Let's do NHL together!
Hello everyone! I offer the following to the development team and NHL bosses: Instead of silence and lack of information about what they plan to contribute or remove or change in the simulator, conduct surveys, share information, plans and other content. Only together we can make a truly real hockey! Aren't you tired of the discontent of your customers?! Let me give you an example. New BAP. It's very boring, there's not even a calendar, there's no interactive, even the ceremony of raising the banner after winning the cup, there's no star match, there's no call to the national team for the World Cup, there's no winter classics, **bleep** it, even the coach is not real (a nightmare), the broadcasts are boring, in part 22 you felt that you really watch hockey, insert statistics, a lot of information, a normal presentation, achievements in clear numbers, not a stupid comment and that's it. There is no atmosphere at all in the playoffs, as if it were pre-season (ice is not playoffs, forms too). The news feed is empty, there is no interesting information. Somehow, simplify your work, be interested in our opinion, because we buy what you do. Thank you! And return the Russian language already, as the IOC says, sport should unite!
Wishlist from an offline-only hardcore player
Disclaimer: I only play Franchise Mode, Play Now and Be A Pro (a bit) so if things are missing, go ahead and make your own wishlist New Options Mascots on/off X-Factor on/off Pressure System on/off Pressure System board graphics on/off New Features (General, Franchise Mode & Be A Pro) Make skaters glide more both in user controlled and cpu controlled state. They stop like the ground surface is gravel Make superstar cpu defenders react harder on opposition forwards cutting into the slot. (Quick flick right stick right to left or vice versa). Right now it's very overpowered to skate fast along the boards and then deke/cut in to the slot to expose defenders and goalie. It result in a goal about 50% of the times, even with goalie sliders set to 100/100 In older games some players like Patrick Kane was really fun and reactive to manual deke with. Today it's much less creative and more bound to sequenced animations (click button > deke animation plays). It was really fun in Shootout Mode online. People created youtube videos and shared their deking skill with others much more. A good balance between now vs then (nhl 12-14) Goalies should stop more simple dekes like backhand forehand dekes at a higher rate More shot block replays New custom jerseys and logotypes in create a team You removed the ability to edit created team during post season in Franchise Mode? Why? BRING IT BACK Updated standard goalie masks (all modes where you can edit players) Increased length of handshake line after completed playoffs series, right now it's about 3-5 seconds long More replays showing close-up player reactions to near goals, shot blocks leading to pain, etc Store Stanley Cup winner team picture to watch later through the menus (if the user won) Tunnel walkout cutscene during playoffs in Franchise Mode Let users customize hairstyle and eyebrows in Franchise Mode Present starting goalies in game intro Present and compare the two team's top players in game intro (can be based on career stat if veteran players or current season stat for others, milestones, etc), like in a real broadcast Three stars of the game cutscene after a game Show team walk out from tunnel and crowd reactions during game intros Updated crowd models and animations (also fix the crowd clapping with freezed towels in playoffs). The outdoor settings/rinks are incredible in pro-am/woc, make use of them in franchise and be a pro (some event or something) Team practice in Franchise Mode and Be A Pro (maybe outdoor practice during post-season?) Outdoor Stadium games Stop showing promo popups in main menu, it is very frustrating and makes most of us wanting to stay away from online modes even more Remove female refs in men's leagues Add more grit to how players interact with each other (yelling at ref or opposition, talking trash, etc) UI panel showing last game three stars and game result in Franchise mode and BAP (right now you have to navigate a lot to see that - box score) Generate 3D headshots for all auto generated players in Franchise Mode (add option to enable/disable when starting a franchise). It's ok if this takes a long time generating each season, but if it slow down menus, then maybe not worth it PC release would be great EDIT (ADDED MARCH 21ST 2026): More context after goal scored. Next whistle talk about or show graphic for the goal scorer and cut to player in camera. Context could for example be: "1st goal after 5 games cold scoring streak", "1st point after returning from injury", etc More random timing for when cpu coach pulls the goalie. Right now cpu opposition coach pull goalie with around 00:50 left in the period. Also only if they are losing with min 1 goal or max 2 goals In goal replays, remove the slowmotion to real-time in the middle of the replay. It doesn't look that good. Remove the puck highlight marker in that 2nd replay too. The first and third replay are both in a good place in NHL 27 Fixes Fix HUT Cup Chase freezing. It's just sad this has not been fixed day one to be honest Fix poor positioning of cpu teammates blocking slap shots from the blue line Fix slow update of header player information (large headshot with name and other info) when hovering players in lineups, player lists, etc in Franchise Mode Fix lag occurring with 1 minute left in each period Fix show mascot on/off in create a team (it's always on in-game, even if saved "off" in create a team for expansion draft in Franchise Mode) Fix mascot drumming cutting off arena music during faceoffs Improve coaches body models and fix clipping of glasses (for example Dan Muse) Tune hitting to be more realistic. If players are prepared for a hit, then don't make them go down this easily as now. Same with players getting hit into the bench, happens too much now. System & Experience System: Xbox Series X Experience: Owned every NHL game since NHL 2000 I play with sliders set to punish my own players and be in favor of the cpu players. Standard Superstar AI is no match. Which I hope future games will change I also want to say that I enjoy the presentation added in NHL 26, but patches this release has been underwhelmingNCAA guys to the show
Yo!EA_Aljo Since both Eiserman & Hutson signed and is in the show, (Eiserman assigned to Ahl), will they be in the new roster update, accessible offline? when is it dropping? And will Eiserman have his facescan or do you slap the generic face scan on him to pump up the next game? Honest question beacuse dont know how ea thinks.
STILL WAITING ON EA TO REPLY ???
So EA. When will these all be in the world of chel store and club creations???? 2025 winter classic and stadium series jerseys be added to nhl 26 2026 winter classic and stadium series jerseys be added Boston new home and away in world of chel store Colorado alternate Quebec jersey San Jose's 3rd jersey Ottawa 3rd jersey And where the ducks and kings logos in world of chel club creations?? And how about change the drop in rinks ..we have been getting the same recycled garbage for 5 yrs now tell you're team to actually do some work on the game.Presentation and athmosphere wishlist
Arena athmosphere Real goal songs and horns for NHL teams Powerplay songs and crowd chants Dynamic crowd attendance LED ribbon boards showing sponsor ads, team graphics and hype messages Presentation Referee penalty announcements Jumbotron showing replays and fans More energetic PA announcer Gameplay authenticity Post-whistle scrums Better puck physics More realistic collisions Bench reactions I think that these things makes this game more realistic and maybe these are pretty easy to fix.NHL 27 Realistic Must Have's:
I am putting down simple realistic add on's for NHL 27 that do not require any new licensing with external corporations . - Be a pro: Be a pro has vastly improved I will give EA that, however I believe that small tweaks like more interaction with your pro off the ice like an option to have team practices and on ice drills that can benefit your players attributes and build chemistry would be beneficial to everyone. Secondly, add in the all star game, 4 nations, olympics (without formally calling it the olympics) Lastly, please make it more rewarding to be good defensively and to add to performance score without having to score goals or put up points - Franchise Mode: Please please please bring in LTIR, retiring jersey numbers, team practices, more interaction off ice, and interviews as the GM to clarify the direction of the team. THE MAIN THING IN THIS ENTIRE FORUM IS THIS, PLEASE BRING IN LIVE SEASON STARTING DATES, if the NHL season is on say January 24th then I want the option to start January 24th with the current record of that team and updated overalls and rosters to that point. IT IS INCREDIBLY BORING TO HAVE TO START IN SEPTEMBER WHEN THE SEASON IS OVER. IN FACT IT IS INFURIATING! And as I stated before, please bring in the all star game, skills competition, 4 nations, olympics (without calling it the olympics if need be) and just allow more fun things to do. Franchise Mode has improved but there is a lot of work left to do Gm Connected would be a cool add on too but I am not expecting the moon. BUT PLEASE DO THESE THINGS TO FRANCHISE MODE OR AT LEAST THE STARTING DATE OPTION TO START IN SEASON LIVE!Why
I might get banned for my opinion but I am here for an offline part of the game. Does anyone care about maybe becoming a player or just want to be a wannabe Chel or something. My parents tried to support my hockey career but sadly they had not the money to support such an expensive endeavour. But somehow people have enough money to support themselves in a fictitious hockey league. Or maybe it the parents supporting a fictional league. Or maybe @easports has forgotten what in the game? Actually playing in a sport. Now it’s just pay as you go?