Wow. I normally see all these complaints that Franchise is lacking and never gets attention. But if these are you pressing issues? I'd say you're way ahead of the game. HUT is where people are spending lots and getting very little. Such as...
You ask for: 1.) Add the option to put the arena name right by center ice, with various fonts players can choose from. 2.) All NHL Arenas should have banners commemorating championships and division titles won by other teams that share that arena .
We don't even get the center ice logo for our games for the arena we choose. Even though we paid for the arena. Just "EA HUT" for vs. friends and "Cup Chase" when playing the CPU, as if "Cup Chase" is supposed to have some meaning. You're playing as the Red Wings vs your buddy's Canadiens? In Detroit, EA HUT logo. In Montreal? EA HUT logo.
Also, franchise has stats where you can gage your players against other teams, etc. We don't have that in HUT, nor our overall record or total stats for the year, etc. Wanna play a lot with your buddy? Every game is like the first, as there is no indication you ever played before. No record, no stats. Play now. Basically, pong on ice. Can you imagine an NHL without stats or records? What would be the point right?
So, I guess as always please add a reason to play with our friends. Stats please (like grudge match would be great). Also, the arena logos in HUT please.