Re: First gameplay patch?

I would say that interceptions need a buff. Or defensive reactions. I do find that interceptions work however I find that it’s not always easy to get yourself in position. For example, a lot of players will skate down the ice get down the the goalline either on the left or right side of the net and force passes through the crease. Because they are in close proximity of the defensive players, imo the defensive players don’t have enough reaction time to intercept the pass and it goes through them. 

Another example of defensive interceptions being more difficult is that you need to have your stick positioned correctly, and for real life I completely agree, however in a video game it is very difficult to keep your stick in position at all times as you try and navigate around the ice. Sometimes your player even lifts his stick off the ice, which we have no control over, and the puck goes right under him. 

I can only speak for myself but given these examples and the complaints about interceptions over the years. I think it would be beneficial to buff them a bit to make the gameplay a little easier on the defensive side of things.