Hey everyone.
When are we expecting the first roster update? I'm just wondering because I rather not start a franchise mode until things are a bit more authentic with the roster.
Thanks!
Hey, @ShadowWarrior128
Most likely, we'll have to wait for the NHL season to start as there are normally players that can't be included until they play their first NHL shift.
Community ManagerHey, @ShadowWarrior128
Most likely, we'll have to wait for the NHL season to start as there are normally players that can't be included until they play their first NHL shift.
They usually release a roster update a week after the NHL season starts.
In order to add new players they have to appear in a regular season NHL game, so players like Cooley and Fantilli won’t be added until after they play their first game.
Keep in mind they have a terrible agreement with AHL players and you will probably see some players disappear until mid November or whenever they sign the required waiver.
An EA roster update with new players is worthless without the headshot pics. The community is doing a better job with own created players cause they using mostly generic faces which look much closer than this from EA. My suggestion, if EA has no space to do it, than let the community upload pictures. Its possible to use the real player data from copyright, so it should also be possible to use player photos for private use.
Thanks for the answer. I'm hoping it comes in the next couple of days. Seeing as a lot of players won't be playing their first game until later in the season.
I've been waiting to start my franchise until the new roster drops , been playing exhibition with every team starting from A lol
Yeah I can't start my franchise until the first roster update either. It sucks we need to wait.
