Comparing Ben Hutton and Barrett Hayton Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. Ben Hutton and Barrett Hayton split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested D comparisons in NHL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Barrett Hayton's Plus/Minus of -28 compared to Ben Hutton's -61 represents a 117.9% 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 Barrett Hayton's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Ben Hutton posts 210 against Barrett Hayton's 203 — a gap of just 3.4%. Barrett Hayton can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Penalty Minutes is the statistical ammunition for the Barrett Hayton 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Barrett Hayton claims the tiebreaker through Plus/Minus advantage — a 117.9% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Ben Hutton or Barrett Hayton?
Ben Hutton holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Hutton's Plus/Minus of -28 versus Barrett Hayton's -61 is the most decisive factor — a 117.9% difference.
How do Ben Hutton and Barrett Hayton compare in Plus/Minus?
Ben Hutton career Plus/Minus: -61. Barrett Hayton career Plus/Minus: -28. Barrett Hayton leads by 117.9% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Hutton or Barrett Hayton?
Based on career statistics, Ben Hutton edges Barrett Hayton 3-3 across key categories. Ben Hutton's Plus/Minus of -28 leads Barrett Hayton's -61 by 117.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
