I've pretty much stopped playing the game because of things like this. The gameplay issues themselves are annoying, but having to wait around for 30 minutes to an hour for a decent lobby? That's absurd.
Here's a little advice, EA. In my time playing this franchise, I've learned that this is generally how 6s EASHL lobbies are judged.
Full lobby = Optimal. So long as the ping is decent, everyone's good to go.
Both teams missing a player or two = Not perfect, but it's fine. Most players will play this lobby, no problem.
Full lobby of skaters, but no goalies = Most players don't want to play against AI goalies, but it's fine since both teams have AI goalies. Playable.
One team missing a goalie = Nope. Immediate back out for most players. Playing against an AI goalie is one thing, but having a human goalie on your team is such a disadvantage that most players will just leave.
One or both teams missing a center = Absolutely not, especially if only one team has a human center. Playing against an AI center is a virtual guaranteed faceoff win for any decent center. This leads to one team winning every faceoff and the other team starting every play behind the 8-ball. No center is an instant quit.
