NHL 23 Discussion

[Anthony5967]

I play NHL 23 for Online V and FHM 9 for actual GM'ing

 

[FerrisRox]

were on the top 5 leaderboard.
I think even seeing a high prestige level cause some people to back out

It doesn't help that a lot of the really highly ranked teams play like douchebags. When teams are running up scores, circling back in their own zone endlessly and ragging the puck from end to end to find the perfect angle to cut across and score the same goal for the tenth time it's no surprise people don't want to play them.

Not saying this is what your team does, but I have seen a lot of teams do this and I truly wonder how any of it is fun for them.

 

[ShootIt]

Finally bought the NHL series game since maybe 19/20...

Don't mind the feel of the game so far in franchise mode. Tweaked the sliders cause it felt like the CPU would Brian Campbell any player with the puck in open ice. Nerfed aggressiveness and checking power for the cpu(and user).

On NHL 22 on the 10 hour free trial the stupid franchise mode wouldn't save after the 5th game so nice to see that fixed for me lol.

I've noticed my cpu players take a bunch of penalties in small stretche. And in the 3rd. Have to look into tweaking the sliders there too. Averaging like 7 penalties a game on 8 minute periods, while the CPU team maybe commits one or 2 a game.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

I could actually live with franchise mode if it had realistic prospects. If your draft pick plays in the NCAA or in the KHL they don't exist in game. I realize that's not necessarily EAs fault as they don't have the rights to certain leagues but it's basically like forfeiting a pick.

 

[Panthaz89]

Finally bought the NHL series game since maybe 19/20...

Don't mind the feel of the game so far in franchise mode. Tweaked the sliders cause it felt like the CPU would Brian Campbell any player with the puck in open ice. Nerfed aggressiveness and checking power for the cpu(and user).

On NHL 22 on the 10 hour free trial the stupid franchise mode wouldn't save after the 5th game so nice to see that fixed for me lol.

I've noticed my cpu players take a bunch of penalties in small stretche. And in the 3rd. Have to look into tweaking the sliders there too. Averaging like 7 penalties a game on 8 minute periods, while the CPU team maybe commits one or 2 a game.

I've been playing with a friend recently in franchise mode where we made a player each to pickup in FA on the Sabres to start the season we played probably 20 games and only had a single penalty against the opposing AI.....meanwhile we have probably had like 10 penalties alone against our AI while having to deal with even more penalties against us though that's because my friend has an obsession with charging guys into the boards.

 

[Slats432]

I could actually live with franchise mode if it had realistic prospects. If your draft pick plays in the NCAA or in the KHL they don't exist in game. I realize that's not necessarily EAs fault as they don't have the rights to certain leagues but it's basically like forfeiting a pick.

You can download rosters with lots of the NCAA and Russia guys created.

 

[CutOnDime97]

You can download rosters with lots of the NCAA and Russia guys created.

Never expected them to add roster sharing so props to them for that. It's something at least.

 

[Slats432]

Part of the reason I am still using 2022 is that I had rosters with a bunch of the NCAA and Russians in it still.

 

[CutOnDime97]

Part of the reason I am still using 2022 is that I had rosters with a bunch of the NCAA and Russians in it still.

Use Roster Sharing in 23 and download Vasy's rosters

 

[PatrikBerglund]

The "Straight skate" needs to be nerfed considerably in NHL 24. It totally breaks the game.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

So any idea when the newest updated roster is out? Or is that kinda something EA just does without mentioning it, except when they make a major one (ala Tage & Dahlin being 90+ with X-factors, post-TDL, etc.)?

 

[LokiDog]

I’ve never really been able to enjoy BAP because it’s just too repetitive and not really fleshed out or immersive enough. It should be so much closer to the Madden career or like MLB or NBA 2K. Regardless, it’s actually the only mode I play this year because it’s the only mode I can find any enjoyment in. When I break up a pass and get a breakaway or make a good read at the point, walk in and snipe, that’s fun. The AI still sucks and the game and the mode are both still repetitive but at least you feel like there are some moments where you’re like “nice, that was cool”.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I’ve never really been able to enjoy BAP because it’s just too repetitive and not really fleshed out or immersive enough. It should be so much closer to the Madden career or like MLB or NBA 2K. Regardless, it’s actually the only mode I play this year because it’s the only mode I can find any enjoyment in. When I break up a pass and get a breakaway or make a good read at the point, walk in and snipe, that’s fun. The AI still sucks and the game and the mode are both still repetitive but at least you feel like there are some moments where you’re like “nice, that was cool”.

I only just started playing that mode, and it’s the only time in that mode I’ve ever A: not been drafted in the 1st round (86th overall) and B: actually play on the PK.

Now if they can make it so the coach stops getting mad at me for getting run over at the blueline that’d be great

 

[BB79]

Who do y’all think gets the nod for the cover this year?

Im guessing Makar. But would love Igor.

Draisaitl? Pasta?

 

[Taluss]

Draisaitl? Pasta?

My comment for what the game that’s already out now. At the time of the comment the cover wasn’t released

For next years; I like your ideas

 

[BB79]

My comment for what the game that’s already out now. At the time of the comment the cover wasn’t released

For next years; I like your ideas

Yes I misunderstood, I was suggesting for NHL 24. We could also throw in Hughes and Stutzle into the mix. Robertson too. Some new faces would be nice

 

[Z-Diddy]

The "Straight skate" needs to be nerfed considerably in NHL 24. It totally breaks the game.

can you elaborate on this one? I'd like to know if I'm experiencing the same, basically my skater comes to near stop carrying the puck, I almost have to "shake" him loose to get him moving again

 

[CutOnDime97]

Not sure if it was in the game last year, but I like the new Stanley Cup presentation. Choosing who you hand off the cup to is awesome.

 

[Heia Norge]

Electronic Arts is cutting about 800 jobs

It's not going to help the NHL series to be any greater in the future. The development of this game is already struggling because of a tight budget.

 

[Jay26]

What an awful f***ing game Holy shit. The AI is useless. Can't buy a power play. You score the stupidest goals but are hardly rewarded for skill and nice plays.

Just garbage. Never had a game that is this anti-fun and straight up rage inducing.

 

[CowbellConray]

What an awful f***ing game Holy shit. The AI is useless. Can't buy a power play. You score the stupidest goals but are hardly rewarded for skill and nice plays.

Just garbage. Never had a game that is this anti-fun and straight up rage inducing.

The lack of Power Plays is a pretty big issue with the game. Should be averaging 4-6 a game. The AI dont do much but try to move in the way of the puck carrier. Really poor defensive AI strategy

 

[Bcap88]

Straight skate needs to be nerfed, cross creases need to he nerfed, glitch wrap around needs to be canned.

I remember when the cross crease pass was hard to perform in this first week of release then ea reverted back to the old ways because I assume the clowns like the clapperton, nasher and the other douche bags weren’t scoring 7 goals a game

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Straight skate needs to be nerfed, cross creases need to he nerfed, glitch wrap around needs to be canned.

I remember when the cross crease pass was hard to perform in this first week of release then ea reverted back to the old ways because I assume the clowns like the clapperton, nasher and the other douche bags weren’t scoring 7 goals a game

I can’t do a cross crease pass for the life of me. Instead it decides it’s gonna attempt to pass back to the blueline to the opposite side of the ice

 

[Bcap88]

I can’t do a cross crease pass for the life of me. Instead it decides it’s gonna attempt to pass back to the blueline to the opposite side of the ice

Changing the angle of ur stick helps tremendously

I found holding it out to ur forehand and slightly forward just past the back of there skate works a lot of the time especially up close on a defender

 

[belair]

Changing the angle of ur stick helps tremendously

I found holding it out to ur forehand and slightly forward just past the back of there skate works a lot of the time especially up close on a defender

That and working pass cancellation into your game is huge. A lot of times you need to re-aim passes if you hold the button too early. Faking when you're about to release it also forces your opponent to commit defensively. When they do, you can change the angle by cancelling and find more open lanes.