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Labben67
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15 hours ago

Where is Cole Eiserman?

DisappointingEA_Aljo​ 

I know its not your job, but i didnt get an answer on my question on my latest post about this. Why is not Eiserman in the newest roster update? What are stopping you guys from adding him? I really feel like this is just to hook us offline players in to 27, you are not adding him beacuse of some licensing right? Yet many players at the start of the year, just under Ahl pto (Oliver wahlstrom for example) was added to the ahl roster, without an nhl contract. You have the license to use him in wjc mode, hut but not to add him in the licensed roster where is under contract and have debuted in? Super super disappointed.

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  • Labben67's avatar
    Labben67
    New Rookie
    1 hour ago

    dogheels​ I was referring to the fact that Wahlstrom was in an AHL lineup under a PTO and not tied to an NHL contract, just like Eiserman. I’m aware that Wahlstrom is a licensed NHLPA player and can be used in the game. Eiserman signed his entry-level contract on March 19 and made his AHL debut on March 20, so I don’t know what you’re talking about.

    As of now, he has played two AHL games in a licensed league and is already being used in two other modes. EA was given advance notice about this, and ever since his WJC card was released in HUT, people have been asking to be able to use him offline. The response has been along the lines of, “As soon as he has an NHL contract or has played an NHL game, he can be used.” The AHL was also brought up, and the same answer was given.

    So you don’t think it’s strange or poorly handled by EA not to make sure he could be added to the AHL lineup? I do. That’s why my complaint and disappointment are completely valid.

  • Eiserman, although drafted by the Islanders in 2024. He didnt sign an entry level contract until Mar 26. As well as an AHL contract around the same time. Walstrom signed a 3 year entry level contract in 2019 with the Islanders. Not sure where your headed with your complaint. Unless a player is under a contract recognized by the NHLPA. He is ineligible to be used by EA in their game. Being drafted, doesnt make them eligible, until a contract is signed, allowing them to  play in either the NHL. AHL or ECHL. 

  • darkryd3r's avatar
    darkryd3r
    Seasoned Veteran
    12 hours ago

    well, disappointing but thanks for your clarification anyway

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    13 hours ago

    We have limited rights as to how he can be used in the game. This isn't something we have any control over.

  • Labben67's avatar
    Labben67
    New Rookie
    14 hours ago

    But you have him in the game already? Make it make sense.

    This is an player featured in 2 other modes, 2 ahl games down already? This is bs. Totally unfair, great job letting fans down guys.

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    14 hours ago

    Hi there. Unfortunately, as you mentioned, we don't have the rights to have him in the game. Players get added in the beginning of the new season. Due to being this late in the season, we'll have to wait until a future game before we have the rights to include him.

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