I am a big fan of NHL 14. It is the first hockey game where the goalies can actually stop a one timer and the new hitting system is a lot of fun. There are still a ton of issues though I really hope they fix in the next version:
-The fighting after a big hit is so stupid. This does realistically happen in hockey though so if they are going to keep it they need to add an instigator. I'm sick of players online starting a fight to take away a scoring chance.
-Goal tending still needs improvement. They took a big step up this version but there are still too many weird fluky goals going in. The goalies also now over commit on odd man rushes and it's easier than it should be to score short side.
-Be a GM mode is filled with inaccuracies. For example they have still not fixed the waiver system and it is possible to claim a player and put him in the minors.
-Be a GM and other career modes are incredibly slow. I should be able to simulate an entire season in under 10 minutes, currently it takes over 10 minutes to simulate a month and the loading times after changing your lines are obscene.
-Online games also take too long. They need to reduce the time before the game, between whistles and between periods. If I'm playing with my buddy I can just say "press x, let's go!" but that doesn't work with some idiots online.
-They also need to add the KHL and NCAA hockey. EA has done a great job adding the European pro leagues, AHL and CHL but they are missing two pretty important leagues needed to be a complete game.
Knowing EA they probably won't fix any of these issues but instead add some new features or game modes I will never use. Hopefully they try to make a good impression on the new console.
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