NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005

NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 is the manager of a hockey club, in which matches are watched through text reports, and decisions are made in the office. The database is huge: more than thirty-two thousand players, each with over fifty characteristics, and the rosters correspond to the 2005 season. This depth allows us to find talent where others do not look. Compared to previous releases, the developers have updated the engine and improved the interface: the work has become clearer for beginners, but has not lost its complexity. Signing contracts, the draft, trades, working with scouts and finances all require patience, and mistakes lead to disastrous seasons that cannot be replayed. The tactical part is based on the selection of lines and distribution of playing time: sometimes it is better to put a young forward in the third line than to push the entire load through the leaders. Injuries and the form of hockey players change plans, so the roster has to be reassembled during the season. Separately, it is worth noting that the draft and exchanges require serious preparation: you need to know which of the youth is promising, and who has already reached their peak and is not worth the money. At the same time, the club's budget is limited, and a mistake in the contract could affect the squad for several seasons. For those who love selection, there is enough material here for a long time. The game does not entertain with pictures, but it gives what managers are valued for: the feeling of real work and the result for which only you are responsible. For lovers of numbers and selection, this is an excellent choice.