The reason why most gamers overlook the obvious flaws of this game is because we are so passionate, hockey-lovers gamers. EA thinks that we are stupid and will always fall in the photos and CGI teaser movies. IMHO, I feel that I am treated as an IDIOT by EA, thinking I will always fall in their so called teaser, photo shots of the game and yes interviews by RAM.
I've decided to skip 14 after several years of frustrations and I am glad I did. I'd be willing to skip again if all they did were to improve arenas, player's faces, AI fans, commentators and barely touched the much needed improvements on gameplay, player differentiation (not just numerical differences but not seen in actual gameplay, and modes such as BaGM and Live a life.