

Like all EA Sports games, NHL 17 makes it easy to track which player is overall better than the others, thanks to player ratings, an overall score assigned to a player based on multiple factors. Nonetheless, if you need a primer on what it is, the video below is going to help. Draft Champions is far easier to understand than Ultimate Team is- al you do is pick a roster, and play a few games. The video below explains how to go about it.ĭraft Champions exists as a sort of gateway to Ultimate Team- the mode is essentially an introduction to Ultimate Team, how it works, and what it means, and players who go through it can then carry over bonuses into Ultimate Team mode. Synergy is, in other words, a crucial mechanic if you want to master Ultimate Team. If utilized correctly, the bonuses you get can be immense. Synergy is a simple mechanic that involves matching players on the team such that certain synergies, based on your play style, are maximized. Synergy differs from the older Chemistry mechanic, because it is always additive- so you can never lose out because of Synergies, only gain from them. One of the big changes that EA Sports have made to Ultimate Team this year is replacing the Chemistry feature with Synergy. Of course, Ultimate Team can be a bit confusing to get a hang on- how do you build a lineup? What are all these cards? What’s the difference between the different kind of cards? The video below walks you through the basics of Ultimate Team, and essentially explains how to start out in the mode, and begin the process of assembling together the perfect roster. Hockey Ultimate Team is the most popular mode in the NHL series, and for good reason- the mode emphasizes proper team building, assembling a roster of players to build the, you guessed it, ultimate team that can lead you to the top. With this guide for NHL 17, we’re going to walk you through everything in the game, from the Hockey Ultimate Team mode, to figuring out the top rated players in the game, to making coins, to general tips and tricks, to some of the Achievements and Trophies. Of course, there’s simply so much going on in he game, that if you do decide to pick it up, you might find yourself overwhelmed- the good news is, that’s where we come in. For people who don’t like hockey, or who don’t like sports games period, there is still so much on offer here, and such varied styles of play, that you’re still probably going to end up finding something up your alley here. For hockey fans, the game is a love letter. NHL 17 is a great game- it’s extremely full featured, and it plays really well, too.
