New narrative challenges Leon Draisaitl to lead his own line, not play with McDavid

There’s now a new and radically different narrative around Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.
Last year at this time it was: “Draisaitl and McDavid on the same line is absolutely brilliant. Together they’ll drive the Oilers into the playoffs and maybe even to Stanley Cup glory.”
Today it is: “Draisaitl and McDavid on the same line is sign of failure, and will be more of the same thing that doomed the Oilers to mediocrity last year.”
I much prefer the new mains