Poulin and Smith worth a purchase
In our third and final instalment of players who can help your team for 100,000 coins or under in Hockey Ultimate Team, today we are looking at forwards.
If you are a player who invests real money into the game or if you have been playing nearly every day since release these players are unlikely to find a spot on your team, but they represent great value for their price.
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90 Kent Nilsson 75-80k
This card is exactly what most people want at this point in the game's cycle. Great speed, great wrist shot, and a 95 overall faceoff stats. He also has Elite Edges and Make It Snappy to improve his shot and agility.
Nilsson is a perfect center for those looking for an immediate offensive boost and he can be acquired for anywhere between 75-80,000 coins in the auction house.
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90 Bobby Smith - 80k
Perhaps the most underrated card on this list, Smith has dynamic speed and great hands. He also has Speed Boost and Wheels which can make him as fast as anyone in the game.
Additionally, Smith is 6'4 and 210 pounds, finding a player that size with 95 speed allows him to play on any line in many lineups. He is worth grabbing for 80k.
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90 David Pastrnak - 85k
An elite sniper, Pastrnak has a deadly shot and doesn't have any stat below 95 in the hands category.
Activate his Sniper Forward Synergy and throw in his One Tee Ability and Pastrnak can shoot it as well as any card in the game.
Pastrnak is a player who can score from anywhere and can be yours for around 85k.
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90 Nico Hischier - 90k
Hischier is more of a defensive center, but is well-rounded enough he can play in the top six on mid-level teams.
With good skating and an average shot, Hischier really stands out in the defense category, highlighted by his 95 stick checking and faceoff stats.
His Two-Way Forward Synergy helps the team defensively, and activating Close Quarters could help improve his offensive game. He can be found for 90k.
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92 Marie-Philip Poulin - 90-100k
Poulin will not be for everybody due to her size, but she is an ideal card for those looking for speed and agility. Her Sniper Forward Synergy and Elite Edges will help improve these skills.
Moreover, Poulin's Unstoppable Force Zone Ability helps her balance and puck possession and helps offset some of the concerns about her size.
A 92 overall card with good speed, shot and faceoffs is well worth a purchase.
Potential buyers may have to be patient as this card sells quickly, but it is regularly available for between 90-100k
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