Got back into ehm for the first time in years during the playoffs. I’m a couple seasons in and things are going pretty well. My god is it ever hard to trade for anyone good in this game, though. I’ve been able to acquire players made available and I usually add a bottom six forward at the deadline but other than that I can’t pull off any trade. Doesn’t matter If I make the trade so lopsided in their favour that it should get me fired, they will never take it.
I have no issue giving up good value - I just absolutely cannot acquire anyone talented for any price it seems. Does anyone have some tips?
Look for who the AI GM's are targetting. Usually near the TDL, teams that are out if playoff will see interest in a good player or two.
Available players see their value plummet - but good available players get snagged real fast, keep an eye open. If I'm in need, I ger some solid support players like that fir almost nothing (grinders, defensive defensemen, 3rd line skilled p'ayers, etc.)
Also, I found some success in offering pieces that the AI say are interested in . eg. If they ask a prospect goalie, then offering Ryan Poehling sucks, but offering Cayden Primeau might get more attention.
And while some swear by not using the "star system", I find it a good indication of value. Three of a level under isually net ome of the next level - assuming good contracts. It's definitely possible to rip off the AI by offering low quality quantity at position they "want".
And to conclude my quick essay on EHM trades...an exploit! In the first year of the game, if you control a shitty team, trade their top pick for the worst team who accepts to give you all their next first rounders - try to get the 2nds even. AI usually accepts and you keep their team shitty and future-poor while enjoying a bonus top pick for half a decade. San Jose for example is a great team to target since they suck and will suck for a while... imagine if they dont even draft !
