I love this game i have yet to start a franchise. Playing as yourself is great especially when you score the game winning goal or get into a fight. I have played some recent nhl games and i just couldnt get into them. EA is finally at the top again... I have yet to try out the german or czech leagues yet i think thats gonna be a great edition too. I would love to see a franchise mode with these leagues in the future. I would love to get into online play but i just cant afford comcasts high internet prices. But online seems like it would be very fun to play with since you can play 6 0n 6. Madden 09 is the best i have ever played and i have a feeling nhl 09 is gonna be the best hockey game i have ever played.
The pens are my team and im just waiting to see them take the cup this year. But first im gonna do it on NHL 09.
Last years NHL game was a huge step forward, and for once EA has continued that forward trend with NHL 2009. While I have not played everything in great depth thus far, I have touched upon most of the game aspects to for... Read Full Review
*** NHL 09 *** THE GOOD -Very realistic hockey action -Solid controls -Excellent multiplayer -Be A Pro mode is addictive -Superb graphics and sound THE BAD -Online connection issues -Confusing menus ... Read Full Review