Makar vs. Fox, the Ultimate Comparison

Everyone knows the current debate, Cale Makar or Adam Fox, two defensemen in the NHL playing for the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers, respectively. Rangers fans are fully in favor of Fox, while Avalanche fans are fully in favor of Makar, so let's break down their stats. 

Makar has played 24 games this season and he has 13 goals, 14 assists, and 27 total points. Makar is also +8 for the season. Fox has played 32 games, has 5 goals, 26 assists, and 31 total points. Fox is also +6 this season. 

When comparing these two, the most noticeable difference is their goals and assist difference. Since these two players are defensemen their main purpose is not to score goals, yet Makar shows excellence in this helping out his team’s power play.

As defensemen their job is to not allow goals, basically which is shown with their +/- totals. Makar has a better total with +8, meaning he has been on the ice this season for 8 more of his team’s goals than when they get scored on. 

Finally we can see as of right now, Cale Makar is better than Adam Fox points wise, goals wise, and in his +/- meaning he is the better defensemen and better asset to the team.