Petey has always been a bit of a head case. He's ego driven. Remember years ago when he was asked about McDavid, and he couldn't bring himself to say anything positive about McDavid, because apparently saying something positive about him might imply he wasn't on his level?
This year's change of fortunes took place at the all star game. He was have a great year before that, numbers wise. At the all star game he falls down on his agility challenge, while McDavid destroys on it.
I legit think that shit sticks with him. When he's asked in interviews about his (poor) play, there is no accountability. He accuses the interviewer of having an agenda. He hides from the truth in interviews the same as he hides on the ice.
This guy wears an A on his jersey?
He needs a lesson in humility, self reflection, personal accountability, and above all else, he needs a shrink.