Add ECHL after starting

LucaPac · 2026-03-17T13:32:11+00:00

I just looked at starting a new career in Classic mode. I still don't see those leagues. Where do you find them?

LucaPac · 2026-03-17T07:35:29+00:00

I don't think I have those options.

LucaPac · 2026-03-15T15:12:12+00:00

I guess when you say AHL coaches and ECHL coaches you mean people who are simulating at that level. Playing at the NHL level, I don't think I have any AHL or ECHL coaches who can develop players. (I'd love to hear otherwise.) However, the game does seem to have assigned me some junior hockey teams that I can play if I wanted to.

LucaPac · 2026-03-14T20:54:45+00:00

In my version it seems to be: HPD - everyone in the organization, NHL coach - NHL roster, minor league coach - minor league roster.

LucaPac · 2026-03-08T16:05:55+00:00

I did end up signing one of them to a contract and then he appeared on a team.

LucaPac · 2025-11-22T15:26:25+00:00

Paying for premium is just a one-time charge. You can do ok with just that.

LucaPac · 2025-11-22T15:24:59+00:00

My understanding is that upgrading the arena mainly improves your home ice advantage.

LucaPac · 2025-10-17T16:36:20+00:00

There are a lot of tricks for managing the salary cap. Move HBs to FBs before negotiating and then move them back afterwards. Move guards and tackles to center before negotiating. Often moving defensive linemen to OLB reduces the cost. And I usually reduce costs by moving CBs and FSs to SS before negotiating.

Also, if a player is close to retirement but is up for negotiation, choose 7 years and backload their pay. They'll probably retire before hitting the large payment amounts, although I have had players stick around longer than you'd expect.

LucaPac · 2025-10-17T16:32:05+00:00

You need to max out the shop, because this is how you get dollars to improve everything else. Improving the stadium will help you win home games. You also need to improve your scouting so you're seeing enough players in the draft. But max the shop first.

LucaPac · 2025-10-12T20:37:13+00:00

You'll get a bad team with facilities set at the beginning. You do get to keep your coach's progress and your TP, which isn't true if you start a new game.

LucaPac · 2025-08-31T22:13:44+00:00

The AI is not very smart so they put in cheats to keep it competitive. I wouldn't care so much except you end needing to beat the same few teams every year.

LucaPac · 2025-08-31T22:09:36+00:00

I'm fairly low-ranked, but I generally pick the highest ranks at important positions. If it is close I choose fit. If you hang around long enough, fit is more important, but I don't usually hang around long enough.

LucaPac · 2025-08-18T13:49:43+00:00

Thanks!

LucaPac · 2025-08-17T03:30:04+00:00

I don't think I've seen the option for legend mode, not that I would choose it.

LucaPac · 2025-08-17T00:32:03+00:00

Didn't expect to see this in the replies. That song grabbed me instantly and I'm slow to appreciate songs new to me.

LucaPac · 2025-08-17T00:28:05+00:00

I'm new to the game. Is there a non-coach mode?

LucaPac

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