Player Position Changes

[flamesbandwagon]

I was curious if anyone has tried switching player position changes, specifically forward to defense or vice versa. I have personally never tried doing this, and was curious if anyone has any success doing this? If so, what attributes should be looked at to identify these players?

In addition, I know in OOTP that when you change a player’s position it automatically updates the player’s potential for that new position but it appears that doesn’t happen in FHM. Is there a set amount of time where the player’s potential and ability changes to correlate with the new position?

[Adam B]

You're not going to have a lot of success converting a Forward to a Defenseman or vice versa. The skills just don't translate that well. Most guys who are flexible like that are already identified by the time you're drafting them. You can have players learn how to play LD/RD or LW/RW/C, but you also need to be aware of things like faceoffs if you have a winger looking at becoming a centerman.

[jumpSeat]

Originally Posted by flamesbandwagon

I was curious if anyone has tried switching player position changes, specifically forward to defense or vice versa. I have personally never tried doing this, and was curious if anyone has any success doing this?

Just on a temporary basis, say on special teams for example. I have had success going with four forwards on the powerplay, (and even if they're still caught on the ice at the end of the penalty, I seldom if ever get burned). The same can be said for playing a D-man up front, if he's an aggressive big body with good screening ability.