My wishlist with NHL 22:
1) Better response time (the inputs are so freaking slow compared to other games it's ridiculous, even by EA standards).
2) No skill correction or help at all when confronting other players (if I play bad online, let me get thrashed 11-0, none of that coddling bull they've been pulling to ensure close games even though they claim they don't).
3) Much harder and more realistic GM mode, with quicker falling-outs with owners, coaches, players, and other GMs, same for accolades once success is reached. Also add some personality to the experience, not just menus, player stats and standings, maybe add the ability to spectate the game form up high, receive calls in-game, react to it, maybe initiate trades from it and more. I'm not looking for Sims: NHL GM edition, but at least work in some life into the whole game mode.
4) More complex and comprehensive player ratings (edgework, backwards skating, pivots, forward skating, lateral skating, range of effectiveness for best shots/one-timers, release speed, defensive angles, etc.) with actual effects in-game.
Nothing much really...