Yahoo Sports Nine Canucks Ranked Among Top 300 In EA Sports NHL 25
EA Sports has released its list of the top 300 rated players for NHL 25, with nine Vancouver Canucks featured. Of the nine, four are in the top 50, while Quinn Hughes is the only Canucks player in the top ten. While the game won't be released until October 4, player cards for the top 300 are available to view online.
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As mentioned, Hughes leads the way with a 94 overall rating. The reigning Norris Trophy winner is the second highest-rated defenceman, with Cale Makar being the only defender with a higher rating. Hughes also has the Elite Edges X-factor ability attached to his player, which helps players complete sharp turns while skating at high speed.
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The highest-ranking forward on Vancouver's roster to start the season is J.T. Miller at 92 overall. Ranked 23rd, Miller's X-factor ability is Unstoppable Force, which makes it extremely difficult to knock Miller off balance when skating with the puck. As for Miller's top attributes, they are passing, puck control and balance, which all received a 93 overall rating.
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Tied for third at 91 overall are Thatcher Demko and Elias Pettersson. The two All-Stars from last year are ranked 32nd and 33rd in the league, with Demko holding a top-five spot for goaltenders. As for Pettersson, his X-factor ability is Shnipe, which allows players to settle the puck before delivering an accurate wrist shot on net.
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Rounding out the top five, or should we say six, are Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek. Both enter the season with an 87 overall record and are ranked 108th and 129th. While neither have X-factors, they both have shot-related abilities that increase their ability to rocket shots on net.
The last three are Jake Debrusk and Conor Garland, who have an 85 overall rating, and Daniel Sprong at 84. All three have strong offensive attributes, with most either ranked at 87 or 88 overall. The trio also share the same overall in a few different fields, including poise at 80 overall and faceoffs at 65 overall.
