As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2025-26 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics for the Vancouver Canucks:

1. Hughes' advanced stats prowess

Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is a back-to-back finalist for the Norris Trophy given to the best defenseman in the NHL. He finished third in the voting last season after winning the award in 2023-24, but led the Canucks in points (76), assists (60), 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage (55.4) and is the only defenseman in the League to reach 75 points in each of the past three seasons.

Despite missing 14 games due to injury, Hughes ranked second at his position in both ice time per game (25:44; trailed Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets, 26:45) and mul

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