My Review Of NHL 26.

Haven’t played since NHL 24 due to my own perspectives. So far this years game has been a little bit feature wise but gameplay definitely is due for some tuneups. AI adjustments are definitely needed as I find they lack player positioning and IQ strategies. Goalies are good other than on the wrap around and far side shots. Interference, Charging penalties need to be called a little more often. And the pressure system drains energy way too quickly at its current setting making the gameplay feel sluggish. 

BAP is on its way to being something great but has its limitations this year. We still need an injury  tracker, ability to see retirements and trade negotiations along view opposing lines and stats for the NHL/AHL at the same time. Also noted we can’t use our custom rosters during regular season either which I have experienced already.

Franchise mode is fine but needs an option to fully edit our players still and presentation for the Stanley Cup needs more work. 

HUT is okay but I’m finding it hard as a F2P player to compete with these P2W opponents since the sets are expensive for collectibles. 

World Of Chel is okay but I feel the outdoor casual 6’s drop-in has run its course and majority of the community I feel wants to be able to play in an indoor arena with jersey selection from various teams around different leagues. I know over 50+ people who would come back to this franchise if so. 

Overall game has its ups and downs but is en-route to being better if communication is more prominent between our community to further improve the quality of these games adapting to consumers wants and needs.