: At launch, it lacked core modes like the EA Sports Hockey League (EASHL), Online Team Play (OTP), and even basic features like a "sim to next shift" option in Be a Pro.
For a deeper look into the history of the franchise and how NHL 15 fit into its timeline, you can watch this retrospective: NHL 15
: 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. : At launch, it lacked core modes like
: This mode allows you to "recreate history" by jumping into specific scenarios from the actual 2014-2015 NHL season to change or replicate real-world outcomes. The "Story" of the Game's Development : At launch