New NHL 26 ratings stir up conversation around the Red Wings lineup.
The EA Sports NHL video game franchise recently added another edition to its lengthy catalog with NHL 26 releasing on September 12th. One of the more interesting aspects of the early stages before the game's release is examining where they rank certain players and what are their ratings.
The top player in the game is not surprising Connor McDavid with a 97 overall rating. It begs the question of where are the Red Wings players? Who's rated the highest on Detroit's roster? Today we're going to list some of the players mentioned and their ratings in NHL 26 including interesting overalls and x-factors that seperate the player from others.
Dylan Larkin (89 Overall – X-Factor Player)
Being slotted alongside elite talents like Tage Thompson, Robert Thomas, and JT Miller is a testament to Larkin's status as one of the NHL’s premier centres. The only drawback in his player profile is a slightly underwhelming defensive rating.
Recognized as one of the top two-way forwards in the game, Larkin's all-situations usage, whether it’s even strength, power play, or penalty kill, deserves more than the 88 defensive awareness rating he received.
Lucas Raymond (89 Overall – X-Factor Player)
Raymond’s back-to-back campaigns near a point-per-game pace have vaulted him into conversations with top-tier wingers like Brady Tkachuk, Jason Robertson, and Jake Guentzel.
Being placed in the same tier as someone like Robertson, who’s eclipsed the 100-point mark, signals EA’s acknowledgment of Raymond’s development and hints at the potential for a true breakout year in 2025–26.
Alex DeBrincat (88 Overall – X-Factor Player)
DeBrincat continues to produce at a steady 65–70 point pace, and his X-Factor status puts him among elite company including Adrian Kempe, Cole Caufield, and Seth Jarvis.
His lethal shot isn’t being overlooked either with his 92 ratings in both wrist- and slap-shot accuracy reflecting just how dangerous "The Cat" remains from the hash marks in.
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Moritz Seider (88 Overall – X-Factor Player)
Seider’s bruising, shutdown presence on the blue line earns him top-end physical ratings, including a 92 in body checking and a 91 in shot blocking.
The game ranks him alongside a rising generation of star defenders like Evan Bouchard, Thomas Harley, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson, proving that Seider has firmly cemented himself among the NHL’s elite.
Patrick Kane (86 Overall – X-Factor Player)
Now entering his 19th NHL season, Patrick Kane continues to prove he’s got plenty left in the tank after a resurgent 59-point effort last year.
A former EA Sports NHL cover athlete, the veteran winger’s 86 overall rating reflects his ability to contribute as a top-six forward, even at age 36.
Cam Talbot (85 Overall)
Talbot’s rating is puzzling, considering his performance last season was statistically worse than several peers. Yet EA places him in the same bracket as goalies like Anthony Stolarz, Jeremy Swayman, Lukas Dostal, and Joey Daccord, who all arguably outperformed him and deserve higher overalls.
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John Gibson (84 Overall)
Despite being long considered a trade target for goaltending-starved teams like Edmonton, Gibson finds himself tied with Stuart Skinner in overall rating, which seems questionable.
While 84 might be fair for Gibson given his recent numbers, it’s the inconsistent goalie ratings around him that make the ranking feel disjointed and lacking context.
Erik Gustafsson (83 Overall)
A reliable journeyman, Gustafsson lands with an 83 overall despite playing mostly bottom-pairing minutes. His grouping with Mario Ferraro and Connor Murphy feels generous, though it reflects his offensive upside and veteran experience.
Marco Kasper (83 Overall)
After a strong finish to the season, Kasper earns a respectable 83 overall. His rating puts him among promising names like Morgan Geekie and Will Smith, signaling EA’s belief in his high-ceiling potential.
Simon Edvinsson (83 Overall)
Following a breakout 31-point season in his first full NHL campaign, Edvinsson sees his stock rise significantly in EA’s eyes. Grouped with fellow 83-rated blueliners like Gustafsson, his inclusion among full-time NHLers reinforces his emergence as a key piece of the Red Wings’ future on the back end.
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