Let's just stop with the hockey heaven nonsesne.
- sbroads24

x2


Go Sabres

who are some more that are missing?
- hubie

I know that Mark Alt is missing for Philadelphia. He's a college player but went pro at the end of last year. Played a handful of games for their AHL team and was a full member of training camp and is starting the season in the AHL. Even the 2nd roster update (09/19 I think) didn't have him. Hopefully the next one will.

Always wished those games could somehow incorporate the NCAA Div. I teams. EA puts out NCAA football and basketball games, it would be nice to have access to NCAA hockey players.

Detroit 3-1 empty netter. Goal scored by Hodgson Miller 32 saves in the loss is my prediction

I don't think Detroit's a shoe-in for the playoffs this year. They're a good team, but I just don't think you could assume they'll be one of the top teams.

I know that Mark Alt is missing for Philadelphia. He's a college player but went pro at the end of last year. Played a handful of games for their AHL team and was a full member of training camp and is starting the season in the AHL. Even the 2nd roster update (09/19 I think) didn't have him. Hopefully the next one will.

Always wished those games could somehow incorporate the NCAA Div. I teams. EA puts out NCAA football and basketball games, it would be nice to have access to NCAA hockey players.
- jmatchett383

Not likely:

In fact, NCAA Basketball was halted a little while ago, and football is next.

http://www.sbnation.com/c...ootball-video-game-series

I know that Mark Alt is missing for Philadelphia. He's a college player but went pro at the end of last year. Played a handful of games for their AHL team and was a full member of training camp and is starting the season in the AHL. Even the 2nd roster update (09/19 I think) didn't have him. Hopefully the next one will.

Always wished those games could somehow incorporate the NCAA Div. I teams. EA puts out NCAA football and basketball games, it would be nice to have access to NCAA hockey players.
- jmatchett383

Very good idea, Id love to be able to play Nu or Can in a game.
I could have sworn they did roster updates quicker than this. Ive had my tuner updated a few times though.

Dont think I saw Jake Mcabb either whos with Wisky and didnt even populate in a draft so there are a few minor quirks

Not likely:

In fact, NCAA Basketball was halted a little while ago, and football is next.

http://www.sbnation.com/c...ootball-video-game-series
- buffalofan19

not to mention if my memory serves me correct nhl is run by ea canada seperate but the same

Not likely:

In fact, NCAA Basketball was halted a little while ago, and football is next.

http://www.sbnation.com/c...ootball-video-game-series
- buffalofan19

That's interesting. Never played either (or Madden, or anything other than the NHL series) and I actually agree with the kids.

I hear you that what I wanted to do go out and get McD in two years

so far with game ive started a phx and a buf gm mode and been to the cup in the first year with both teams so far from life like. Both teams got Stastny for pretty cheap
- hubie

Are you playing all the games or simming??

I have found myself to sim the games that I dont' care about but play the rivalry games or whatever.

I don't think Detroit's a shoe-in for the playoffs this year. They're a good team, but I just don't think you could assume they'll be one of the top teams.
- jmatchett383

They made some solid additions (Alfie and Weiss) up front and didn't lose much on the back end, if anything. I'd say the toughness of division didn't get any worse for them, either - Chicago vs Boston is a wash at best, and I'd imagine they'd trade Florida and Buffalo for St Louis and Nashville.

They made some solid additions (Alfie and Weiss) up front and didn't lose much on the back end, if anything. I'd say the toughness of division didn't get any worse for them, either - Chicago vs Boston is a wash at best, and I'd imagine they'd trade Florida and Buffalo for St Louis and Nashville.
- nfph

I don't know why, I'm just not sold on them.
They're a good team, but something about them just seems off to me.

Are you playing all the games or simming??

I have found myself to sim the games that I dont' care about but play the rivalry games or whatever.
- JVince117

I sim the regualr season and first 3 games of playoffs then play elimination games

basically I play that mode when I have other things to do like last night did some job hunting lil laundry things where you can occasionally peek over and keep it running.

I don't know why, I'm just not sold on them.
They're a good team, but something about them just seems off to me.
- jmatchett383

my biggest grip is you play the comp and they are to easy you play a human you get destroyed.... basically why i stopped playing football games
and never ever ever will play a halo cod type game

I sim the regualr season and first 3 games of playoffs then play elimination games

basically I play that mode when I have other things to do like last night did some job hunting lil laundry things where you can occasionally peek over and keep it running.
- hubie

I always played Be A GM before, but I'm playing Live the Life and I like i a lot. The Kelowna Rockets are lucky to have a 5'9 170 lb defenseman who is leading the entire WHL is goal, assists, PIM (by a lot) and hits...and turnovers.

They made some solid additions (Alfie and Weiss) up front and didn't lose much on the back end, if anything. I'd say the toughness of division didn't get any worse for them, either - Chicago vs Boston is a wash at best, and I'd imagine they'd trade Florida and Buffalo for St Louis and Nashville.
- nfph

They are just way to sold of a tema to not make it in. They get in but 1st round exit is in the cards

October and April are when Vanek does 70% of his scoring.... I suspect him to play good tonight.
- JVince117

Points Vanek has scored in October and April throughout his career


05/06 10 of 48 points or 20.8%
06/07 21 of 84 points or 25%
07/08 12 of 64 points or 18.75%
08/09 18 of 64 points or 28.13%
09/10 10 of 53 points or 18.87%
10/11 14 of 73 points or 19.18%
11/12 19 of 61 points or 31.15%
12/13 08 of 41 points or 19.51%


112 of 488 points or 22.95%

70%........you were way off.

I always played Be A GM before, but I'm playing Live the Life and I like i a lot. The Kelowna Rockets are lucky to have a 5'9 170 lb defenseman who is leading the entire WHL is goal, assists, PIM (by a lot) and hits...and turnovers.
- jmatchett383

any glitches in that? In 12 I was furious got like 30 games in and the playe stopped working and the games would just lock up on me.

I love the multipe mode you can do... im doing the ultimate team very fun

Points Vanek has scored in October and April throughout his career


05/06 10 of 48 points or 20.8%
06/07 21 of 84 points or 25%
07/08 12 of 64 points or 18.75%
08/09 18 of 64 points or 28.13%
09/10 10 of 53 points or 18.87%
10/11 14 of 73 points or 19.18%
11/12 19 of 61 points or 31.15%
12/13 8 of 41 points or 19.51%


112 of 488 points or 22.95%

70%........you were way off.
- dadeadhead

Oh great opening night and all we are going to here about is how babbcock and lindy are coaching team canada

They made some solid additions (Alfie and Weiss) up front and didn't lose much on the back end, if anything. I'd say the toughness of division didn't get any worse for them, either - Chicago vs Boston is a wash at best, and I'd imagine they'd trade Florida and Buffalo for St Louis and Nashville.
- nfph

Alfie and Weiss have no toughness to them at all IMO. Isn't Bertuzzi hurt or gone too? They both could be shells of what we remember them as.

Detroit is fading... I think they are beatable but still have very very good players just not as much quality depth as they used to.

any glitches in that? In 12 I was furious got like 30 games in and the playe stopped working and the games would just lock up on me.

I love the multipe mode you can do... im doing the ultimate team very fun
- hubie

None so far. In 13, the game would freeze as soon as I scored a goal.
However, if you play as a D and sim a few games in a row, you'll get bumped down to the 2nd pairing due to "poor positioning." It doesn't matter how good your defensive awareness is or how well your positioning score is in the games you actually play, and it doesn't matter what your stats are. So you just need to make sure you save before simming any games.

Points Vanek has scored in October and April throughout his career


05/06 10 of 48 points or 20.8%
06/07 21 of 84 points or 25%
07/08 12 of 64 points or 18.75%
08/09 18 of 64 points or 28.13%
09/10 10 of 53 points or 18.87%
10/11 14 of 73 points or 19.18%
11/12 19 of 61 points or 31.15%
12/13 08 of 41 points or 19.51%


112 of 488 points or 22.95%

70%........you were way off.
- dadeadhead

Buffalo Sabres Stats ‏@SabresStats 21h

Vanek career:
October & April - 113 games, .56 goals per game, .99 points per game, +25
All other months - 472, .40, .80, +9

70% was me overexaccurating but I was going by this...

Alfie and Weiss have no toughness to them at all IMO. Isn't Bertuzzi hurt or gone too? They both could be shells of what we remember them as.

Detroit is fading... I think they are beatable but still have very very good players just not as much quality depth as they used to.
- JVince117

I like the toughness of Ablekader (sp?)
They dont have the scoring depth that they once had but still have several elite players

Alfie and Weiss have no toughness to them at all IMO. Isn't Bertuzzi hurt or gone too? They both could be shells of what we remember them as.

Detroit is fading... I think they are beatable but still have very very good players just not as much quality depth as they used to.
- JVince117

The Franzen/Weiss/Alfie line could be fun to watch if they can stay healthy.

I don't know why, I'm just not sold on them.
They're a good team, but something about them just seems off to me.
- jmatchett383

Well, they are pretty old.