• Join SGO
  • Meet Our Team
  • Review Policy
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
  • Login
Sports Gamers Online
  • News
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Reviews
  • Previews
  • Esports
  • Games
PATREON
No Result
View All Result
Sports Gamers Online
  • News
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Reviews
  • Previews
  • Esports
  • Games
PATREON
No Result
View All Result
Sports Gamers Online
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Reviews
  • Previews
  • Esports
  • Games

Home » Games » Hockey » NHL 16 Tips: Defending the Blue Line

NHL 16 Tips: Defending the Blue Line

Staff Writer by Staff Writer
Nov 10, 2015
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0 0
A A
0
0
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterPost on Reddit

One of the biggest skills a team needs in EASHL is defending the blue line. Top Teams make it very difficult to enter the offensive zone and games can be won or lost in the neutral zone. It’s a very simple thought process. Good Blue Line Defense = Less chances to score.

All 5 skaters play a role in defending the blue line. Top Clubs have very good forechecks but when they realize it won’t work in some situations, they’ll usually drop to the 1-4, where 1 player challenges the puck carrier and the rest protect the blue line. Even when you’re on the Penalty Kill it’s still very possible to protect the blue line.

You might also like

SGO Weekly: GRID Legends, Tape To Tape, & More! (1/20/2023 – 1/26/2023)

5 Sports Video Games Perfect For Beginners

Five Bargain Icons to Bolster Your Attack in FIFA 23

The backbone of the Blue Line Defense is the defenseman. They have to read the opposing skaters AND see where their teammates are to figure out where the gaps are and close them.

  • If you notice your defensive partner step-up to make a play on the blue line, its important for the weak side defenseman to move towards the middle of the ice. This will put them in good position to defend a 2 on 1 should your defensive partner miss AND you’ll have a head start if the other teams tries a dump and chase.
  • YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO FOR THE BIG HIT!! A defenseman’s job is to ‘get in their way’. If you can’t take the puck away in your 1 on 1 battle don’t worry. Stay close and slow them down until a forward can help on the backcheck. Slowing the puck carrier down can also be enough to force a teammate of theirs offside.
  • Adjust to your teammates. If you’re in a club you should be used to what your defensive partner likes to do. If you’re playing drop-in, it will be a bit more difficult. You might have to adjust your style based on what they’re doing. If they love to go for hits, you’ll want to stay back more just in case. If they prefer to stay back, you’ll have to be a bit more aggressive on the puck carrier but not wreckless to leave him out to dry.

Hopefully these NHL 16 Tips helped you guys out, any comments or feedback are welcome. The easiest way to show your support is a simple like and comment on my video. Special thanks to SGO for giving me this opportunity and happy hockey!

Continue Reading
Tags: frontpagenewsNHL 16Tips & Tactics
ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Madden Connected Franchise Top 15 Funniest Bloopers

Next Post

NBA 2K16 Roster Update (11-10-15)

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Recommended For You

SGO Weekly GRID Legends Tape to Tape
Sports

SGO Weekly: GRID Legends, Tape To Tape, & More! (1/20/2023 – 1/26/2023)

Jan 27, 2023
stream sports arsso
Sports

5 Sports Video Games Perfect For Beginners

Jan 26, 2023
Next Post
nba2k16_update_11_10_15

NBA 2K16 Roster Update (11-10-15)

Upcoming Games
October 13 Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch WRC Generations
September 30 Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch FIFA 23
February 1 PC Franchise Hockey Manager 9
February 1 Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway
VIEW ALL GAMES

Recent reviews

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Meet Our Team
  • Join SGO
  • Privacy Policy
  • Review Policy
  • Store
Contact us: [email protected]

© 2014-2022 SGO Entertainment

  • News
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Reviews
  • Previews
  • Esports
  • Games

© 2014-2022 SGO Entertainment

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Facebook
Sign In with Google
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In