I have to say that human goalie over CPU goalie. A good team is going to take advantage of a lowly rated CPU goalie because they can be easy to score on and exploit. Keep in mind EA wants to encourage full 6 on 6 play, so there's a reason they want the CPU goalies to suck ass. A human goaltender that actually gets used to the controls and practices to improve their ability will have a noticeable advantage over a CPU goalie. As long as a team plays good enough defense and doesn't leave the goaltender high and dry, the human goaltender should be able to do fine.
For this playoff lineup, I think we'll keep to a 5 team lineup. We'll work on having a six man lineup for next month once we can get a player or two that can get enough repetitions in to be a consistent primary goaltender for our club. Obviously the best players will make the playoff team, so it gives us all a bit of competition among one another to fight for a spot. Whom ever is farily active, plays the best and has great chemistry with teammates over the month will get a spot.
The following lineup is what I've selected.
Joborule
StMerc
Diverce
CalgaryFlame
Diemenz
This group I feel plays together really well. I know Diemenz for sure can play defense during 5 man games, and Merc does play it once in a while as well, but I feel he would be better served on LW. Plus he's of small size and isn't the vicious little sledgehammer he was in the past. I'd like for the defense to be players that can knock others down if need be. The other two players in the lineup consist of offensive personal. Since CalgaryFlame has had defensive experience, and diverce does well on the RW, I will like Diverce up front and Mr. Flame back on D.
For an alternative player, I would like Dobbles for defense. Being a long time player whom has played with all the above players frequently, he should be a good fit on the back end.