NHL 18 Player Ratings: Top 10 Defensemen Revealed

EA has continued its NHL 18 Player Ratings reveal, highlighting today the top defensemen in this year’s game. According to the developer, attributes like a defender’s Puck Skills, Shooting, Skating, Senses, Defenses and Physical abilities were heavily factored into their overall rating.

If you feel some of the Overalls are lower than expected, then check out this post for a more detailed explanation of how player overall ratings have changed with NHL 18.

As for the top defensement in NHL 18, check them out below:

10. Alex Pietrangelo – St. Louis Blues – 88 Overall

9. Roman Josi – Nashville Predators – 88 Overall

8. Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins – 88 Overall

7. Shea Weber – Nashville Predators – 89 Overall

6. Ryan Suter – Nashville Predators – 89 Overall

5. Duncan Keith – Chicago Blackhawks – 90 Overall

4. Victor Hedman – Tampa Bay Lightning – 90 Overall

3. Brent Burns – MInnesota Wild – 90 Overall

2. Drew Doughty  – Los Angeles Kings – 91 Overall

1. Erik Karlsson – Ottawa Senators – 91 Overall

FIND OUT THE TOP 10 GOALIES IN NHL 18 HERE.