Customizing equipment should be a priority for NHL 27. Right now we’re locked into one stick and skate color, but in real life players switch colors based on team and personal preference. Brands like Bauer already offer multiple color options at retail, so the licensing should support that in game.
For example, we’re limited to one Bauer Vapor skate color with white on the back, while most of the league uses the black version. Then you have players like Jack Hughes and Cole Caufield who use more white. Sticks are the same issue. Jack Hughes uses a red Bauer Flylite, but in game it’s only available in blue. Most players match their stick color to their team, so when it doesn’t match in game it looks off and unrealistic.
There should also be a stick length setting. A lot of players cut their sticks shorter, and it noticeably affects how they look and play. Adding this would go a long way for realism.
Spray painted sticks should be included as well. You’re seeing this more and more across the league, with players like William Nylander and top prospects like James Hagens and Porter Martone using them. It’s a clear visual detail that’s missing right now.
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