Played one game so far as the Kings. I really like it. The computer would dump the puck on the rush and actually out-hustle me to get the puck unlike previous years. The skating will take some time to get used to but I don't see too many problems with it. The hitting does seem jacked up. I was laying people out all over the ice. The presentation is cool. The players look better this year, especially some of the faces I saw. Mike Richards actually looked like Mike Richards.
Edit: Played my second game locked on Quick to test human goalie this year. Started the 3rd period 0-0 and gave up 3 goals. The first one was a rebound goal and the second two were both snipes from the slot area. It seems a lot tougher to play this year. I'm not sure if I want to play it in EASHL, maybe I'll practice it when the game actually comes out before I decide that.