I have been a long-time 2K supporter. NHL's inability to get away from the overly arcade style of hockey, where shot totals are consistently in the 50's and 60's, defense is non-existent, body checks are incredible and players who wouldn't know their positions if they tripped over them really turned me off from the series in favor of 2K's, for a time, more "realistic" game.
However, NHL08 is an outstanding product. I wholeheartedly recommend it to you. I have high hopes that EA will continue to tweak the Dynasty mode, but the gameplay is second to none, IMO. |