Talk:Ben Hutton

Requested move 10 October 2025

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: moved. (closed by non-admin page mover) Jeffrey34555 (talk) 07:05, 17 October 2025 (UTC)

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• Ben Hutton (ice hockey) → Ben Hutton
• Ben Hutton → Ben Hutton (disambiguation)

– Longtime veteran NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion vs a seemingly-not-overly-remarkable cricketer with a short article. Pageviews for the hockey player have generally been far higher the cricketer, only falling to similar levels in the hockey offseason. The Kip ^(contribs) 06:27, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

Support - per Kip Llammakey (talk) 11:37, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

Weak support based on the given evidence. This may not hold in the long-term, but he would seem to be the primary topic for now. 204.111.137.106 (talk) 00:02, 16 October 2025 (UTC)

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Proposed Updates for 2025–26 Season

I am requesting an update to the lead and "Professional career" sections of Ben Hutton's biography to reflect his current status and performance data. My previous direct edits were reverted, so I am seeking an editor's assistance to integrate this factual information.

1. Lead Section Update: I suggest updating the lead to include his status as a 2023 Stanley Cup Champion and his current statistical peaks.

• Proposed Text: "Hutton won the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023. During the 2025–26 season, he reached a career statistical peak, ranking in the 96th percentile of all NHL skaters for Neutral Zone play and maintaining a career-high 8.7% shooting percentage."
• Sources: NHL EDGE and StatMuse.

2. Professional Career Corrections: I am requesting a correction to "Recent Teams" subsections to ensure historical accuracy:

• Additions: Mention his nicknames and celebration which have been widely recognized in team media.
• Proposed Text: "On December 22, 2023, Hutton signed a two-year extension through the 2025–26 season. He has gained media recognition for his role as a culture-setter, known by the nickname 'Chef Hutty' and for his 'Honey Pot' goal celebration."
• Source: Official VGK Interview (Feb 2026).

3. Infobox Update: Please ensure the "Former Teams" list is complete: Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Thank you for your assistance. ~2026-19497-10 (talk) 13:08, 29 March 2026 (UTC)

Correcting Anaheim Ducks Career Timeline

I would like to specifically correct a factual error in the "Professional career" section regarding Ben Hutton's time with the Anaheim Ducks.

The current text implies that the organization "denied" or declined to offer Hutton a contract. This is inaccurate. Hutton was a regular contributor for Anaheim during the 2020–21 season before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the trade deadline for a draft selection. Following his stint in Toronto, Hutton entered unrestricted free agency by choice to explore the market before signing with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Requested Change: Please update the text to reflect that he was traded from Anaheim to Toronto, rather than suggest a lack of interest from the Ducks organization.

Proposed Text: "During the 2020–21 season, Hutton appeared in 34 games for the Anaheim Ducks. On April 11, 2021, he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2022 fifth-round pick. Following the conclusion of the season, Hutton became an unrestricted free agent."

Source: Brockville Recorder & Times: Ben Hutton Traded to Toronto

Thank you for ensuring the historical accuracy of this career timeline. ~2026-19497-10 (talk) 13:08, 29 March 2026 (UTC) ~2026-19497-10 (talk) 13:08, 29 March 2026 (UTC)

Request to add "Personal life" section

I would like to propose the addition of a "Personal life" section to provide a more complete biography of Ben Hutton, focusing on his family and personal background.

Proposed Text: Hutton is married to Emma Hutton; the couple wed in 2024. They have one daughter, Honey, born in October 2025. Hutton is the son of Jim and Janet Hutton and has one sister, Maggie. He owns two dogs, Scout and Franny.

Sources for Verification:

• Marriage/Family: VGK Official Interview
• Daughter Honey: SinBin Vegas
• Parents/Sister: NHLPA Feature

I am happy to provide further clarification if needed for these biographical details. ~2026-19497-10 (talk) 13:14, 29 March 2026 (UTC) ~2026-19497-10 (talk) 13:14, 29 March 2026 (UTC)

 Not done: according to the page's protection level, you should be able to edit the page yourself. If you seem to be unable to, please reopen the request with further details. Day Creature (talk) 15:25, 29 March 2026 (UTC)