As the NHL 15 launch slowly creeps closer, more details are consistently revealed by the developers. We've seen videos detailing new gameplay improvements or features, and EA Sports has now started releasing player ratings.
Top 5 NHL 15 Right Wingers Revealed
EA Sports began with the goalie ratings earlier this week, and will continue to list the top five players in each position as well as list the top 50 overall. The developers have now announced the best-rated left wingers in NHL 15, and included descriptions justifying and explaining each ranking:
1. Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: 93 Overall
Was there any doubt? The league's best natural scorer is frighteningly effective when in form, even if his contributions elsewhere may not be up to par.
EA says, "Sure Ovechkin may be slightly one dimensional, but does he ever do that dimension well! Ovechkin comes in as our top rated left winger as he possesses five-stars in Puck Skills, Senses, Shooting, Skating and Physicality. His (95) Wrist Shot Power and (94) Wrist Shot Accuracy is also a league best."
5. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars: 90 Overall
Not much separation between these top wingers in terms of overall rating (though I imagine there's a fairly large drop-off outside the top 5), Benn's career year also puts him at a 90. Playing with Seguin sparked his offense to a new level, and it will be interesting to see if he can repeat or improve on his 79 point season. EA says, "Last season proved to be Jamie Benn's breakout season. The skilled power forward is tough to stop with (88) Speed, Acceleration, and Agility to go along with his big frame and five star Shooting rating. At only 25 years old, Benn has the potential to get even better."
That's it for the top five left wingers--do you agree with the list? There are arguments for players like Patrick Sharp and Marleau, though they're also both on better teams than guys like Hall and Benn. It seems fair overall (perhaps some ratings could be changed), and NHL 15's best centers should be coming up next.
