Please Allow ECHL Teams in Franchise Mode.

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Obviously asking to control three leagues in one franchise mode is a ridiculous ask which is why I’m not going to ask for that… instead I’m simply asking for the ability to substitute the NHL teams with ECHL teams in the custom league franchise mode.

I know I personally and I’m sure other want to be able to have a dual level interaction (ECHL & AHL in this case) but unfortunately it’s not currently available…

I feel like this is very simple as the mechanic already exists for other leagues such as the SHL. It would simply be a matter of including the ECHL category as an available option.

slickster195263 · Answer

You could play in season mode

bdog518 · Answer

I actually currently do have a season but struggle to appreciate season mode for the purpose I desire to use it in because of two main reasons… 1. There is no “second team” so I can’t “send players up” to the AHL (even though in franchise mode it would be down) and 2. There really is no way to limit the Free agency to certain overalls without changing your game’s rosters which i have done as a solution but it’s not the most ideal.

I do appreciate your feedback :)

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