EA Sports will officially release NHL 26 on September 12 at 12 PM Eastern Time. Leading up to launch, the company has been unveiling its player rankings by position, and several New Jersey Devils have already earned recognition on the Top 10 lists.
On the Top 10 Right Defensemen list, Dougie Hamilton claimed the No. 7 spot. The 32-year-old veteran remains a cornerstone of the Devils’ blue line, expected to mentor Luke Hughes and provide leadership for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. Hamilton’s overall rating in NHL 26 is an 88, reflecting his consistent two-way play and offensive presence from the back end.
His attribute breakdown includes:
- Skating: Acceleration – 87 | Speed – 87
- Puck Skills: Deking – 87 | Passing – 89
- Shooting: Slap Shot Power – 91 | Wrist Shot Power – 91
Not far behind, Jesper Bratt landed at No. 5 on the Top 10 Left Wingers list. Drafted 162nd overall in 2016, Bratt has become a key offensive weapon for New Jersey. He’s coming off a career-best season, tallying 88 points in 81 games during 2024–25. Now entering the third year of his eight-year, $63 million contract, Bratt continues to be one of the Devils’ most dynamic forwards.
Bratt’s NHL 26 attributes highlight his speed and playmaking:
- Skating: Acceleration – 93 | Speed – 91
- Puck Skills: Deking – 92 | Passing – 94
- Shooting: Slap Shot Power – 88 | Wrist Shot Power – 88
So far, Hamilton and Bratt are the only Devils featured in EA’s Top 10 positional rankings. With more lists still to come, fans will be watching closely to see where the rest of the roster lands.