Quoting: jeplaza14
That's probably the only thing that I don't like about this game. The only reason to be a buyer at this point is if you're one of the top 5 teams like TB, PHI, STL, WPG, etc...
Kind of kills the vibe of an active trade deadline
Said perfectly. I think everyone is slowly getting accustomed to the GM Game market, it is for sure much different than the irl market. Some things I've noticed include:
1. Anyone over 30 is undervalued.
2. At the start of the game everyone traded away draft picks like they were worthless, now at this point everyone is trying to regain or keep picks.
3. Everyone under 26 (especially with term) are like gold.
I think when you have a game that is simulated you cannot factor in things like leadership, the need for depth, and hot and cold streaks. I guess when all the teams are evaluated on paper and not on the ice all that matters is raw skill. One things for sure, and that is that it sucks to be a seller at the deadline when their are no buyers. Nobody is buying because, (1) they have no picks left, (2) for the reason you all ready stated above, and (3) nobody cares for depth or leadership players all that much.