What I'd like to see for FHM 11

[SmellyWrestlingGeek]

1. A timer for the NHL Draft and a news splash of some sort after the draft that summarizes the picks made. Something that makes it feel like a big deal rather than just emails.

2. Some indicator of player's interest in signing with a team during Free Agency or even a top 3 teams a player would like to sign with for at least the top free agents. I'd also like to see a news splash of some sort after the NHL season that covers upcoming Free Agency. Listing top upcoming Free Agents and making it feel important.

3. Option to turn off Team Harmony. Until there is more control over misbehaving players outside of trading them, I'd rather not deal with this feature.

4. AI counter offers to trades. Just sitting offering the AI trade after trade until one finally works isn't immersive. I'd like to see the AI offer some form of counter offer at least.

5. Improved options during 2D play. I don't want to have to tell a player to skate or wait. The only options I need are to shoot or pass. and that only needs to be in the offensive zone, not the entire length of the ice. I would also like to see defensive options in the defensive zone. So when a player has a chance to make a check or to try and block a shot I'd like to make that choice. Of course with potential consequences of a missed check leading to a player out of position and potential scoring chance for the other team.

6. 35+ contracts so aging players aren't asking for unreasonable contracts. I'd also like to see players more willing to potentially take a cut in order to stay on a team and help stay under the salary cap.

7. An option to choose static salary cap or and a percentage increase year over year.

8. Ability to train for select attributes so that a player can improve specifically at attributes best suited for certain tactics. I want more control over what my players are improving at.