EA SPORTS™ NHL® 27: Ratings Week Blog

BREAKDOWN

• RATINGS WEEK IS HERE
• REVEAL SCHEDULE

RATINGS WEEK IS HERE!

Welcome to one of the most highly anticipated times of the year: EA SPORTS NHL 27 Ratings Week!

Whether you’re building your ultimate dynasty in Franchise Mode, constructing an unstoppable HUT roster, or just looking for bragging rights against your friends, player ratings play an important role in EA SPORTS NHL. These numbers represent more than just a badge of honor for the world's best hockey players; they dictate the speed, precision, and physical dominance you feel on the ice. A single attribute can be the difference between lighting the lamp in Game 7 or heading home empty-handed.

As we get closer to the launch of NHL 27, it's time to debate, celebrate, and see if your favorite players made the lists.

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REVEAL SCHEDULE

Get ready for a week of massive reveals as we showcase the best of the best, culminating in the unveiling of the Top 10 Overall Highest-Rated Players in NHL 27.

Here’s the schedule:

• Day 1 - August 17, 2026: 99 Club Inaugural Inductee
• Day 2 - August 18, 2026: Top 10 Forwards
• Day 3 - August 19, 2026: Top 10 Defensemen & Top 10 Goalies
• Day 4 - August 20, 2026: Top 10 Overall
• Day 5 - August 21, 2026: Ratings Updates

Check back here daily to see which players claim the top spots in each category and join the conversation on the official EA SPORTS NHL social channels to make your voice heard. Let us know whose ratings you agree with and which players you think were overlooked.

EA SPORTS™ NHL® 27 is now available for pre-order on PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series X|S. Stay in the conversation by following on X, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

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