This game has a lot of ups and downs.
I was quite surprised when comparing the NHL 07 and the NHL 04. I mean come on, 3 years have passed and EA GAMES couldn't add something new except for better graphics? Then there is the level of difficulty. It's just sad. The game is super duper easy. Even if you put it on difficult, it's still extremely easy. Yea ok, mabey the opposing players hook you more and don't get penalties for that, and if you just touch them, ur going to the "sin bin"
Listen, im not telling you not to buy this game. It's not all bad(altough it's more bad then good.) Take your time, rent it first.