NHL 27 must haves
The two biggest additions that would completely change the game are Connected Franchise and Start Today Franchise.
⭐ Connected Franchise
This is easily the most requested feature among my friends and many NHL fans.
- 👥 Control teams with friends in the same league.
- 📈 Full drafts, trades, free agency, scouting, and playoffs.
- 🎮 Cross-platform support.
- 🏆 Build dynasties and rivalries over multiple seasons.
Many of my friends would buy and play NHL 27 if Connected Franchise was added.
📅 Start Today Franchise
Franchise Mode shouldn’t feel dead once the NHL season starts.
Start Today would allow players to:
- 📊 Begin from the current point in the real season.
- 🏒 Use accurate standings, stats, injuries, and transactions.
- 🔄 Start from opening night, the trade deadline, or even the playoffs.
- 📈 Continue following the real season while creating your own story.
This feature would keep Franchise Mode alive all year instead of becoming outdated in October.
🎓 NCAA Hockey Teams (If Possible)
This would be an incredible addition.
- 🥅 Play with schools like Michigan, Boston College, Denver, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Boston University.
- ⭐ Develop future NHL stars through college hockey.
- 📈 Create deeper prospect systems and more realistic player development.
Even a limited number of NCAA teams would add a lot to the game.
