Is Artem Zub Better Than Dougie Hamilton? NHL Stats Decide
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Dougie Hamilton holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Goals representing the most decisive gap — a 587.5% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Dougie Hamilton's Goals of 165 compared to Artem Zub's 24 represents a 587.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Artem Zub falls 80% below the career average of 120 in this category while Dougie Hamilton exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Dougie Hamilton's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Plus/Minus, where Artem Zub posts 43 against Dougie Hamilton's 75 — a gap of just 74.4%. Artem Zub can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Plus/Minus 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.
Dougie Hamilton wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 587.5% gap in Goals alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Dougie Hamilton's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Artem Zub or Dougie Hamilton?
Dougie Hamilton holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Dougie Hamilton's Goals of 165 versus Artem Zub's 24 is the most decisive factor — a 587.5% difference.
How do Artem Zub and Dougie Hamilton compare in Goals?
Artem Zub career Goals: 24. Dougie Hamilton career Goals: 165. Dougie Hamilton leads by 587.5% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artem Zub or Dougie Hamilton?
Based on career statistics, Dougie Hamilton edges Artem Zub 6-0 across key categories. Dougie Hamilton's Goals of 165 leads Artem Zub's 24 by 587.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.





