: 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.
: You take control of an NHL franchise, managing rosters and trades to build a championship team. NHL 15
For a deeper look into the history of the franchise and how NHL 15 fit into its timeline, you can watch this retrospective: : The game's struggles were partly attributed to
Outside of the gameplay, "NHL 15" is often remembered for the controversial "story" of its own release. It was the first entry for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles and is widely cited as a "failed to launch" title due to a massive lack of features compared to previous years. It was the first entry for the PlayStation
: You create a custom skater and attempt to work your way through a career to become an NHL superstar. In the "next-gen" versions (PS4/Xbox One), this mode was criticized for being "watered down," as it removed the ability to start in the junior leagues (WHL/OHL/QMJHL) and forced players to jump directly into the NHL.