NHL 26 Feedback and Rating

Feedback for EA Sports NHL — Realistic Hockey & Authentic Features

> Dear EA Sports NHL Team,

First, thank you for improving referee animations and video review signals in NHL 26 — it’s a great step forward. To make the game truly reflect real hockey, the community would love to see deeper authenticity in future updates and upcoming NHL titles.

Key requests:

Complete penalty system: add missing calls like spearing, butt-ending, clipping/kneeing, head-butt, abuse of officials, bench minors, double minors, match/game misconduct with correct frequency.

Expanded video review: goal/no-goal for kicking, hand passes, goaltender interference, crease violations, net dislodging — with clear referee audio announcements.

Referee presentation: live mic announcements after penalties and reviews for broadcast realism.

Realistic rule profiles: selectable NHL / IIHF / DEL rules (e.g., trapezoid, icing, physicality).

More European content: add DEL2 and Oberliga with full licenses, logos, and arenas for Franchise and Be a Pro.

These changes would make NHL far more authentic and enjoyable for offline and online players while keeping the game fresh for an international fan base.

Thank you for continuing to update and refine the series — these improvements would be game changers for many of us.