Little improvement over 16. Be a Pro is pretty much the same. Do what you are supposed to do, and the AI doesn't, keeping your ratings lower. GM mode is much improved. Overall game play is a bit better, but the AI still isn't very good at keeping AI players in position etc.

This game is awesome. I really enjoy the gameplay and the graphics are incredible. Two different people in my family walked in while I was playing this game and thought that I was watching a hockey game on TV rather than playing it on the PS4. I find the controls pretty good. Sometimes the game is reluctant to give you the player you want to control but perhaps I am still getting used to it. I haven't played NHL since the 2010 edition and this is a huge step up. The actual footage and graphics used make the game look even more realistic.

EA continues to remove items from previous versions which makes no sense to me. If it was in a previous version it would seem logical that it would be easier to leave it in rather then take it out. That being said, this is still the only option for online NHL hockey with friends. the EASHL is still available and HUT appears to be popular but I am not sure why you would only want to play 1v1 when 6v6 is an option. Game play is a little off compared to last year but plays about the same. No major noticeable improvements over 2016 but still a good, fun team game for ps4.

While it's still not the perfect NHL game, and there may never be one, NHL 17 has definitely improved over NHL 16. Biggest additions is more customization with create a player and the addition of create a team. the Create a Team mode is nice, still slightly limited and it's obvious when you face off against a created team due to the lack of on ice ads, but the foundation of the mode our there and hopefully will continue to advance in NHL 18. As for now, NHL 17 is available and definitely worth the upgrade from NHL 16

So i am really getting to like hockey, but i dont know the rules too well...so i decided to buy a hockey game, and i love it...i learned so much from this game....and also its great fun to play it as well....