[GDawg]

I know the issue; there are two specific tactical roles that have a problem with the way the AI assesses player suitability for them, and it's pushing tough guys with particular ratings ahead of more talented players who should be in those lineup spots. There may also be an issue with player position ratings not having enough of an effect on setting the lineup spots, but we're still investigating that. Fixing the role data, which will happen in the first update, will, however, correct the problems with the 1.5-star type guys getting first or second-line roles.

In the meantime, it's not going to affect every team; it requires specific combinations of players, coaches, and tactic choices. The vast majority of good players won't be affected; I've run many test games that make that clear - the first one I opened to check the Montreal stats has Pacioretty, Gallagher, Galchenyuk, Byron, Plekanec, and Drouin as the top 6 in icetime over the course of the season, so it won't even happen consistently with the same team and lineup.

That isn't to say I'm happy that the problem exists; we'll be fixing it as quickly as possible. But it won't affect most people playing the game. In the meantime, if you run into this and want to work around it, avoid dressing players like McCarron, with high bravery, strength, and particularly fighting ratings; that won't completely avoid all the effects, but it'll prevent the worst of them.

Thanks a lot for making that clear. Really appreciate the hard work that's put in by the team to improve this already great game.
Will the fix work for existing games as well, or do we have to start up a new game? I would love to fire up a historical game now -will wait with the modern game till after the roster update- but am not sure if the lines fix will work for an existing game. Otherwise I will wait until the next patch.