Which to get?

[The Sultan of Swank]

Ok, I looked on the first page and saw nothing about it so if it's been discussed(which I'm sure it has) which should I buy and why?

NHL 2005 or ESPN NHL 2K5

I'm going out in a bit to buy one of the two. Which should it be?

Thanks.

Again sorry if it's been asked.

[Big Tuna]

ESPN NHL 2k5

The game is just as good as NHL 2005 and it costs $40 less (Canadian that is)

[Gabriel]

Agreed.

I purchased ESPN, and it is every bit as good as the EA games are. It's also more in-depth, and like MP said above me, it's $40 cheaper.

[cthemason]

ESPN without a doubt. Cheaper, more realistic, very deep franchise mode.

[apsham]

NHL 2005 only got like, 6 out of 10 in a magazine I subscribe to (GMR) and got so since the new hit system really fucks things up. ESPN is your best bet.

[Guest John Cena]

Just like ESPN NFL 2K5 is better than Madden 2005, NHL 2K5 is better than NHL 2005

[Corizzle]

NHL 2k5, the only thing that is really more depth in NHL is the Franchise by a bit, but everything else in ESPN really makes up for it and more.

[Big Tuna]

NHL 2k5, the only thing that is really more depth in NHL is the Franchise by a bit, but everything else in ESPN really makes up for it and more.

[Arsenic]

Haven't played NHL 2005 but I own ESPN NHL 2K5 and I wouldn't trade it in for another hockey game for anything.

[SeanDMan]

But on the other hand, NHL 2005 does have MuchMusic VJ Rick Campanelli...

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There's number one reason for you to avoid it like genital herpes.

[oldskool]

I must be the only one in North America to have the franchise glitch on both NFL and NHL 2K5...

Both games are better than their EA counterparts, but once you've put in the time to build a playoff contender only to find you're unable to play any farther into the season because something screwed up, I realized that I'd rather pay $30 more to be able to play through a franchise without "oops, sorry, glitch, start over."

[nomaster]

NHL 2002 i have 2005 and have dropped my system twice while playing the game, now every once in a while it skrews up but once you get past the opening credits you should be fine. but i have never played ESPN 2K5 cuz i never really liked sports games other then EA games only hockey game i liked other then the 'NHL' series was 'NHL Hitz' ahh how i loved that game...i wish theyd make a new version, and where in the hell is rick campenelli in this game?

[Enter Blue Guy]

NHL 2K5: $30 Canadian

Picking up Peter Forsberg as a free agent: Over $18 million for 3 three seasons including signing bonus and incentives

Watching Toronto win the Stanley Cup in the 2005/06 season: Priceless

[SeanDMan]

NHL 2K5: $30 Canadian (is it really that low? Jesus, I still can't believe it)

Picking up Chris Simon and Wade Belak in your first offseason: Approximatly $8 million American

Pairing them up with Jarko Ruutu for a line that runs the goalie once a shift: Priceless

Somethings money can't buy. For those things, just kept running thier goalie until they surrender.

[Guest Snyper]

Buying Espn NHL 2k5 - $20

Not having any idea who anyone is in NHL 2k5 - Priceless

[grind your soul]

I just finished playin NHL 2005. DO NOT GET THIS GAME. It sucks fucking ass.

I'd go with 2k5, and I'm *going* to go with 2k5. :thumbsup:

[The Sultan of Swank]

I just bought 2K5 and its a lot of fun. 29.99 at Future Shop. Pretty good deal I would say.

How do you rush the goalie?

[SeanDMan]

How do you rush the goalie?

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The best way is to get your grind line on. Dump the puck in and the goalie will drop back behind the net to play it. If you hit him JUST as he's letting the puck go, you won't get an interferance call, then you can hit the defensemen who gets the puck, dump it in the net, and get a goal. Or, at least, break the goalies leg.