I'm not really sure where to start. I will agree with just about everything posted here, the commentators have the same comments because it seems they were to lazy to update them. Also rosters are pretty much all out of date even witht he official EA patch released whent he game was. Defence is non existant and the computer scores at will....especially at the end of the game(much like 06). The part that bothers me the most is the negligence and obvious disregard for updating the 06 version. This game may be somewhat acceptable if they just tweaked 06 but instead they left alot of things like audio commentary right down the players golie pads the same (Eg Aubin in toronto still has gold and black pads he had when from when he was in pittsburg years ago). This game is an absolute disgrace and I dont think any patches or hotfixes can change that.… Expand

Can't see how anybody would see this as an improvement. EA you're just not trying anymore.

Overall a pretty solid game. I would like to see some changes made though. It would be nice to have some more game play sliders, such as the ability to tweak the goalies more. The AI on defense is lacking in some aspects too, many times I have seen players chase to a spot the puck used to be, leaving a clear path in the slot for the opposition...it's a load of fun to play though...not a bad game, but there is definite room for improvement.… Expand

Well, it is maybe the worst NHL ever. Only reason to buy this is that you see your own eyes how worst it is.

Better then 06.

PC version sucks. Shots go in from anywhere, nothing new and the skill stick is for passing only!? All cinematics are the same as 06 and the commentators haven't changed either same old repetative annoying comments.

Again, in game NHL it can't bind movements on WASD. And actions can bind on numerical keyboard but in game they don't work. In every game, left hand control the movements and right hand control the actions. Developers did all inside out and it don't change. Don't they know that's not comfortable? Has normal controls done so hard? And NHL 07 is NHL 06 + minor changes

I think the EA Sports staff responsible for NHL 07 must vacation about 300 days a year and get together occasionally to see how they put the next farce of a version out with doing as little work as possible. I've given up on these hopeless bunch of jerks. Their games are absolute BS!

There is no reason to buy this game if you own NHL06. I think the graphics actually look fuzzier than last years release and the on ice sound (always a high point of this franchise) has definitely taken a leap backwards. Is it me or does it seem that every EA Sports sim have hall of fame rosters but this one? People who don't like the cliched commentary can do what I do....turn it off. It does work with Vista though. 06 worked once then never started again. If you can live without the roster updates, wait until next year.… Expand

How's is it after a full year there is nothing improved? Once again they've proved either they can't be bothered to put a little time in money into one of their oldest series, or that they are completely and utterly incompetent. Identicle to 06 with the exception that the circle around the player is now a star, and they changed some of the background colour. Completely disappointing. Gone are the days when you used to get excited about the release date. Didn't even finish one bloody game. Do not buy!… Expand

PC has the old engine ... lame graphics ... no widescreen support ... i'll stay with 06.

EA is being ridiculous with the pc gamers. While 40% of nhl gamers use computers, they offer year after year weak ports full of glitches that shows a lack of either efforts or intelligence; only nhl 06 and nhl 07 led my pc to the Blue screen of death since Windows XP. What reaches the summit of inherent stupidity, is the fact that EA produced this year 2 differents NHLs: one for the Next Gen, and one for the Current Gen, and of course since PCs have been invented in the 70s, they fall in this second category, of all the gaming capable hardware, only the 360 is next gen, there is no version coming out for the ps3 or Wii. EA are also being very hypocrite on how they publicize the game. On the internet and probably also on TV, they keep showing images and trailers of the 360 edition, stating that it is available for PS2 Xbox360 Xbox and PC thus making absolutely no distinction between the two versions, I tend to think this is almost suitable for legal actions. A quick look at the game’s official website will give you the idea: . You will also notice that this week’s question shows that only 18% of the gamers are to play the Next Gen version. What is to know is that while the xbox360 version (made in Vancouver) has been remade from scratch, the current Gen version (made in Montreal) is basically nhl 06 with a new soundtrack, the game icon is the same except for the 6 turning to a 7 which tells you enough. They got rid only of goalies diving whenever the puck was moving left to right, and replacing it with other nonsenses that still make goal scoring very easy and repetitive. I was able to win 10-3 against the toughest AI after a few games. I did not win 10-0 because the defensive aspect of the game is in this year’s edition is again inexistent, it is not rare that three players checking the puck carrier (because of course the AI controlled characters representing professionals players aren’t playing position at all) are unable to take it from him, not to mention that at some very specific moments in the game, usually at the end of periods, the computer becomes unstoppable until it scores, it has been like this since 03 and I don’t think anyone in the world has ever liked this feature. This current gen version, the only one I played since I don’t own the Super Extreme Next Gen console (which is less powerful than most PCs including mine), offers no arcade fun, doesn’t look anything close to beautiful of hockey, calling it a game is nearly an insult to the game industry. The current gen version would’ve be a respectable NHL 04 it they would’ve improve everything since then, instead they year after year offer the same game with Super Awesome gameplay improvements, last year you could Bruise Control (check in the direction you want) with the right analog stick, now you can Uber Pass with it (pass in the direction you want), that’s right, that’s all they could think of, in one fucking year. I feel EA isn’t showing any respect for Hockey fans nor PC gamers, and this I don’t like. On a short note: PC’s NHL 07 sucks.… Expand

Ok people keep whinging about this being so much like 06 that they forget that 06 was a great game in the first place. This game seems to add more than people give it credit for. However the changes are subtle apart from the skill stick. For example, the physics have been improved drastically esp on the puck to give a more realistic experience. This version maintains the high standards set in the original so If you're vaguely into Ice Hockey, or can appreciate the finer points of a computer game without just nit picking this is the game for you. P.S. Oh and if you're finding shots going in from anywhere try turning the difficulty up rather than complaining.… Expand

This game was very similar to the NHL 06. The graphics are very similar and the announcers are innoying as ever. There are also a numerous amount of problems in the game. For Exmaple, The Players aren't quite as realistic as the other EA sports game Madden 07. Now thats a game that had money put into it. The only reason why I have given it even close to average is because of the new players. But why not add the AHL into the game. Like you can play as the Marlies and work your way up to the NHL. Its so uncompetitive.… Expand