When playing in Franchise mode with any team, go to 'Front Office', select 
'Rosters', and choose a player that is labeled as 'Dressed'. Press A when you 
get to that player, then go down and choose 'Edit Player'. Once in the 'Edit 
Player' screen, press L and go to 'Attributes'. Then, give the player a 99 for 
every skill. This will bring his overall up to a 99. Do this for at least nine 
or ten players and both goalies. When finished, save the roster, and turn off 
injuries. By doing this, you will make your team very good and guarantee a high 
seed in the playoffs.