L2/LT abuse is rampant
This was supposed to be fixed now it’s everywhere at higher level clubs. At least bring shoving back as a counter.
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Ok? So because youtube only shows HUT clips the game is fine? Not really an argument for the L2 to me, I have not touched HUT in over 5 years and the L2 abuse has been in the game for just as long. It always allows a speed burst and unrealistic movement in the game. Its defendable but since they nerf Defense every year it always gives the offense an extra tool to use that shouldn't be a thing. You can even test it yourself where if a guy skates strait down the ice and does not use L2 he will not get from one end to the other as fast, I have done these tests myself instead of just watching youtube clips.
EA_Aljo
Community Manager
Community ManagerL2 abuse has not been in the game that long. There was a previous issue with it being exploited in either 23 or 24 as well as this year. In both cases, they could still be defended. We are extremely well aware of these reports and are looking to address it in a future game.
Defense is not nerfed every year. Defense has largely stayed the same for the last couple of years. With the exception of hip checks moving to one button. Which is also an exploited action. I get that offense feels OP. They have a whole set of dekes and many of them one touch. Regardless, good defenders can stop them. Part of being good at any position is utilizing the tools you have. There are a lot of very skilled defenders that can stop forwards trying to exploit LT'ing. Also, if you're going on one one with a forward, it means they made it past the rest of your team. Defense, like the rest of hockey, is a team effort. If you're constantly getting beat by forwards zipping past you, it would be good to recognize how this play is developing and work on countering it. It's not impossible by any means.
