Thanks, Sauce. I appreciate it. I thought I would ask around. I know the NHL 94 versions have updated rosters with all current teams and rosters but I was hoping to play a season mode with the Blue Jackets. I am grateful that at least I can play as them in the updated NHL 94 roms though.
I have worked with hex editors for other games but unfortunately I am not that well versed in it to expand the number of teams or anything like that. I have tried used NOSE to change team names in NHL 98, particularly to the extra teams like Team USA, Team Canada, etc but the changes aren't being reflected when I play the rom.
I am going to take your advice and I will keep researching and maybe someone will have the answers that I am looking for down the line.