I knew once the Oil got Quinn that any sense of entitlement due to talent or complacency was gone.

Sure enough, Gagner was demoted down to the fourth line and has earned his way back up the lines. Penner has shown up in the best shape that he's ever been in.

It's about time that the Oil have started to play up to their talent level.

It's early in the season, but maybe the Philly players have stopped responding to Stevens the way that the Oilers did to MacTavish. Maybe it's time for Stevens to go. Coaching changes in the NHL can actually work out quite well mid or even at the start of the season. Pens, and Hawks coaches come to mind.