I HOPE but DONT EXPECT
It has been around 2 months or maybe more since I have posted because the truth is the lifecycle of the game and changes are small compared to what can come in the future. Also, I lost faith in the team's ability to make changes on bugs or unintended uses of systems that affect on ice gameplay post launch.
please EA_Aljo I am hopeful that the team see this.
Try to respect space and physics as best as possible. I'm a primarily defensive player even at forward I'm a 2way center and secondary a 2 way RD and seeing players shoot through my body with maximum effectiveness hurts and diminishes all the work I did to be in the correct position. Just to see their stick phase through my body and other janky animations that should be virtually impossible.
Please look at my stats if you have to by no means am I elite 1 level but I am above the average for sure currently plat 2 and highest diamond. In user leagues I'm usually one of the better i dare say top 20% Dman in 1k+ player leagues and top 10 in lesser leagues. I say this to emphasize that I do have some ability to judge defense as a system. It is okay but not good in comparison to the ability to enact offense + the exploits frequently used by Offensive side. NOTE: IF you say you have made a change in the upcoming game make sure it is true (e.g. L2/LT)
I reiterate that Defensive physics, Puck Physics, Interceptions w/ Vision, and for the love of god the stupid kick the puck to intercept error need work. Players that are being interacted with physically should not be able to fire off highly accurate with near unimpeded power shots when they are impeded by another entities force (defender). Same goes for player puck retention & pick up ability, which may be the core issue that's creating all the problems (Assumptions). In general just improve these areas for future NHL27 defense.