I think both Millenium and Adam are right to an extent. I agree with Millenium that poke check is not the only way of defending. If you play proper position you can keep the CPU to the outside or force them to dump it in. Let's not forget how important that is by the way....while I would like them to do it more, I'm glad to see the CPU dump it. I love while penalty killing (I use large box) that by playing proper position I can keep the CPU to moving the puck around the outside. I also love that the CPU will keep moving the puck around the outside until a shot or good pass opens up.
I also agree with Adam that improvements could be made. Most of this revolves around the CPU defensive AI. While improved I still have wandering teammates occasionally and sometimes the CPU defense gets caught chasing you. I also notice that sometimes on a one on one the CPU defender will skate back with you but slightly off to the side allowing you a straight line to the net. I do love the idea that you just cannot skate around hitting guys. You really have to time your hits right or your giving up an odd man rush or breakaway. Likewise trying to just skate through a CPU defender will and should result in you knocked on your butt.
Overall though this article is spot on. Despite us hardcore hockey sim guys see room for improvement the fact were enjoying this game speaks volumes and I still think they are on the right track. Cheers!
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