04-23-2013, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: STH since 2002
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95% of these are really poor choices and should not even be considered. Odd when they don't even have the top 2 or 3 players off most teams. Just a really stupid decision by EA.
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04-23-2013, 03:26 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stay Golden
95% of these are really poor choices and should not even be considered. Odd when they don't even have the top 2 or 3 players off most teams. Just a really stupid decision by EA.
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Pretty obvious that they want 1 of a certain number of players to win. Hence the weak picks for some teams.
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04-23-2013, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stay Golden
95% of these are really poor choices and should not even be considered. Odd when they don't even have the top 2 or 3 players off most teams. Just a really stupid decision by EA.
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Even though EA is allowed to use NHLPA players/logos/etc, they still have to pay for the rights to have the player who is on the cover, outside of any other licensing costs. The actual dollar figure is dictated by the player/manager. The reason you don't have the best players on each team is the simple fact that Sedin is going to want a ton more money to do it than Stempniak will. Also, players have to agree to it, and I'm sure there's a few top liners who wouldn't want to bother. It has nothing to do with a stupid decision by EA, but ultimately comes down to the almighty dollar. A top liner that runs EA in the millions instead of ten-thousands isn't going to sell more copies.
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04-23-2013, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by saillias
I have no idea who Beleskey is so I voted for that guy. I hope he gets Rory Fitzpatricked.
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I don't even think his Anaheim teammates could pick him out of a lineup.
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04-23-2013, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
Even though EA is allowed to use NHLPA players/logos/etc, they still have to pay for the rights to have the player who is on the cover, outside of any other licensing costs. The actual dollar figure is dictated by the player/manager. The reason you don't have the best players on each team is the simple fact that Sedin is going to want a ton more money to do it than Stempniak will. Also, players have to agree to it, and I'm sure there's a few top liners who wouldn't want to bother. It has nothing to do with a stupid decision by EA, but ultimately comes down to the almighty dollar. A top liner that runs EA in the millions instead of ten-thousands isn't going to sell more copies.
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Why put a player on the cover at all then? Save that $5K to spend on getting good review scores or something.
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04-23-2013, 04:57 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner
Why put a player on the cover at all then? Save that $5K to spend on getting good review scores or something.
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I don't think it's a money issue at all. Just a way to "guide" the fan vote towards players try actually want on the cover. And probably to prevent repeats too.
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04-23-2013, 04:59 PM
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I vote for Brian McGrattan
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04-23-2013, 05:05 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kunkstyle
Even though EA is allowed to use NHLPA players/logos/etc, they still have to pay for the rights to have the player who is on the cover, outside of any other licensing costs. The actual dollar figure is dictated by the player/manager. The reason you don't have the best players on each team is the simple fact that Sedin is going to want a ton more money to do it than Stempniak will. Also, players have to agree to it, and I'm sure there's a few top liners who wouldn't want to bother. It has nothing to do with a stupid decision by EA, but ultimately comes down to the almighty dollar. A top liner that runs EA in the millions instead of ten-thousands isn't going to sell more copies.
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I was still living in Vancouver when NHL 13 came out and Sedins we`re signing covers for the game at Metrotown. They had a Sedin cover, not sure if it was just for BC or in Europe also.
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04-24-2013, 06:49 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fort St. John, BC
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If anyone watches his videos on Youtube, 2BCSuperb (Nearly 50,000 subs) has issued a jihad to get Belesky on the cover
#VoteBelesky
#VoteYip
Last edited by doctajones428; 04-24-2013 at 06:53 AM.
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04-24-2013, 01:54 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: STH since 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kunkstyle
Even though EA is allowed to use NHLPA players/logos/etc, they still have to pay for the rights to have the player who is on the cover, outside of any other licensing costs. The actual dollar figure is dictated by the player/manager. The reason you don't have the best players on each team is the simple fact that Sedin is going to want a ton more money to do it than Stempniak will. Also, players have to agree to it, and I'm sure there's a few top liners who wouldn't want to bother. It has nothing to do with a stupid decision by EA, but ultimately comes down to the almighty dollar. A top liner that runs EA in the millions instead of ten-thousands isn't going to sell more copies.
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i agree it is $ and agent driven but since when has that stopped EA from having a stars on the cover. EA giving NHL fans the crud selections they have this year is just weird.
They didn't cheap out on all their other sports titles.
EA Madden last year Calvin Johnson this year AP or Barry Sanders
EA NCAA Denard Robinson
EA Fifa Messi
EA Tiger Woods
UFC 3 Undisputed Silva.
Just name Malkin/Teows Datz out of these poor choices or end up with a mockery of the fans Jihading this as a joke with Yip or Purcell etc.
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04-24-2013, 02:36 PM
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Safari Stan
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: 3rd trailer on the left
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Kessler and Burrows for Vancouver?
Sorry but I don't want my disk flying out of the case and sprawling on the floor every time I play.
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05-27-2013, 10:16 AM
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#32
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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For the first time since NHL 97, a goalie will be featured on the cover. It's down to Brodeur and BOBROVSKY.
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05-27-2013, 11:00 AM
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First Line Centre
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Neither one will be a good choice. Any change Brodeur retires this season?
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05-27-2013, 11:25 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Not cheering for losses
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Brodeur will win.
You're off the case cover, Bobrovsky!
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05-27-2013, 12:18 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Joborule
For the first time since NHL 97, a goalie will be featured on the cover. It's down to Brodeur and BOBROVSKY.
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Easily my favorite cover of all-time.
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05-27-2013, 03:44 PM
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Hopefully Bob wins, then proceeds to crap the bed for the rest of his career ala Mason.
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05-27-2013, 06:04 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Halifax
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Anyone know the story on Bob? I heard rumors he might go to the KHL?
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05-28-2013, 10:35 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: The toilet of Alberta : Edmonton
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Originally Posted by $ven27
Anyone know the story on Bob? I heard rumors he might go to the KHL?
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After a Vezina nomination, very very unlikely.
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05-28-2013, 10:46 AM
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Jordan!
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chandler, AZ
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It's gotta be Brodeur - The man is a legend.
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