	#223
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Hahaha. Nice hit. Go Oilers!

09-22-2008, 02:38 PM	#224
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Oh and Steve Downie just said that hit was legal...

09-22-2008, 02:41 PM	#225
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Can anyone tell me if there's a roster draft in the game that I'm just missing?

09-22-2008, 04:12 PM	#226
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Sure, NHL 09 has it's occasional realism glitches. But at least they don't put them right in the ads. Oh wait, yes they do. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

09-22-2008, 04:38 PM	#228
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	I started a franchise just because I wanted to start making some moves. After all, the GM is my favorite position to play. I'm playing as the Phoenix Coyotes...made it to the playoffs but quickly got manhandled by the Blackhawks. I did notice a problem however...at the start of the next season, there are still a few studs sitting there in free agency. The 95 rated Peter Forsberg was around so I traded my starting C and picked him up. But it does concern me a bit...We'll see how it goes as the franchise progresses. Last edited by JetsIn06 : 09-22-2008 at 04:45 PM.

09-23-2008, 12:17 AM	#230
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Damn!!! Just played my first online team game as a goalie (was quite nervous to start with) and we lost 4-2. Unfortunately my defense left me hung out to dry several times so I actually consider it a bit of a victory that I only let in 4. That was fun as hell once I got into it. Nothing quite like the feeling of a beautiful glove save on a close in shot (especially with the announcer then praising the save). Actually tonight was abou the first time I did not try anything on the offensive side and enjoyed the hell out of it. Played defense the other games and started to finally get a better feel for that position (with a couple offensive chances where I snuck up on the play at select times). If I were to win a lottery I may become a hermit playing this game.

09-23-2008, 12:33 AM	#232
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	A quick compiled list of what I have seen in the thread. X-Box Gamer Tags: Code: DeToxRox - DeToxRox Dr. Sak - Dr Sak EagleFan - EagleFan1022 heybrad - heybrad msf518 - mtf99 rowech - ralphiecs Sublime 2 - jpro21885 yacovfb - yacovfb Last edited by EagleFan : 09-23-2008 at 06:48 PM.

09-23-2008, 04:19 AM	#233
Coder College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	jeepers.. I've had the game since last Monday, but I hadn't actually tested it until last night.. ended up staying up until 3 a.m. and now I'm sitting at my desk trying hard not to fall asleep.. After a few games with 5 minute periods, I had to switch to 7 minutes.. I felt like I didn't have enough time to get anything done in "Be a Pro" mode. __________________ IFL - Vermont Mountaineers ~ I am an idiot, walking a tight rope of fortunate things ~

09-23-2008, 08:38 AM	#236
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	As were not enough PS3 users here, i have joined the Operation sports PS3 online team. They are still recruiting, you can apply here: TEAM OS (PS3) RECRUITING THREAD - Operation Sports Forums __________________

09-23-2008, 09:09 AM	#237
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Thanks Icy. I'll try to join once I'm more stable with time in the evenings.

09-23-2008, 05:59 PM	#238
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I got called up from the Phantoms to the Flyers after 12 games. My first game as a Flyer I have a hat trick. The next day, I am sent back down.

09-23-2008, 06:49 PM	#240
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	A quick compiled list of what I have seen in the thread. X-Box Gamer Tags: Code: DeToxRox - DeToxRox Dr. Sak - Dr Sak EagleFan - EagleFan1022 heybrad - heybrad msf518 - mtf99 rowech - ralphiecs Sublime 2 - jpro21885 yacovfb - yacovfb

09-23-2008, 08:56 PM	#244
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I take it back. Most realistic game ever. EA SPORTS World: McCabe Magic __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

09-23-2008, 09:11 PM	#245
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	hahahahaha

09-23-2008, 09:26 PM	#246
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	An update: X-Box Gamer Tags: Code: DeToxRox - DeToxRox Dr. Sak - Dr Sak EagleFan - EagleFan1022 heybrad - heybrad klayman - jbeaulac msf518 - mtf99 rowech - ralphiecs Sublime 2 - jpro21885 yacovfb - yacovfb

09-23-2008, 11:43 PM	#247
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	ML that is awesome __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

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