How to learn to play better NHL 25?

Howdy, my fellow NHL 25 players.

I probably just am too old and too slow to be good in this game. 😁 What other than just play as much as I can could I do to get better? Any tips? Currently I get slammed by checks or at least separated from the puck in the same millisecond I have it. Not gonna lie, but in BAP on Semi-Pro level I seldomly have the time to even pass the puck. What do you folks do first when you get the puck? What is the key to not getting hammered and disconnected from the puck in a blink of an eye? Appreciate any tips. But I am aware, that it just might not be my destiny to be good at this. 😎 See you on the glacier anytime and take care.