You want realism in a hockey game, NHL 07 doesn't compare.
Gameplay - Superb! This games gameplay is amazing and realistic. Changing your lines becomes essential because your guys actually get tired. You can score from the Blue line :O ... yes its true... just like in real life you can score from somewhere besides right in front of the net. "So 07 have you ever scored from the blueline?" "Well.... I can deyke! :P" Graphics - At first I didnt see it... then i really started to play the game and relized the little things. You can see your reflection on the ice. The fans are actually fans. The ice is white! :P
Sound- The new sound is amazing. It adjusts to how you are doing in the game... If you dont like hereing that then you can always change it to the saved music you have on your xbox.
Value- Superb... this game I will play until the day before the next installment. Only 50$ USD already. This game is worth it and that about sums it up.
I love hockey and I play hockey... I really didnt think this game deserved less then a 9. As you can also see I have played this for more then 20 hours just SO THAT YOU KNOW THAT I PLAYED THIS GAME BEFORE YOU JUDGE MY "BAD JUDGEMENT" and if you think I have bad judgement.... i mean seriously who likes 2k anyways. 9.3 out of 10.