LT abuse is still there
Granted, my defending in these clips is atrocious. I'll concede that. However, just look at the ease in which the offensive player maintains control of the puck while literally going through defender...
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@Greyinsi wrote:
@KidShowtime1867Yup, sad. Bigger problem with LT pumping is that it messes totally already nerfed poke aiming. In 22 I was very successful stripping puck with stick lift from LT spammers. Now it’s 9/10 a penalty, even if you hear that “success” click sound.
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The stick lift in '22 was very effective for players like this who got too close to you. Now , like you said, it's a slash 90% of the time.
Poke check has been nerfed when in tight.
Stick Lift has been reduced to a penalty button.
Poke check unrealistically slows down defenders to the point where the puck carrier and just skate by with zero skill/effort.
Using DSS to limit passing lanes slows down defenders as well, further discouraging proper defending.
As of now, defending is basically just letting forwards walk in to the zone and trying to time a body check - but any skilled player can see that coming.
Defense has been completely nerfed.
@KidShowtime1867 wrote:
@Greyinsi wrote:
@KidShowtime1867Yup, sad. Bigger problem with LT pumping is that it messes totally already nerfed poke aiming. In 22 I was very successful stripping puck with stick lift from LT spammers. Now it’s 9/10 a penalty, even if you hear that “success” click sound.10000%%%%
The stick lift in '22 was very effective for players like this who got too close to you. Now , like you said, it's a slash 90% of the time.
Poke check has been nerfed when in tight.
Stick Lift has been reduced to a penalty button.
Poke check unrealistically slows down defenders to the point where the puck carrier and just skate by with zero skill/effort.
Using DSS to limit passing lanes slows down defenders as well, further discouraging proper defending.
As of now, defending is basically just letting forwards walk in to the zone and trying to time a body check - but any skilled player can see that coming.
Defense has been completely nerfed.
Trying to play any sort of defense this year is borderline impossible. It's awful.
