NHL 08

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NHL 08 is the 2007 entry in EA Sports' hockey series with updated mechanics and a new control scheme. Players handle stickhandling and movement through the Skill Stick System which aims to make puck control smoother and more responsive. The game adds close range deking options letting you maneuver around defenders then reclaim the puck for quick plays. It runs on current gen systems like PS3 and Xbox 360 alongside older hardware and supports single player career modes as well as multiplayer matches. This version marks the first NHL title available on PlayStation 3 and introduces a revised online mode with updated roster data. Community feedback averages 7.5/10 noting improvements over previous entries while highlighting some lag issues in online play. The delayed Xbox 360 launch caused by packaging problems didn't hurt its overall reception but remains an odd footnote in the series history.