[djsFlames]

With all the double shifting he gets, you have to imagine McDavid's point totals are slightly inflated, too. You know compared to the other forwards that are getting the typical 14-17 minutes of ice time.

Where's that poster that said 1.5 PPG was sustainable for McDavid? He's now a hair over PPG while being gifted more ice time than any other forward, and falling down to earth a lot faster than last season.

Also a shame that guys like Pitlick who I thought was looking impressive for a guy that came out of the rough of Edmonton's system get overlooked cause it's a McDavid circle jerk every night. Eventually the special treatment has to rub a few guys the wrong way, particularly when things aren't going well.

It's also awkwardly ironic when McLellan says they're relying on McDavid too much while he double shifts him on a nightly basis. If you want all your lines to feel accountable to produce then roll four lines and don't give special treatment. Maybe reducing McD's ice time will make him work harder for it too?

But don't listen to me. Just keep doing what you're doing, Oilers. I'm just speaking nonsense.