Is Artem Zub Better Than Ben Hutton? NHL Stats Decide
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Artem Zub vs Ben Hutton. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Hutton takes 4 categories while Artem Zub claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the D position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Ben Hutton's Games Played of 578 compared to Artem Zub's 400 represents a 44.5% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Hutton's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Assists, where Artem Zub posts 94 against Ben Hutton's 109 — a gap of just 16%. Artem Zub can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Assists is the statistical ammunition for the Artem Zub side.
Defensive play in the NHL is measured through a combination of offensive contribution and plus/minus rating. Elite defensemen contribute points while anchoring their team's defensive structure — a balance that defines the position's greatest players.
The verdict favors Ben Hutton — 4 categories to 2 — but Artem Zub makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Artem Zub has real statistical ammunition particularly in Assists where the gap narrows to just 16%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Artem Zub or Ben Hutton?
Ben Hutton holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Hutton's Games Played of 578 versus Artem Zub's 400 is the most decisive factor — a 44.5% difference.
How do Artem Zub and Ben Hutton compare in Games Played?
Artem Zub career Games Played: 400. Ben Hutton career Games Played: 578. Ben Hutton leads by 44.5% — significantly ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artem Zub or Ben Hutton?
Based on career statistics, Ben Hutton edges Artem Zub 4-2 across key categories. Ben Hutton's Games Played of 578 leads Artem Zub's 400 by 44.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
