I have been playing hockey video games since before they had NHLPA permission to use the players names.  But I have to say, this is the worst hockey game I have played.  (I have not played NHL 2K7 for the 360 as of yet, so this may just be the second worst, but for now it is the worst)  Where to bin:

1-Passing is simply awful.  Half the time you pass to the other team or up ice for an icing.  It would be nice if representations of professional players could atleast pass to their own team.

2-Computer AI is awful.  The players on your team that you are not controlling will sit in the zone and cause you to go off side about 2 dozen times a game.  You literally have to skate around the neutral zone and wait for them to exit most of the game.

3-Opponent will either suck or be the greatest team ever.  What I mean here is I played an entire season and lost almost every other game.  So I would beat Ottawa 5-1 and lose to Montreal the next night 7-1 only to rebound to beat Detroit 5-1.  It seems that wins causes your goalie to suck it up while making your opponents better.

4-Speed kills the fun.  If the other team is faster then your team, simulate though the game, as you will have a better chance of winning.  A slow team is a kiss of death as speed seems to be the only thing that matters to this game.

5-Shot tick is a joke.  I know I will get blasted for this, but I prefer the buttons.  The stick seemed very non responsive at times.  Also it is impossible to line anyone up for a body check.

6-Body Checks are a JOKE.  I attempted to knock Koivu down with a body check by Domi.  Domi chased him around the zone attempting to check him. Not only did it not fall down, but he never loss control of the puck!!!

Overall I'd say that if you want to play this, rent it first.  I guess I will have to try NHL 2k& to see if it is as bad as this game.
I have been playing hockey video games since before they had NHLPA permission to use the players names. But I have to say, this is the worst hockey game I have played. (I have not played NHL 2K7 for the 360 as of yet, so this may just be the second worst, but for now it is the worst)  Where to bin:

1-Passing is simply awful. Half the time you pass to the other team or up ice for an icing. It would be nice if representations of professional players could atleast pass to their own team. 2-Computer AI is awful. The players on your team that you are not controlling will sit in the zone and cause you to go off side about 2 dozen times a game. You literally have to skate around the neutral zone and wait for them to exit most of the game. 3-Opponent will either suck or be the greatest team ever. What I mean here is I played an entire season and lost almost every other game. So I would beat Ottawa 5-1 and lose to Montreal the next night 7-1 only to rebound to beat Detroit 5-1. It seems that wins causes your goalie to suck it up while making your opponents better. 4-Speed kills the fun. If the other team is faster then your team, simulate though the game, as you will have a better chance of winning. A slow team is a kiss of death as speed seems to be the only thing that matters to this game. 5-Shot tick is a joke. I know I will get blasted for this, but I prefer the buttons. The stick seemed very non responsive at times. Also it is impossible to line anyone up for a body check. 6-Body Checks are a JOKE. I attempted to knock Koivu down with a body check by Domi. Domi chased him around the zone attempting to check him. Not only did it not fall down, but he never loss control of the puck!!! Overall I'd say that if you want to play this, rent it first. I guess I will have to try NHL 2k& to see if it is as bad as this game.