Ben Hutton or Carson Soucy? The NHL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Ben Hutton and Carson Soucy 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.
Ben Hutton's Assists of 109 compared to Carson Soucy's 68 represents a 60.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Carson Soucy falls 75.7% below the career average of 280 in this category while Ben Hutton exceeds it. 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 Goals, where Ben Hutton posts 30 against Carson Soucy's 32 — a gap of just 6.7%. Carson Soucy can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Goals is the statistical ammunition for the Carson Soucy 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. Ben Hutton claims the tiebreaker through Assists advantage — a 60.3% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Ben Hutton or Carson Soucy?
Ben Hutton holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Hutton's Assists of 109 versus Carson Soucy's 68 is the most decisive factor — a 60.3% difference.
How do Ben Hutton and Carson Soucy compare in Assists?
Ben Hutton career Assists: 109. Carson Soucy career Assists: 68. Ben Hutton leads by 60.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Hutton or Carson Soucy?
Based on career statistics, Ben Hutton edges Carson Soucy 3-3 across key categories. Ben Hutton's Assists of 109 leads Carson Soucy's 68 by 60.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
