Ben Hutton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ben Hutton is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Ben Hutton has 6 goals, 9 assists and 15 points in 55 games, worth 2.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ben Hutton is a veteran depth defenseman having a strong season for the Golden Knights, posting a career-high 4.2 GAR. In 55 games, he has contributed 6 goals and 9 assists for 15 points, showcasing a solid two-way game in his 11th NHL season.
His value is primarily driven by his even-strength defense, which accounts for +0.3 GAR. This positive contribution, combined with his offensive output, highlights his effectiveness as a reliable blueliner this year.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 5, Pick 147 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 6 | 9 | 15 | +3 | 19 | 71 | 8.5% | 14:35 | 50.1% | 2.7 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 0.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.4 | -0.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 73th, WAR 73th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2.8 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 58 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2.6 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 3.4 |
| 2018-19 | 69 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -3.7 |
| 2017-18 | 61 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -2.1 |
| 2016-17 | 71 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 1.3 |
| 2015-16 | 75 | 1 | 24 | 25 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ben Hutton has been worth 2.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 73rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.4 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Hutton's GAR this season?
Ben Hutton has been worth 2.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 73rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Ben Hutton's WAR this season?
Ben Hutton has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 73rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ben Hutton have this season?
Ben Hutton has 6 goals and 9 assists for 15 points in 55 games this season.
Is Ben Hutton a good defenseman?
Ben Hutton ranks in the 73rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ben Hutton's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ben Hutton has accumulated 1.1 career GAR and 139 points.
When was Ben Hutton drafted?
Ben Hutton was drafted in 2012 — Round 5, Pick 147 — VAN.