NHL 21 I Alaska Ice Eagles Franchise Mode #14 "PLAYOFF SHOCKER!"

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[@jacobmcdonough5098]

The one thing that I would change about this series is adding a bit of a story. My favorite all-time youtube series was your shanghai dragons series, and my favorite part of it was the rivalry between wright and kostin. I think that if you did something like that again, this series could feel unique.

[@waterdrinker_]

the rivalry between newfoundland and alaska is manufactured and I think that's what's wrong with this series. They're complete garb and I don't really care about them except the odd check up twice a year.

[@kevinmontreuilkm]

I think the Shanghai franchise was cool because it wasnt the nhl. I was thinking a few episodes back like all the same players for the most part makes it feel like a rerun Maybe next franchise could be one of the Europe leagues switched in for the NHL. Everyone starting with low overalls makes it a lot more fun to watch imo because you can do it 20 times and probably get 20 very different franchise modes because different players will develop each time

[@alexanderfarhood6353]

That would be sick

[@danielmyers7112]

If you don’t at least reach the semi finals this upcoming season it’s time to do a dump of schmaltz, Weinberg, and other older players and get the young guns going. However, I do love this series and wish for it to continue.

[@rg.7022]

you better draft both of those gems! Also, I think Hartikainen is the move, he put up really solid numbers

[@richardclay9669]

Gems never seem to pan out for me.

[@gszdanne]

I’m the complete opposite, I can’t wait for more episodes. Your channel made me 109% more interested in be a gm. First be a gm channel I follow, great job all around.

[@triangle2222]

This is my absolute favourite GM mode series on KZbin, you make NHL 21 so much more enjoyable than it really is. Please continue this series for many more years. I wish you uploaded it more, please do not begin doing it less! You’re amazing xTech, people are going to hate, EA just did a poor job. There’s nothing you’re doing wrong, you’re great as always Brent. Keep it up, your loyal viewers will stay. The people who’ve been watching for years love the custom franchise modes, you make the most interesting GM mode on KZbin without a doubt in my mind.

[@WesNicholsTV]

For me, I like watching a series with realistic trades, and developing through a prospect system, but this series has been just all about instant gratification. Watching you trade up all the time, and grabbing sure fire players isn't as fun as watching someone develop over a few seasons to become a LLLL,Legend

[@jarensommers9508]

Fun fact: all of the series were at 3-1 leads except Chicago and Winnipeg. You hate to see it

[@jesselevine8074]

Hey xTech! I wanted to address your concern about the viewership (by the way thanks for the Jesse method shout-out, I sent the video to everyone I know!), I think the addition of 30+ franchise potential created players took us out of the simulation; the more realistic a franchise mode is, the easier it is to be invested, which is why NHL21 as a whole is failing IMO. All in all, I think the effort you put in is huge and we all appreciate it, I just think the massive wave of created character's threw people. See this one through though, you put a lot of effort in and it shouldn't go to waste!

[@Chubbs.79]

It would be cool to see a franchise mode restart to the year 2000 and re write history and see who the 2021 Stanley cup champions are

[@vsoc556]

Good idea

[@deeznutz6595]

That would be tough though because I don't think you can add a team in the middle of a franchise mode

[@KoalaBearCaleb]

"oH, i dOnt KnOW WhY TheY'Re PLaYinG BoLT oN ThE THird LiNe" Obviously forgets when he had Tolvanen on the 4th line...

[@zibanejad933]

well he didn’t want him and Colorade for sure wants Bolt

[@zibanejad933]

(Also I know this may be a joke but)

[@maxtheriver8969]

I love this Series please don’t stop

[@lomakinalex]

i feel like chemistry isnt just about getting the plus 5, looking at what the player prefers in terms of what they like to do compared to what the coach wants for each lines might also impact how strong the chemistry works with each player. Id assume player type also makes an impact on how good the players work together with each other. I feel like you're seeing the lack of the right players on the right lines is impacting the defensive side of the team as you're scoring well enough, but allowing a ton as well. And I also think the quick sim takes chemistry into account when the real time in game sim doesnt take chemistry into account and you need to rely on overalls more than chemistry.

[@thekerbykerb5094]

Let's go mcmuffin

[@johnstlouis8375]

Hunter Lightning = Rick DiPietro

[@carson9351]

I love this series, I don’t know what there talking about. I look forward for this on my feed every time I open KZbin

[@Zaikoo]

As much as I know you like them and as good as they are, some time in the future I would try to trade Wennberg or Burakovsky. They will not stay at those OVR's and their value is boosted really high. I would try to trade one of them for a younger player to help the team's core become younger and to help the team for the future.

[@jakemackay7677]

I loved the fully custom franchise mode like the Shanghai Dragons!

[@georgeostromiv5525]

I would LOVE to see a Be-A-Pro career, but I'm loving this series!

[@JayJayLapz]

Even if the views aren’t as there as it was before, I honestly really like this series and look up to these videos every week! You are honestly my favourite NHL franchise KZbin and I just love the team and what you’re doing or it! Keep it up!!

[@pepperoninipples1178]

personally I love the Alaska franchise mode and I look forward to watching every episode....everythme I watch your franchise videos it makes me want to immediately start playing my own franchise

[@thetyty1053]

I think it’s not as exciting because you don’t have a big guy on your team zions good but is no Stastny

[@mhumms1087]

I like the series it’s just more the game, like you said it’s very repetitive and just kinda tired of it

[@wilgodbout]

I love this series!! Keep it up!!

[@blainejacob6293]

I always love your franchise mode been watching for years

[@frankg22chea]

I have been waiting forever for a flyers season you said it 1 time about doing it and I never seen it.

[@taranamorim_92]

keep it up! love what your doing with the channel!

[@FarrellsLandscaping]

Great series, one of my favorite franchise streams to watch. More frequent content may help? But life is also busy enough im sure. Keep up the great work, looking forward to your future episodes.

[@kevinmontreuilkm]

This franchise has still be enjoyable. Best thing about your franchise modes is the story lines

[@atisp.9976]

I enjoy franchises with original teams, original rosters a bit more, but good series nevertheless, keep up the good job!

[@gorevrasimtimofeyevich238]

i have not been into this. it is not your fault. but it feels like we have already watched this same gm mode dozens of times. i am tired of this game in general. hockey manager has been overtaking it now.

[@eoinbritton3281]

i'd like to see some sort of a "coach mode" where you let the A.I handle all of the signings, trades, draft picks, trade block, roster moves, etc. and you only change the lines but you get to veto trades or pick a player you want in the draft if you make the playoffs or have other success(1 veto for playoffs, 1 for each round you win, 1 for the presidents trophy.

[@ndhiglights2131]

For a future franchise mode You should relocate a team in need like Arizona or something complete rebrand but you still have their players and you could go for the cup

[@YeWest]

No problems with this series for me. Keep up the good work!

[@carterbrassard3313]

You should try a fantasy draft franchise mode

[@kode-man23]

I like this series so far, but I do have one suggestion. I have seen the concept of "Draft Only" where you aren't allowed to trade or sign free agents and only build a team through the draft... but I have never seen a series where it's "Trade Only" or "Sign Only". Trade Only would of course mean that you are only allowed to build a team through trades. Pick a team, and immediately get to work trading out ever single piece for a whole new team. This is a bit easier, since you still have all the value of your draft picks to work with, you just have to make sure that every pick is traded out before you have to make a selection with it. And you also aren't allowed to resign anyone. This mode is kind of fun because it's like the stock market, you have to keep tabs on players value throughout the year to try and cash out when it's high. If you really want a challenge, do the "Sign Only" challenge where you have to build a team completely through free agency. This challenge is fun, but it is suuuuper difficult. The way that I handle draft picks is that you are allowed to make picks, but you can't sign them, you have to let them go to free agency. I find that it adds more drama to see who you could have had, but can't use, and then follow them as they end up on a potential rival team. And of course, you are allowed to use draft picks in offer sheets as well. Just a couple of suggestions that I don't ever see get used. They are probably only viable for at most 5 seasons, each, but I've had fun challenging myself with them.

[@CayleBren]

This is the franchise that had me subscribe to you and although i dont comment i watch all of these vids

[@brandon2974]

Idea for the next franchise mode, whenever that maybe.... Bring back a legend from each NHL team all forwards and defensemen, no goalies (kinda a waste of a player imo). Make them a 90 and a Med Franchise potential, ages could vary between 20-22, some players will grow higher than others. For example, CBJs legend could be Rick Nash. If the player is already in the game like Gretzky, just edit his player so we can have his face, just for fun. But I like this series and should keep it going!

[@Bru_ce.]

On the flip side I’ve been more invested in this GM mode than previous ones 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@roccomarino24]

No keep the ice eagles rollin

[@christophernovo5403]

Dont stop this series I may not comment alot but I love this

[@kakke87]

I love all your series! keep it up good sir

[@nation8269]

Your next GM Mode should be alumni teams.

[@danholden9590]

Keep it going!!!! I have liked this one as much as the others

[@siloamh8040]

guys hartikienen is just a regular top 4 d man with top 4 d potential you always see than in the draft he is not going to be special just go for them gems an you really need to scout so you can find more gems next year

[@roadtohockey248]

I have been waiting EVERYDAY for NEW Alaska Ice Egales PLEASEEEE DONT STOP PLZ!

[@kingmeiv]

I'm loving the franchise! I have a lot of fun doing franchise sims myself so seeing what you do and seeing the comments from all the assistant GMs give me ideas for my own games. I think a big problem is the chemistry system needs work. It was a good idea but it's so strict and limiting that you kind of need to trade and chase those +3s and +5s to compete well instead of growing players into those +s. Your Buffalo franchise really inspired me to do a similar one with Ottawa and just like you really latched onto Eichel and Dahlin I've found players to really grab onto and win the cup for too. That might be part of the problem here: you just don't seem to have the same excitement for Zion and Wright that you did with Eichel and Dahlin, though McMuffin is really fun to root for. Maybe bringing in a real-world struggling superstar or an aging vet in his last 5 seasons that you really want to win that cup for would help add passion and excitement?

[@ElysiumGamingNetwork]

In my opinion the reason I can’t really get into it all that much is every series seems to be a rebuild that becomes well not a rebuild and by year two you’re in the playoffs. I guess I’m just craving something more realistic where you really gotta grind it out 3-5 years to get a solid team completely building through the draft. I love the rebuild stuff and we haven’t really had a series in 3 years that was a true genuine rebuild expansion, starting with the bare minimum.

[@christodd3450]

Hey xTexh, I'm not usually one for commenting, but wanted to let you know that I love this series (maybe I'm biased since I'm from Newfoundland), I mean with players like Hedman, Zion, and McMuffin come on ... What's not to love. I started watching your channel last year with the Shanghai series, absolutely loved that as well, and would love to see something like that again. But please continue this series, I always look forward to getting notifications for your videos.

[@rianoconnor6232]

I really enjoy career sims... maybe do some of those with created players and/or good prospects like Shane Wright

[@AKmufasa]

IM LOVING THE ALASKA ICE EAGLES FRANCHISE MODE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@coryanderson2933]

The jersey's for your team as home are straight fire.

[@milehightrickshots5216]

Henrik goes out with 69 shutouts... legend

[@vincent6718]

Xtech!!! Listen. For another franchise I feel like you need to bring some nostalgia in some way. Like make CEDRIC CORRY JR, Agent C had a son and he is now on your team or like Taro Tsujimoto JR. I just think brining some nostalgia back would be good and you actually control them

[@justinhirit9976]

enough with those players already

[@vincent6718]

@@justinhirit9976 kinda got a point in a way

[@vincent6718]

@@justinhirit9976 but this franchise mode doesn't have anyone and it's meh in my opinion

[@JordanC2004]

Nick bolt is Hunter lightnings cousin

[@jackabetkoff3058]

I do look forward to watching this but I think you need to do more episodes a week it hard to wait a week to see the new one

[@JordanC2004]

I want to see the XTHL Return or have a ledge in franchise mode

[@fredd4320]

I love the content bud keep goin!

[@thekerbykerb5094]

Give Lehtonen a raise or a contract extension

[@thekerbykerb5094]

Trade hunter lightning He is not living up to expectations

[@Mikebeerman]

I’m enjoying the series ... but I think that line chemistry should develop over time. Weather it improves or declines would make it more dynamic

[@justkrillin3873]

I wanna see another series like the shanghai one, it was really cool

[@richardclay9669]

I think a fun idea is you leave ownership on (turn it on auto otherwise it gets annoying). You start with either Arizona or Florida but create an expansion team in Seattle. Your goal is to blow the team up and move them and rebuild them into a playoff contender before your contract expires. Once your contract expires, sign somewhere else and repeat. See how many teams you can get to the playoffs or even win the cup with. Also, no trading for players you previously drafted

[@richardclay9669]

you could hold twitter polls and such for new team names, and have viewers assist in team creation to get everyone involved

[@_Augyy_]

Hey Xtech, im reposting this comment because you asked for it, I absolutely love the Gm series. But I have a suggestion to make for your futures gm modes series. I think that you could change some things. Traditionnally, you always draft a created goalie who has an insane overall and potential. I think it would be way more fun to have a challenge and try to develop a random generated goaltender and have a challenge to keep a great first goalie or a tandem at the same time. Also, I think that it would be refreshing to not have a created franchise player because its always the same and leaves no challenge (like Konrad, Agent C, Zion, Pox)because all the created players sims pretty much all the same. I think it would be way more fun to leave the created players to the a.i. and try to build your team and compete against them. After all its just my suggestion and im not hating i love the series!

[@LeftHandShred2]

Just so you know, Lightning in Finnish is "Salama." Hunter Salama.

[@humzaislam5345]

Xtech When you go into the simulation it seems like chemistry does not go into account. So when the playoffs come around, when you start slow simming just screw chemistry

[@franzcool6104]

Might be time to drop a “Legend” on Kieffer Bellows

[@minecraftmonster1740]

Definitely don’t give up on lightining he is a 23 year old high elite goalie who is 87 OVR and it is so hard to find a top tier young with good potential goalie deep into the franchise

[@nowitstimetosee18]

Give up on him or you'll regret it.

[@huh5038]

Can you do a short Vegas golden knights franchise every franchise mode I do they always get really bad so I want to see if you can change that

[@Gaceto91]

get a third line +5 or plus 3. kapanen can go

[@DarkDestroyer98]

I thought that read playoff slacker. I think it's time to trade one of the core players.

[@Zaikoo]

A bit out there, but I want to see you bring in Tyler Toffoli even if its just for a season. I think he would be a fun player for the series and a good middle-bottom 6 forward.

[@richardclay9669]

Maybe after the offseason, a look around the league? Also, maybe turn injuries on, might spice things up. I know it is annoying. I think maybe there is a lack of random generated players??? And that is causing a bit of disconnect. I wish there was a way to turn chemistry off.

[@coryanderson2933]

Bolt scores on Lightning. This made me chuckle and I'm not sure why.

[@isaklejon4469]

Just want to say im super into this franchise! I look for a new upload everyday. And for The drop in views, as you kind of mentioned intrest in nhl 21 is on The down, so not suprising The views match that

[@mattklassen8455]

I think you need to upload more to make me more invested

[@thekerbykerb5094]

For git about zuc and Weinberg

[@karandeepbal5412]

For goalies you ideally want aggressiveness to be around 75-80 cause if their too aggressive they get caught out of position easily

[@Bbpagewolf]

I would be careful about bringing Alexander Wennberg back. He’s a medium top 6 forward, so he’s not gonna stay at 87 overall. Paying a guy who’s probably gonna drop anyway over $7 million would come back to bite you hard in the future when you do start struggling for cap and his contract becomes untradable.

[@blackhawkswin883]

I want a video of xtech trying to screech like the ice eagle in the intro lmao

[@blackhawkswin883]

And then add the audio over the screech in the following episode

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

The chemistry is highly over rated, I've had a line combo get +5 and they struggled so I put in another center and that line only got a +1 yet it took off and started dominating. There is a hidden chemistry in there somehow where random players will just click for no logical in game reason

[@fezmez2508]

I have an Idea, a series where you try to get a great team and make them bad, like you make the Lightening a rebuilder and try to make them a contender again in like 5 seasons maybe?

[@jamesjohnso3500]

Hunter Lightning appreciation tweet

[@kennethstemmler4862]

I dig this bro 💯

[@sinister___black7472]

I get some of the feedback, but I really dig this series, my only note is the uniforms, they aren’t as well done as the Stags, and Storm Bears. As a graphic designer it throws me but I still get into it and have caught all the episodes so far!

[@KuttaBanda0105]

in the game 2 against Avs, MCMUFFIN score from his own end

[@archieholmes5868]

You should have the option to turn chemistry off in franchise mode

[@matiaspethman967]

Lehtonen led the team in goals in the playoffs. As a defender.

[@dustinmonteyne5309]

I've heard the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a new GM. Maybe you could lead Sid and Geno to another back to back Stanley cup win before they retire.

[@thetyty1053]

Just makes my day when you upload

[@viktor2204]

I actually like this series!

[@philipkessler1717]

If someone wants an extension you can cut their asking price by 15% It really saves you lots of money

[@levierhardt3233]

I’ll never forget the time that the stats traded the legend “big Jerm” to Toronto😔

[@sharkoshak7656]

After your done with this team you gotta do a all trades accepted with them

[@TheCanucky217]

hey xTech. I’ve been a big fan for a while but I feel like your new franchise modes aren’t as entertaining. I love the unique ones like the XTHL or Storm Bears, where you really go all in on story lines and use fan art and Twitter in the videos for storyline. Recently i have lost interest. What could help is a new expansion franchise team in like London? Also I feel like you should do something other than franchise mode like maybe a Be A Pro this will help your channel grow and bring back old fans before a new franchise mode.

[@cricrilamb6289]

You should check out that A. Lambert guy. If his name is Anthony he’s my brother 😂

[@justincote9658]

Islanders won in the draft lottery for the third time in a row, was Taylor hall have been trade to the New York islanders at the start of this franchise mode and we did not know?

[@squidsfc6372]

Rangerstown USA represent

[@massoir]

With regards to a new series, i think you should add the ‘kraken’ in as best you can and take control of Ottawa, seeing as they are doing so well, and take a more realistic approach to trades and signings e.g. you can only trade for players ‘on the bloc’ and for big name signings you have to pay over the odds for them. You could perhaps move the franchise if you dont make the ploffs within 3-4 years. Just an idea. Dont mind this current series, but im not clicking on it as soon as i see it, unlike previous ones. Perhaps consider knocking down the superstars draft wise to high 70 overalls Cheers

[@TheWezbotron]

I think you need a #1 center next season to play with zion next season. Wright probably won't be at the level of a first line Center. If you get a proper 1st line C, you can most Wright down to line to to help him grow better. This means you could.movw on from Wennberg Id give Biggie Schmaltz another season as your 3rd line C and see how he does. Maybe pick up another 3-4 place D man, ypur bottom 6 was really weak I find, maybe the overall jump will fix that. As for the lack of interest in others. I read some of the comments and I can agree with some of them. Like someone else said, the 40-50 created players are breaking the game/making it easier. I personally love how you created the two teams and replaced existing NHL teams and put everyone from them in free agency. I do wish, however, that you and the Growlers we in the same conference for more games.