Suggestion for EA Sports NHL going forward.

Instead of releasing a new game with minimal changes each year. I believe EA Sports should switch to a live service here on out. 

Here me on this one because it only makes sense. EA Sports already reaps the benefits of their ultimate team modes for NHL, NFL, and FIFA. It doesn't make sense to keep releasing new games each year as that can be costly when it comes to licensing, disc distribution, packaging, etc. 

The ultimate team modes could benefit from switching to seasons like other games out there. EA already does this for Apex, Ubisoft has Rainbow 6 Siege, Activision has CoD Warzone, and so on... Releasing cards for Ultimate Team and cosmetics for WOC in season passes that would last 90 days could prove to be successful. Then when the hockey season is over cards are reset and redone. Players can keep their celebrations, jerseys, cosmetic items, strategies, etc.

This can give the developers time to really work on the game and make changes as the game evolves.