Just played the demo for a bit last night, and while the changes aren't massive they have definitely improved the gameplay. The fact that getting the puck to the net and looking for rebounds is a viable strategy is probably enough on its own to get me to buy. Add in the subtle changes to the hitting physics and I'm pretty much sold.
I'm really hoping that the off ice portion of BaP has been tweaked, with the auto sim feature that mode could be great if the off ice portion has a bit more interaction. I'd like to see demands for trades and a system where your play is rewarded/punished on a more constantly evolving course. Hit a slump and get busted down to the third line, get hot and find yourself on the forst PP unit. It seems like your ice time will be a little more realistic (assuming you go to the banch when called) so beign a 4th liner means something this year, which would make a more accurate roster progression all the more rewarding.
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