I have received my copy of NHL 08.
Once I have an opportunity to get a decent amount of time in with the game I'll do what I can to post up my impressions. Those will come from the perspective of someone who isn't a hockey fan. I won't be able to compare the new release to last year's as I didn't play it nor will I be able to answer hockey specific questions. However I will discuss my overall thoughts and whether or not it is a game that would be enjoyable regardless of whether someone is a fan of the sport or not. I also hope to jump in and grab online specific details and impressions as well as post a few videos.
Look for the first content to be posted late this evening and then more on Monday.