Ben Hutton or Jaccob Slavin? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Jaccob Slavin holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Plus/Minus representing the most decisive gap — a 195.1% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Jaccob Slavin's Plus/Minus of 180 compared to Ben Hutton's -61 represents a 195.1% 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 Jaccob Slavin's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Ben Hutton posts 575 against Jaccob Slavin's 795 — a gap of just 38.3%. Ben Hutton can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Hutton 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.
Jaccob Slavin wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 195.1% gap in Plus/Minus alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Jaccob Slavin's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Ben Hutton or Jaccob Slavin?
Jaccob Slavin holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Jaccob Slavin's Plus/Minus of 180 versus Ben Hutton's -61 is the most decisive factor — a 195.1% difference.
How do Ben Hutton and Jaccob Slavin compare in Plus/Minus?
Ben Hutton career Plus/Minus: -61. Jaccob Slavin career Plus/Minus: 180. Jaccob Slavin leads by 195.1% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Hutton or Jaccob Slavin?
Based on career statistics, Jaccob Slavin edges Ben Hutton 5-1 across key categories. Jaccob Slavin's Plus/Minus of 180 leads Ben Hutton's -61 by 195.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
