Summer is right around the corner which usually means we'll get some sort of slight mention of NHL 24. So in anticipation of this, I wanted to jot down some things that I wouldn't mind seeing in the next game. These aren't really things I'd like 'fixed' since it doesn't seem like EA wants to fix much of anything generally. More like new features/additions in no particular order:

- I wouldn't mind seeing glass shattering again. Not often, but it should happen. Those moments are always fun WOW moments in a game

- Hitting into the bench also. Again, it should be sparing and momentum based, but it still happens regularly enough. Should be in the game.

- More authentic crowds. Meaning when there a battle against the boards, would love to see the fans banging on the glass, maybe if the home team is losing people leaving the stadium. In online play between periods would be cool to not only see some highlights, but mascots shooting shirts into the stands. Just make it feel more real and authentic.

- Team celebrations. Specifically if a goal is scored, why can't every player on the ice celebrate? I know we have the little cutscene, but I get just as pumped playing 3v3 when my teammate scores as when I do. Imagine the creativity we'd see if every player on the team could choose a celebration and we can plan a team celebration? guarantee we'd see some funny stuff.

- speaking of which, multiple celebrations. Why can't I map at least 2-3 celebrations to the face buttons? After I score I can choose which one I want?

- More player interactions. Imagine a loose puck in the corner. Me (defensman) skating to get there first with an opponent neck and neck with me. The players should start pushing and battling as they get to the puck. Or instead of the static animation of one player pressing their body to the boards with the puck and the other just pressing against them, how about some variety in the animations? make it look real damn it.

- If my kid wakes up while I'm gaming with my friends, why can't there be an AFK switch I can turn on. Skate my player to the bench and have a computer controlled player hit the ice in my place? So many things can come up. It would be cool to not basically put my team down a man when something out of my control pulls me away.

- It would also be nice if we could switch positions between whistles. Coaches change lines all the time. If I'm playing 3v3 and I'm on D, but we're getting no offensive pressure, why can't we try to change it up and see if we can't get something going? maybe their D is physically dominating my winger and my center needs more muscle to help up front. We should be able to change it up. between periods at the very least.

I feel like I've talked about more with my friends while we play but these are a good start lol. What do you all got?