Brendan Smith or Roman Josi? The NHL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this D comparison. Roman Josi holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Assists representing the most decisive gap — a 438.3% difference that separates these two NHL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Roman Josi's Assists of 576 compared to Brendan Smith's 107 represents a 438.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Brendan Smith falls 61.8% below the career average of 280 in this category while Roman Josi exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Roman Josi's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Brendan Smith posts 741 against Roman Josi's 1031 — a gap of just 39.1%. Brendan Smith 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 Brendan Smith 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.
Roman Josi wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 438.3% gap in Assists alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Roman Josi's statistical superiority in this NHL career comparison.
Who is better, Brendan Smith or Roman Josi?
Roman Josi holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Roman Josi's Assists of 576 versus Brendan Smith's 107 is the most decisive factor — a 438.3% difference.
How do Brendan Smith and Roman Josi compare in Assists?
Brendan Smith career Assists: 107. Roman Josi career Assists: 576. Roman Josi leads by 438.3% — dramatically ahead in this key D metric.
Who had the better overall career, Brendan Smith or Roman Josi?
Based on career statistics, Roman Josi edges Brendan Smith 5-1 across key categories. Roman Josi's Assists of 576 leads Brendan Smith's 107 by 438.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
