: At launch, it lacked core modes like the EA Sports Hockey League (EASHL), Online Team Play (OTP), and even basic features like a "sim to next shift" option in Be a Pro.
: The game's struggles were partly attributed to the development team losing staff to the EA Sports UFC title during the transition to new hardware. NHL 15
The game features two primary modes where you create your own narrative: : At launch, it lacked core modes like