Replays, Coach's challenge, and more suggestions for NHL24
Replays
To me it is ridiculous that the development team has not taken a look at this.
The replays in the NHL game make absolutely no sense. The focus should not be on the X-Factor ability but rather the goal itself. More often than not, the goal replay will feature something that happened 5-10 seconds prior to the game like a pass on blue line. As a player and hockey who wants to appreciate the scored goal, this replay has 0 value.
Coach's challenge
Aka. coin toss. It is nothing else but at least it is consistent with current state of the real NHL officiating 🙂
Some calls, like goaltender interference, should not be called 100% of the time. In some cases the refs are sitting on the blue line and would not always make that call.
Consider adding the ability of refs simply missing some calls, and allow players to trigger coach's challenge within in first few seconds after getting scored on. Then go through the current "review" process.
What would also be good is return of the old review camera. In previous games, the reviews would show camera from above the goal. Now you get a shot from afar, sometimes behind a ref or a player..
Tipping
The tipping is completely random. The player has no control whatsoever - just keep spamming the goal and hope the player will tip it in.
In real hockey, tipping is combination of precision and timing, not luck. The tips are timed and aimed. Although this would raise the skill level it would be a good thing to add, perhaps by pressing analog and indicating which direction you want to tip the puck.