Ben Hutton or Ridly Greig? The NHL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Ben Hutton and Ridly Greig 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.
Ridly Greig's Plus/Minus of 18 compared to Ben Hutton's -59 represents a 227.8% 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 Ridly Greig's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Penalty Minutes, where Ben Hutton posts 210 against Ridly Greig's 236 — a gap of just 12.4%. Ridly Greig 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 Ridly Greig 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. Ridly Greig claims the tiebreaker through Plus/Minus advantage — a 227.8% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NHL debate.
Who is better, Ben Hutton or Ridly Greig?
Ben Hutton holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Hutton's Plus/Minus of 18 versus Ridly Greig's -59 is the most decisive factor — a 227.8% difference.
How do Ben Hutton and Ridly Greig compare in Plus/Minus?
Ben Hutton career Plus/Minus: -59. Ridly Greig career Plus/Minus: 18. Ridly Greig leads by 227.8% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Hutton or Ridly Greig?
Based on career statistics, Ben Hutton edges Ridly Greig 3-3 across key categories. Ben Hutton's Plus/Minus of 18 leads Ridly Greig's -59 by 227.8%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
