NHL 17 News Post

Some More NHL 17 Features Revealed, Includes All-New Franchise Mode & Draft Champions

12:22 PM - May 21, 2016 by bad_philanthropy

The following NHL 17 features were mentioned in the latest EA Sports survey. We should hear more specifics on them soon, until then post your thoughts!

More NHL 17 news can be seen here.

Every Moment Built By and For Fans - Every feature and game mode in NHL 17 is developed with direct input and feedback from our fans to create the game that hockey fans want. From all-new game modes, to new experiences and more depth in existing modes, to the best on-ice gameplay in franchise history � NHL 17 is built by and for hockey fans no matter which way you play.

Sharpen Your Game - The next generation of the NHL Visual On Ice Trainer returns in NHL 17 to teach you the skills to succeed at every end of the ice. Whether you�re a pro player looking to elevate your game to elite status, or brand new to the NHL series and lacing up your skates for the very first time, the Visual On-Ice Trainer adapts to your skill level using dynamic feedback and coaching to make you a better hockey player. For every skill level, this is your hockey season.

The Biggest and Most Exciting NHL Ever - From the front office to the faceoff dot, NHL 17 delivers the most authentic and thrilling hockey experience in franchise history. Step into the fast paced action and deliver bone crushing hits with 12 Player NHL� Collision Physics, make a game changing saves with all-new Authentic Goaltending and celebrate your biggest goals with dozens of new goal celebrations � all while surrounded by Living Crowds in true-to-life Authentic Arenas. Off the ice, live out your ultimate hockey fantasy in all-new modes including Draft Champions, The World Cup of Hockey, Franchise Mode and more. Whether you compete online in a bid for glory, or simply lace up the skates and create highlight reel moments, NHL 17 gives you the chance to Shape Your Legacy the way you see fit.

Shape Your Legacy - On the ice, behind the bench, and in the front office - NHL 17 gives you the chance to shape your legacy where it matters to you in the biggest and most exciting hockey game to date. With 3 all-new games modes and more depth in fan favorite modes, NHL 17 lets you call the shots from the front office to the face-off circle and have more control than ever to lead your team to glory.

Take Control of the Ice - Own Every Zone in NHL 17 with more end-to-end gameplay control than ever before. Authentic goalies look and play the part with true-to-life stances, striking emotion and new reaction physics. Net Battles change the game for offensive and defensive zone play, and dozens of thrilling new goal celebrations capture the excitement of scoring the biggest goals on game night.

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# 41 Moose24x @ 06/08/16 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Redstar5


	Really? Ticket prices? As a 100% Be a GM player, I'd settle for decent scouting & development options

I don't understand why ticket prices and concessions and such are an enjoyable addition to a HOCKEY game. If the game was perfect, sure whatever, but reading the answers to ASK EA about NHL 17, they stated that mid season contract negotiations are still not in GM mode. Okay, great. I can't extend my players during the season, but I can change the price of a hot dog. Why? Why would I want that?

# 42 Moose24x @ 06/08/16 04:18 PM

Although nearly positive it will go ignored, I just submitted the following to ASK EA:

RE: Be A GM/Franchise Mode:
Why did EA choose to prioritize non-hockey related activities such as determining ticket and concession prices rather than include things like mid-season contract extensions or improved scouting and player development? It seems completely counter intuitive to add such non-essential features - luxuries, you could say - while the game still lacks fundamental aspects of roster management. Help me understand.

# 43 mikeq672 @ 06/08/16 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose24x


	I don't understand why ticket prices and concessions and such are an enjoyable addition to a HOCKEY game. If the game was perfect, sure whatever, but reading the answers to ASK EA about NHL 17, they stated that mid season contract negotiations are still not in GM mode. Okay, great. I can't extend my players during the season, but I can change the price of a hot dog. Why? Why would I want that?

Thats the EA way, they arent competent enough to fix what needs to be fixed or add what people want, so they add stupid minor **** like that and pretend its a selling feature. Their entire advertising and marketing campaign just gets rehashed every other year.

# 44 Caniac94 @ 06/09/16 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeq672


	Thats the EA way, they arent competent enough to fix what needs to be fixed or add what people want, so they add stupid minor **** like that and pretend its a selling feature. Their entire advertising and marketing campaign just gets rehashed every other year.

And because of that they have just about lost me and maybe many others. I'm not gonna buy the game every year with their approach to things. Heck there's people who've stopped buying the series completely. I'm an every other year guy and soon I might stop buying altogether too. Until the gameplay and things like AI get the attention they deserve anyway. The same crap gets regurgitated every year and I really don't have any hype for the NHL series like I used to. This year has been bad. I just go "meh" at every new announcement because I know exactly what EA are gonna say (or not say rather) and I've been right for the most part.

# 45 Reff99 @ 06/10/16 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose24x


	Although nearly positive it will go ignored, I just submitted the following to ASK EA: RE: Be A GM/Franchise Mode: Why did EA choose to prioritize non-hockey related activities such as determining ticket and concession prices rather than include things like mid-season contract extensions or improved scouting and player development? It seems completely counter intuitive to add such non-essential features - luxuries, you could say - while the game still lacks fundamental aspects of roster management. Help me understand.

You should post that question on EA's Facebook, you'd probably be more likely to get an answer if many people like your comment.

# 46 actionhank @ 06/10/16 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Money99


	Would be awesome if there was a way for the game to upload the information so you can view it online - similar to OOTP. I'm still waiting for a sports game that allows me to manage my team online so when I get home, I only have to be concerned about playing the games. How great would it be to make trades, call players up and down from the farm or alter lines while at work?

Honestly, the lack of utilizing the online world in general is pretty surprising.

We've got the ability to upload all sorts of things (Rosters, 'skins' for jerseys, helmets, ice rinks, boards, hell everything in game with a texture, down to player faces could be re-done) and use them in game.

With the right tools, guys could at least edit and share rosters via their PC. Editing textures and thousands of rosters and player stats sucks via a console. Controllers were never meant to do that. But, give me a little bit of time and Photoshop, and I'd be more than happy to help recreate some new jerseys for players or teams. Imagine being able to import a logo that you created in illustrator, or an entire jersey, then using it in game with your custom team. You could use that logo on the ice, make some separate smaller shoulder patches. All sorts of cool things.

We have so much technology at our disposal in the year 2016, and more people than ever have incredible access to the internet all over their homes. We need to be able to use that power.

# 47 spoofrice11 @ 06/16/16 01:11 PM

Someone posted this in the comments below one of the articles on NHL 17...
Create a team vs. relocation. Obviously the relocation only has 15 cities, and he said for Franchise mode. Is everyone thinking that means our created team, can't be played in franchise, but that we'll have to relocate? I was looking forward to creating a new team, sub them out for a crappy, existing team, and play that way.

# 48 spoofrice11 @ 06/16/16 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spoofrice11


	Someone posted this in the comments below one of the articles on NHL 17... Create a team vs. relocation. Obviously the relocation only has 15 cities, and he said for Franchise mode. Is everyone thinking that means our created team, can't be played in franchise, but that we'll have to relocate? I was looking forward to creating a new team, sub them out for a crappy, existing team, and play that way.

Anyone know more about how creating teams will work?
I hope that the above is not the case on having to relocate after a year and mess with that. I just want to be able to replace teams with my created teams.

It needs to be like MyLeague in NBA 2K16 where you can upload images and then replace teams in the League. (One thing 2K16 needed was though to be able to create your team before starting your Franchise and being able to use your logo/jerseys/stadium instead of having to create all of that after you start and re-doing it if you want to start over.
- Also, they need to have it where you can edit draft classes.

I am trying to decide on if I want to get NHL or Madden this year and was leaning towards NHL, but that could get me to change my mind.

# 49 actionhank @ 06/17/16 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spoofrice11


	Anyone know more about how creating teams will work? I hope that the above is not the case on having to relocate after a year and mess with that. I just want to be able to replace teams with my created teams. It needs to be like MyLeague in NBA 2K16 where you can upload images and then replace teams in the League. (One thing 2K16 needed was though to be able to create your team before starting your Franchise and being able to use your logo/jerseys/stadium instead of having to create all of that after you start and re-doing it if you want to start over. - Also, they need to have it where you can edit draft classes. I am trying to decide on if I want to get NHL or Madden this year and was leaning towards NHL, but that could get me to change my mind.

I think the most frustrating aspect of the NHL series (from my personal standpoint) is that it's completely devolved from a Pre-order ASAP title to one where I wait for a few days after it's released to see what some of the posters around here think of it.

I've just grown so tired of the way the core gameplay works that without certain features I know I get bored after a few months. The new sliders show some promise, but without the ability to share rosters that they still lack for some reason, it's really hard to commit to the game.

Personally, I would recommend holding out on the NHL title and seeing what people on here think. A lot of people felt burned by NHL15, because everyone was promised the sky, but no gameplay footage ever really showed up. Then when it finally did, people started to see what was going on.

# 50 spoofrice11 @ 06/27/16 07:04 PM

I always do Fantasy Drafts for my Franchise's so I can have my favorite players and stuff.

I haven't gotten a hockey game for a few years, they still have this feature when you start your Franchise, right?

# 51 optimusparm @ 06/29/16 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by spoofrice11


	I always do Fantasy Drafts for my Franchise's so I can have my favorite players and stuff. I haven't gotten a hockey game for a few years, they still have this feature when you start your Franchise, right?

yup, it's still in the game

# 52 Money99 @ 07/08/16 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by optimusparm


	yup, it's still in the game

I'd love it if they allowed us to create a league with fake players, ala OOTP.

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