Note: For more information on the data referenced in this piece, check out this primer on advanced metrics in hockey.



Jack Johnson has been under a microscope since the day he put pen to paper on a five-year contract this July.



His results from previous teams were combed over, video was analyzed, and the reactions of the signing ranged from “code red meltdown” to “gross indifference” all the way down to “this is great, and nothing can go wrong.”



The deep analysis around Johnson’s game has extended all the way to the early portion of the regular season. Many have taken to social media to talk about Johnson’s poor puck-possession metrics. Johnson, along with Olli Maatta, has gotten off to a rough start with regards to their total share of the game’s shots and expected-goals.



(Note: Data used in this piece does not reflect the results of Thursday’s game in Toronto)



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