This in from ESPN hockey analyst P.K. Subban, his critique of the Edmonton Oilers even as they pulled off an astonishing 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Said Subban, the former ace defender of the Montreal Canadiens, “Win or lose….Oilers gotta wake up! Too many passengers!! your best players always have to be your best players… but where is everyone else!??? Too many guys comfortable! Oilers gotta get comfortable with the uncomfortable fast! Gotta pay a bigger price to have success! Execution, dzone coverage, managing the clock, the game! Gotta be better! Tough to watch!”

MY TAKE

1. To some extent Subban is right, but it’s fair comment to note that until last night’s explosion even Connor McDavid hadn’t always been bringing his “A” game in the past month. He’s been

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