Welcome to a weekly feature where we have some fun with underlying numbers. We highlight a couple of trends, then dig beneath the surface to get a better sense of what they ultimately mean, what's causing them and how likely it is that they'll continue. Think of them as bite-sized deep dives.
In the recent past, we've used this space to look at things like the best lines in hockey, the many advantages of riding shotgun alongside a true superstar, and the effects of the Barry Trotz defensive system. This week, we're going to focus in on defensemen by taking a look at the pros and cons of shooting the puck from the point, and the winners and losers of the Jake Muzzin trade.