Thinking about buying nhl15, questions

[tessl]

It has been several years since I've played EA Sport's hockey game.

• I notice there is a GM mode. Can I also play the games and control the players in GM mode or am I limited to GM functions only?

• If I can't also play the games I'm not interested, but how realistic is GM mode in terms of contracts, draft, trade logic, etc?

• Are there minor league teams with a draft and if so, do you scout players for the draft?

• The last time I played the game there was a special category of player. I forget what he was called but essentially he was a sort of thug who could rough up the opposing players. If I controlled a different player the "thug" would aggressively forecheck etc on his own. Is this still in the game?

I have a lot of other questions but that will suffice for now.

Thanks for any replies.

[stlgamer09]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

It has been several years since I've played EA Sport's hockey game. • I notice there is a GM mode. Can I also play the games and control the players in GM mode or am I limited to GM functions only? • If I can't also play the games I'm not interested, but how realistic is GM mode in terms of contracts, draft, trade logic, etc? • Are there minor league teams with a draft and if so, do you scout players for the draft? • The last time I played the game there was a special category of player. I forget what he was called but essentially he was a sort of thug who could rough up the opposing players. If I controlled a different player the "thug" would aggressively forecheck etc on his own. Is this still in the game? I have a lot of other questions but that will suffice for now. Thanks for any replies.

- Yes you can control the players in gm mode


- If you download the revamped rosters its pretty accurate.


- Yes the AHL and some euro teams plus the CHL and yes you have scouts.


- there are enforcers but no the way you are talking about

[Sheba2011]

Quote: Originally Posted by tessl

It has been several years since I've played EA Sport's hockey game. • If I can't also play the games I'm not interested, but how realistic is GM mode in terms of contracts, draft, trade logic, etc? Thanks for any replies.

The GM and trade logic has been abysmal for years. GM's of opposing team won't sign high draft picks making them free agents next year. Trades are a complete train wreck and there really is no logic involved. You will get the most lopsided trade offers for your superstar players.

[tessl]

Thanks for the replies. I'm leaning toward getting the game this year for the ps4.

Follow up question - what does an enforcer do? Fight?

[pezdaddy]

any idea/chance of KHL teams getting back into NHL '15? Apparently they were in the NHL game a few years ago

[PensDynasty87]

An enforcer's job is to deter and respond to dirty or violent play by the opposition. When such play occurs, the enforcer is expected to respond aggressively, by fighting or checking the offender. They are used to protect star players as well.

[stlgamer09]

Quote: Originally Posted by pezdaddy

any idea/chance of KHL teams getting back into NHL '15? Apparently they were in the NHL game a few years ago

I doubt they will be.

[canucksss]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheba2011

The GM and trade logic has been abysmal for years. GM's of opposing team won't sign high draft picks making them free agents next year. Trades are a complete train wreck and there really is no logic involved. You will get the most lopsided trade offers for your superstar players.

See this is one of the issues I want to see in the weekly updates of EA instead of those arenas.


To the OP, it seems to me that based on the top 2 questions of yours, you love to play BaGM like me. My piece of advice, wait until the X1 players test 15. Because in the past, its just full of craps....lies after lies after lies after lies. But I would understand if you get this game since its been awhile for you.