Save your $29.99, do not get this game, 2004 has better graphics, maybe even 2003.
2 vs 2 play....are you kidding..lol..I dont know why they removed probably the best feature they had. This needs to be in the game, but EA doesnt care about anything but ripping us off with New patched releases. This year isnt even a patch, its a huge $29.99 downgrade.
Controller - Unreal...they removed a bunch of features from 06, and barely added anything. Then they made default all crazy. I think they do that so you think your getting a "New" Game.
Graphics - This is what normally keeps people playing. But this year, they catered for all the low end pcs. They claim its because of a low market for pc games. Well, heres a idea...Anyone in the year 2006, who games on their pc, should be at least 2.0 gig and above for a processor, and a 256 video card. Then EA can build this game the way it shouldve been built 2 years ago. Seriously, the graphics from 2k4 look better then these, just terrible. I love the game of hockey, but what EA released September 13, 2006, in the USA, is not hockey. Its a blocky looking kids game that got worse. Save your money, all, dont waste it on EA. I love NHL games, but i am kicking myself for wasting money on this junk. Next Gen is supposed to be for NHL 08 for the PC. Maybe they downgraded this game graphically and gameplaywise so 08 will seem better then what it is.