For the fourth year in a row, Patrick Kane will be the highest-rated player for the Chicago Blackhawks in the EA Sports NHL franchise. Holding the crown of top overall rated Blackhawk since NHL17, Kane is the sixth highest rated player in this year’s edition at 91 overall. For the second year in a row, Kane is joined inside the top 50 of player ratings by Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, who checked in as the 42nd highest rated player.
Kane rated as best Blackhawks player in NHL20
Kane, the NHL10 cover athlete (also NHL16 but, not really…) continues his reign as one of the top 10 players in the EA NHL franchise realm, coming in as the sixth highest rated player in NHL20. His 97 rating for deking is the highest in the game.
Showtime! @88pkane is #6 on the #NHL20Top50! Patty Kane has the silkiest mitts in #NHL20 with a 97 rating in Deking and should carry the puck on a string in any lineup. @NHLBlackhawks pic.twitter.com/cj6U6uAVAo
— EA SPORTS NHL (@EASPORTSNHL) September 2, 2019
Following a career high year in assists (66), points (110) and time on ice (22:29) during 2018–19, Kane looks to continue to be the focal point for the Blackhawks’ offense as he enters his 13th season in Chicago.
For an interesting look as to how EA Sports comes up with their NHL ratings, here is a video from Sportsnet giving some insight
NHL20 is set for release on Sept. 13 on PS4 and Xbox One platforms.