
Steady around 33 lately — hotter than 86% of defensemen, against an average defenseman at 15.
Now 33 · −3 over these 13 games
4 points and 3 goals in 5 games — 1.3× his usual pace, and 2.4× what an average defenseman scores in 5 games.
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE DEFENSEMAN | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | ▲ 1.9× his usual |
| Assists | 1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | ▼ 0.6× his usual |
| Points | 4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | ▲ 1.3× his usual |
| Shots | 7 | 10 | 6 | ▼ 0.7× his usual |
| Shooting % | 42.9% | 15.4% | 6.3% | ▲ 2.8× his usual |
| Plus/minus | +3 | +1.5 | +0.0 | +1 vs his usual |
| Ice time a game | 20:12 | 19:08 | 18:32 | ≈ 1.1× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:58 | 33 |
| Oct 29 | @ | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 18:26 | 25 |
| Oct 28 | vs | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 18:21 | 17 |
| Oct 24 | vs | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 22:32 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | vs | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 21:44 | 26 |
The bar runs from zero to the league's best defenseman; the white tick is the average defenseman.
Separates in: goals (96th), shots (89th), power-play points (85th). Nothing below the middle of the league.
On pace for 50 points over 82 games, which would beat his best season so far: 10 in 2025–26.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.62 | +4 | |
| 2025–26 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.71 | −3 |
Cole Hutson isn't your typical blue-liner; his 1-to-2 goals-to-assists ratio in a scant five NHL games hints at a player more inclined to set up the play than finish it, and his nearly 19 minutes of ice time suggests he's already earning trust as a facilitator in the offensive zone. He skates like a puck-moving defenseman who thrives on generating offense, making him a compelling watch for those who appreciate the artistry of creating scoring chances from the backend.
Cole Hutson is experiencing a noticeable dip in offensive production over his last five contests, failing to register a goal and seeing his points-per-game pace decline by 21%. While his ice time remains consistent and his energy levels are high, the lack of shots on net and subsequent zero shooting percentage indicates a temporary scoring drought rather than a fundamental shift in his game. This is a player to monitor from a distance for now, as his underlying game appears intact, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect a significant point boost in the immediate future.