Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar lead defense ratings in NHL 26

EA Sports has released the first rating for NHL 26, kicking everyone’s favorite phase before the league launched with the strongest defenseman.

Quin Hughes of Vancouver canx The most stalwart defender with 95 OVR is crowned, claiming magnificent mobility and speed to boot. At the top of being the highest-rated player of its position, the American is one of the top five highest-linted athletes throughout the game.

Is very close behind him Colorado avalanche guard Kali makar With the same 95 OVR, but slightly less statistics in speed and passing, he earned a sixth rank overall.

Zach Werenskey, Roman Josi, Victor HeadmanAnd Rasmas dahlin Each is pursuing the top pair with 92 OVRs, which is enough to slip into the overall top 20 for Verenki and Josie.

Here NHL 26 has top 20 protector:

1. Quin Hughes, Vancouver Canx: (95 OVR)

2. Calle Makar, Colorado avalanche: (95 OVR)

3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jacket: (92 ovr)

4. Roman Josi, Nashville hunters: (92 ovr)

5. Victor Headman, Tampa Bay Lightning: (92 ovr)

6. Rasmas Dahlin, Buffalo Sabers: (92 ovr)

7. Miro His Kennon, Dallas star: (91 OVR)

8. Jacob Slavin, Carolina Storm: (90 ovr)

9. Josh Morrisi, Vinypeg jets: (90 ovr)

10. Adam fox, New York Rangers: (90 ovr)

11. Jake Sanderson, Otawa senator: (89 OVR)

12. Gustav forces, Fluorida panthers: (89 OVR)

13. Charlie McAevoy, Boston brris: (89 OVR)

14. Ivan Bachard, Adamonton oilors: (88 ovr)

15. Colon parks, St. Louis Blues: (88 ovr)

16. Moritz Cider, Detroit red wings: (88 ovr)

17. Dougie Hamilton, New Jersey Devils: (88 ovr)

18. John Carlson, Washington Capital: (88 ovr)

19. Noah dobson, Montreal Canadines: (88 ovr)

20. Droy flour, Los angeles kings: (88 ovr)