I don't follow NHL as much as I do NBA in real life, but man these NHL games since they revamped in 09 have become my life when they come out. Been hitting top 100 every year.
Demo is good, Simulation mode felt very Arcadey which worried me (can only imagine what Arcade setting is actually like), but then I tried the Hardcore gameplay setting and felt right at home. OTP not being at launch is some horseshyt as my boys are all grabbing it this time, but as long as online versus is there that will hold me over. Dynamic cam is interesting but still prefer good ol' Ice setting. Crowd looks very good also.