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About This Page: This is a discussion on Gamer Talk within the LetsGoKings.com forums, at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum. NHL 09 First Look - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot
EA finally adds a Career mode for NHL!
You start up in the AHL and work your way up into
You start up in the AHL and work your way up into the NHL.
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You'll also be able to choose different types of roles as a regular skater, from a grinding, checking defenseman to a speedy, shot-taking sniper.
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In 09, you'll be able to perform one-handed dekes that will find your player pushing the puck out far to one side with either hand, then pulling it back on the fly to get around a defender or even a goalie.
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the ability to lift an opposing player's stick off of the ice with the press of a button.
6 on 6 is back for online play.
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Last edited by KingsNate; September 10th, 2008 at 06:07 PM.
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I hope they fix the nonstop tripping calls, that's for sure. I mean, with the skill stick system.. they are making offensive type moves more unique. Then with a defenseman, you can move that stick as well... but the clipping issues need to be dealt with.
Plus, I hope they call every single penalty more often too. In NHL 08, I didn't see any Cross Checking, Double Minors, Delay of Game (Puck over Glass), and things like that.
It's going to be a long 3-4 months if we're waiting for 09.. haha
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I don't really care about the other leagues. One thing I want, being able to change the D independently of your forward lines. 2K had this(and still might). This would definitely add to the realism of the game.
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There's not much I can ask for as far as gameplay goes... NHL 08 is solid. The penalties could use some work, for sure... and then little stuff, like broken sticks, double minors, etc., but I always hesitate to wish for stuff like that since when EA puts something new in, they seem to do it over the top (puck going out of play, hitting the post, etc). What would really be cool is if every once in a while the players gather up around the crease and push and shove after the whistle.
The main focus for this one should be the presentation... better/higher variety of cutscenes, distinctive crowd chants (heard they're incorporating that), replays/plays of the week type thing... just make it feel more like an actual broadcast.
Wonder what it's like when your line isnt on the ice lol. Do you just chill or what?
Ha! That's a damn good point. I'd love to see/hear the coach chew you out if you screw up on the ice.
Also, how great would it be to experience the chatter on the bench and the back-and-forth jawing between the benches while you're waiting for your line to get the call.
i hope they fix the puck over glass thing. seems like every time i take a nasty slapshot and miss the net the puck goes out of play and it gets really really annoying.
Ha! That's a damn good point. I'd love to see/hear the coach chew you out if you screw up on the ice.
Also, how great would it be to experience the chatter on the bench and the back-and-forth jawing between the benches while you're waiting for your line to get the call.
Or get hazed by fans while you're in the penalty box lol. Make sure you don't get injured either or else the game will get REALLY boring. hahaha. I dont think watching your player sit on a couch at home, watching the game on tv would be very exciting haha
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NHL 09 Out-Now!!!! 
