Clarification regarding Hand-Eye attribute

EA_Aljo  I was hoping to get clarification on what the Hand-Eye attribute does and doesn't do. I've been tinkering around with builds, trying to create the best defensive build possible. While going through the attributes, I was intrigued by the description of the Hand-Eye attribute:

"Hand-Eye determines your deflection skills in front of the net and ability to handle passes or pucks in the air."

I found the last bit interesting as it sounds like the attribute could effect one's ability to disrupt saucer passes.

E.g, you're playing a 2-on-1 and the puck carrier tries a saucer pass to his teammate. Theoretically, a player with high Hand-Eye would be more likely to bat the puck out of the air and stop the pass.

It makes sense, because it's the same skill as deflecting pucks on offense, just used in a defensive manner. Makes sense theoretically, but I'm not sure if that's actually how it works in the game. Is Hand-Eye just for tipping pucks on offense and grabbing passes from teammates, or can it help defensively also?

Thanks.