NHL 15 News Post

NHL 15 Roster Update Available Now (January Update)

01:30 PM - January 16, 2015 by Steve_OS

EA Sports has released their NHL 15 roster update for the month of January, updating rosters to reflect the current lineups in the NHL, AHL, CHL, Liga, SHL, DEL, Extraliga ledniho hokeje, and National League.

You can view all of the changes in this PDF file.

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	Significant changes have also been made to player ratings across the NHL. These new player ratings will be reflected in all game modes including online play. These ratings have been updated based on individual player performances up until January 15, 2015.

GOING UP

Nikita Kucherov � Tampa Bay Lightning +4 (85)
Sami Vatanen � Anaheim Ducks +5 (84)
Jori Lehtera � St. Louis Blues +4 (84)
Filip Forsberg � Nashville Predators +5 (86)
Jakub Voracek � Philadelphia Flyers +3 (90)

GOING DOWN

Mike Richards � Los Angeles Kings -2 (85)
David Clarkson � Toronto Maple Leafs -2 (83)
Nicklas Backstrom � Minnesota Wild -4 (81)
Cody Hodgson � Buffalo Sabres -3 (81)
Mike Smith � Arizona Coyotes -4 (85)

ROSTER UPDATE DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS*:

Xbox One & PlayStation 4:

In the NHL 15 main menu, select (Customize)
In the Customize section, select (Roster)
In the Roster section, select (Active Rosters)
In the Active Rosters section, select the most recent update organized by �Date & Time� under EA SPORTS NHL Official Rosters.

Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3:

In the NHL 15 main menu, select (Customize)
In the Customize section, select (Roster Management)
In the Roster Management section, select (Download Rosters)
In the Download Rosters section, select the most recent update organized by �Date & Time�

*NOTE: Your console must have internet connection to download this roster update.

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# 21 Simple Mathematics @ 01/18/15 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shogunofharlem3


	I agree with Simple Mathematics rating differentials, loved the Revamped Rosters. May sound crazy but I always wanted a scale per league. So you could be a 99 in the AHL but if you came up to the NHL you'd maybe be a 55, but if you were in a system that fits you, 59. Just throwing numbers out there. So each tier would have its best players in the 90s but as you were promoted you'd have to fit in to the "new" rating comparisons.

I've wanted the same thing. Franchise Hockey Manager is like this - and that was in its first year.

# 22 azy19 @ 01/19/15 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shogunofharlem3


	I agree with Simple Mathematics rating differentials, loved the Revamped Rosters. May sound crazy but I always wanted a scale per league. So you could be a 99 in the AHL but if you came up to the NHL you'd maybe be a 55, but if you were in a system that fits you, 59. Just throwing numbers out there. So each tier would have its best players in the 90s but as you were promoted you'd have to fit in to the "new" rating comparisons.

I see where you're coming from but it kind of is like that already. For an example in the SHL(swedish hockey league) the best players are 78-81 I believe and that kind of is the high 90s for that league. You can't go around giving people in SHL 90+ shot power just because they shoot hard for the standards in their league. It wouldn't feel realistic at all while playing with them and then playing with an nhl team and they skate, shoot etc as well as them.

I do have an idea for myself though. A form rating which would update every game in Be A GM and Be A Pro. This could give you a 2+ boost on some ratings if high enough and make you progress faster. That way you can also see who is hot in the league if you're looking to trade an on form 4th or 3rd liner or a star if your team is in need of one.

# 23 RickyAC @ 01/19/15 06:46 PM

I hope that the half-assed effort put into NHL 15 bodes well for the return EASHL, Franchise, create-a-player, player editing, and other details for NHL 16.

# 24 Simple Mathematics @ 01/19/15 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by azy19


	I see where you're coming from but it kind of is like that already. For an example in the SHL(swedish hockey league) the best players are 78-81 I believe and that kind of is the high 90s for that league. You can't go around giving people in SHL 90+ shot power just because they shoot hard for the standards in their league. It wouldn't feel realistic at all while playing with them and then playing with an nhl team and they skate, shoot etc as well as them. I do have an idea for myself though. A form rating which would update every game in Be A GM and Be A Pro. This could give you a 2+ boost on some ratings if high enough and make you progress faster. That way you can also see who is hot in the league if you're looking to trade an on form 4th or 3rd liner or a star if your team is in need of one.

That does sound good. I just want hot and cold streaks back in BaGM. It added so much to the mode. That, along with goalie fatigue.

# 25 Matt_350z @ 01/19/15 10:20 PM

It will never happen again. However, we need ratings scales like this. Everyone is way to close in ratings in all of the recent NHL games.

http://nhlpa93.nhl94.com/teams/bos.php

# 26 azy19 @ 01/20/15 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt_350z


	It will never happen again. However, we need ratings scales like this. Everyone is way to close in ratings in all of the recent NHL games. http://nhlpa93.nhl94.com/teams/bos.php

Tie Domi at 20?!?!?! What is this madness?!?!

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Originally Posted by RickyAC


	I hope that the half-assed effort put into NHL 15 bodes well for the return EASHL, Franchise, create-a-player, player editing, and other details for NHL 16.

I'd be really surprised if they didn't add in a better franchise, player editing and EASHL after the amount of have they've gotten, but create a player is already in the game.

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Originally Posted by azy19


	I see where you're coming from but it kind of is like that already. For an example in the SHL(swedish hockey league) the best players are 78-81 I believe and that kind of is the high 90s for that league. You can't go around giving people in SHL 90+ shot power just because they shoot hard for the standards in their league. It wouldn't feel realistic at all while playing with them and then playing with an nhl team and they skate, shoot etc as well as them. I do have an idea for myself though. A form rating which would update every game in Be A GM and Be A Pro. This could give you a 2+ boost on some ratings if high enough and make you progress faster. That way you can also see who is hot in the league if you're looking to trade an on form 4th or 3rd liner or a star if your team is in need of one.

I'd obviously also make them go down in rating.

# 27 DesertDogs98 @ 01/21/15 12:57 PM

Great roster update, much needed. Wish Tarasenko and Yandle were a bit better, but at least Forsberg and Gaudreau got ratings they deserve.

# 28 Pezell04x @ 01/25/15 09:22 AM

Ratings continue to be a problem with this game. There's no real separation between ratings. Mike Smith at an 85? Mike Richards at an 82? The same Mike Richards who had been demoted to forth line?

It's like EA wants to keep the players happy and not deal with "Hey why was my rating so low?" stuff.

The reason why Simple Mathematics and his Revamped project worked incredibly well was because ratings seemed to matter. There was a large difference between a fourth line player and a first line player.

What will end up happening years into GM mode is the same that always happened...the FA pool will be loaded with low 80s players and young kids never develop.

# 29 Pezell04x @ 01/26/15 12:18 PM

82 rated Mike Richards has been put on waivers.

# 30 sivda @ 02/05/15 05:57 AM

Hallo everybody, I just want to ask if can somebody put that roster file downloadable. I'm having some problems with EA downloading. Thank you very much guys.

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