Nhl 09 Mgt -

: Unlike previous years, your GM reputation now matters. Signing a free agent only to trade them immediately will damage your reputation with players and agents, making them less likely to sign with you in the future.

: You must meet specific performance and financial targets set by your owner to keep your job and earn team upgrades. Player Development & Scouting nhl 09 mgt

The pressure was real. You had to balance "Win Now" directives with "Sign three fan favorites" while staying under a hard cap that actually punished you. One bad free agent signing (looking at you, Wade Redden) and your save file was cooked. : Unlike previous years, your GM reputation now matters