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August 26, 2025

Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar lead defense ratings in NHL 26 - ESPN

Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar lead defense ratings in NHL 26 - ESPN

NHL 26 early ratings crown Hughes and Makar at 95 OVR, the league’s best defensemen with elite mobility and speed. A cluster of 92 OVR players—Werenski, Josi, Hedman, Dahlin—follow, keeping fantasy rosters stocked with elite blueline production. The top 20 list spans across all teams, signaling standout fantasy targets from Fox to Doughty and beyond.

Which defender on the NHL 26 top list offers the clearest fantasy value for 2025?How should one approach stacking defensemen and forwards in NHL DFS this season?Which sleeper from the 89-92 OVR tier could surprise fantasy managers?What is the best approach to building a league-winning defense core from NHL 26 top defenders?

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@Adam Fox | New York Rangers | NHL

@Adam Fox | New York Rangers | NHL

@Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche | NHL

@Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche | NHL

@Charlie McAvoy | Boston Bruins | NHL

@Charlie McAvoy | Boston Bruins | NHL

@Colton Parayko | St. Louis Blues | NHL

@Colton Parayko | St. Louis Blues | NHL

@Dougie Hamilton | New Jersey Devils | NHL

@Dougie Hamilton | New Jersey Devils | NHL

@Drew Doughty | Los Angeles Kings | NHL

@Drew Doughty | Los Angeles Kings | NHL

@Evan Bouchard | Edmonton Oilers | NHL

@Evan Bouchard | Edmonton Oilers | NHL

@Gustav Forsling | Florida Panthers | NHL

@Gustav Forsling | Florida Panthers | NHL

@Jaccob Slavin | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL

@Jaccob Slavin | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL

@Jake Sanderson | Ottawa Senators | NHL

@Jake Sanderson | Ottawa Senators | NHL

@John Carlson | Washington Capitals | NHL

@John Carlson | Washington Capitals | NHL

@Josh Morrissey | Winnipeg Jets | NHL

@Josh Morrissey | Winnipeg Jets | NHL

@Miro Heiskanen | Dallas Stars | NHL

@Miro Heiskanen | Dallas Stars | NHL

@Moritz Seider | Detroit Red Wings | NHL

@Moritz Seider | Detroit Red Wings | NHL

@Noah Dobson | Montreal Canadiens | NHL

@Noah Dobson | Montreal Canadiens | NHL

@Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks | NHL

@Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks | NHL

@Rasmus Dahlin | Buffalo Sabres | NHL

@Rasmus Dahlin | Buffalo Sabres | NHL

@Roman Josi | Nashville Predators | NHL

@Roman Josi | Nashville Predators | NHL

@Victor Hedman | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL

@Victor Hedman | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL

@Zach Werenski | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL

@Zach Werenski | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL

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