A new attribute that I think should be implemented is actually three attributes. How they work is dependent on whether they are a forward or defenseman.

Forward:

Net Front Presence: Player's tendency/ability to go to the front of the net and screen/deflect shots or receive one-timers between the hashmarks.

Boardwork: Player's tendency/ability to play on the perimeter to pick up loose pucks, take shots from the slot/faceoff dots, and make plays behind the net.

Roving: Player's tendency/ability to move to different portions of the ice on a regular basis, helping to cycle the puck.

Defense:

Net Front Presence: Player's tendency/ability to engage players in front of the net and reduce their ability to screen the goaltender, as well as pick up rebounds in front of the goaltender.

Boardwork: Player's tendency/ability to engage players on the boards and come out with the puck for a breakout, as well as mitigating the cycle.

Roving: Player's tendency/ability to engage players no matter where they are on the ice, adapting from the perimeter to the middle of the ice.