Is Artyom Levshunov Better Than Paul LaDue? NHL Stats Decide
Few NHL comparisons generate more debate than Artyom Levshunov vs Paul LaDue. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Artyom Levshunov takes 4 categories while Paul LaDue 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.
Paul LaDue's Plus/Minus of -2 compared to Artyom Levshunov's -55 represents a 2650% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Paul LaDue's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Artyom Levshunov posts 88 against Paul LaDue's 70 — a gap of just 25.7%. Paul LaDue can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Paul LaDue 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 Artyom Levshunov — 4 categories to 2 — but Paul LaDue makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Paul LaDue has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 25.7%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Artyom Levshunov or Paul LaDue?
Artyom Levshunov holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Artyom Levshunov's Plus/Minus of -2 versus Paul LaDue's -55 is the most decisive factor — a 2650% difference.
How do Artyom Levshunov and Paul LaDue compare in Plus/Minus?
Artyom Levshunov career Plus/Minus: -55. Paul LaDue career Plus/Minus: -2. Paul LaDue leads by 2650% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Artyom Levshunov or Paul LaDue?
Based on career statistics, Artyom Levshunov edges Paul LaDue 4-2 across key categories. Artyom Levshunov's Plus/Minus of -2 leads Paul LaDue's -55 by 2650%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
