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Sources: Darnell Nurse asks for trade, agrees it’s time to move from Oilers

Elliotte Friedman — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:04:22 EDT

According to multiple sources, Darnell Nurse has requested a trade out of Edmonton and agrees it’s time for a fresh start.

Spector: Is Babcock the right person to guide Oilers?

Mark Spector — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:31:41 EDT

The Oilers have their man. But what kind of a man do they have? That’s the big question that needs to be answered with Mike Babcock expected to be the team’s next coach.

Darnell Nurse’s time with Oilers running out

Mark Spector — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:40:51 EDT

Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers are headed for a breakup — and the only question seems to be when. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector has the details.

Oilers’ Bowman must find right coach to get most out of players

Mark Spector — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:47:29 EDT

There’s no denying that after nearly a decade of contention, the culture in Edmonton has been cemented. Some good, some not so good.

Mark Spector dives into the decision now awaiting Oilers GM Stan Bowman, and what’ll be required to find the right coach.

Knoblauch’s firing a reminder it ‘starts with the coaches’ in Edmonton

Mark Spector — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:22:06 EDT

So, that’s how many coaches for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?

The Oilers’ coaching carousel took another spin on Thursday after Edmonton fired Kris Knoblauch, and Mark Spector takes a closer look at the ever-changing position in Northern Alberta.

Spector: Everyone looks bad as Oilers, Golden Knights haggle over Cassidy

Mark Spector — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:54:02 EDT

Four key areas of improvement for Oilers’ Stan Bowman in off-season

Mark Spector — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:25:35 EDT

It’s fair to debate which GM in the NHL faces the most difficult task, but among them is Stan Bowman.

Mark Spector breaks down four areas of improvement that Edmonton’s GM needs to nail this off-season.

Things we think we know: McDavid, Draisaitl want more out of Oilers

Mark Spector — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:41:47 EDT

When Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl came out as a united front about the Oilers’ need for change at the team’s end-of-season availability, it showed a necessary passion, but underlined just how do-or-die next season will be.

Mark Spector look at things we (think we) know.

‘We have to be better’: Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl brutally honest on season

Mark Spector — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:02:41 EDT

On Saturday, Leon Draisaitl performed a clinical, critical autopsy on an Edmonton Oilers organization that’s prepped and ready for a summer on the operating table. Mark Spector was there to take it all in.

‘Not good enough’: Playoff-fatigued Oilers overwhelmed by upstart Ducks

Mark Spector — Fri, 01 May 2026 02:50:28 EDT

The beat up and aging Oilers simply looked like a team that’s played too much hockey the last two springs, the fatigue exacerbated by a schedule during which they never seemed to catch their collective breath.

Oilers notebook: Veterans not sweating the pressure of Game 6

Mark Spector — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:04 EDT

With their team’s season on the line again, Edmonton Oilers fans will watch nervously Thursday night. More so than the players, actually, writes Mark Spector.

Hot and not so much: Oilers’ mid-series report cards

Mark Spector — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:33:53 EDT

The Oilers head to Anaheim for Game 6, needing a win to extend their playoff lives. Who’s been hot and not along the way? Mark Spector offers up his unvarnished opinion.

Oilers’ experience pays off in Game 5 win to save season

Mark Spector — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:38:19 EDT

Notebook: With McDavid’s status in doubt, ailing Oilers aim to push past Ducks

Mark Spector — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:11:50 EDT

Connor McDavid was nominated for the Ted Lindsay Award earlier Tuesday, but it’s not about individual awards in Edmonton these days, and the Oilers captain is battling injury with the team on the brink. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector tees up Game 5 against the Ducks.

Oilers backed into corner as injuries, fatigue weigh on roster

Mark Spector — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:40:59 EDT

The Oilers have relinquished control of their season to forces beyond their control.
Mark Spector looks at the factors adding to their playoff troubles against the Ducks.

Oilers down to last life after losing Game 4 to ‘unlucky bounce’

Mark Spector — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:06:12 EDT

Can’t get a bounce, can’t catch a break. The Oilers must be perfect now, down to their last life with Game 5 set for Rogers Place on Tuesday.

Oilers face familiar playoff deficit against youthful Ducks

Mark Spector — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:01:46 EDT

The Oilers know what to do after falling behind in a playoff series. But the Ducks’ youthful vigour could be tough to overcome.

Oilers struggle to keep up with Ducks in Game 3 loss

Mark Spector — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:50:21 EDT

Too quick. Too big. And so far, too good.

They’re making the Oilers look old and slow, these flashy young Ducks. And as a result, they now hold a 2-1 series lead.

How Ducks have shut down McDavid through first two games

Mark Spector — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:46:31 EDT

The Ducks have found a way to shut down Connor McDavid.
Mark Spector breaks down how the star player has been held pointless through the first two games.

Plan vs. reality: Why Oilers, Ducks are tied in first-round series

Mark Spector — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:02:42 EDT

The Oilers had a plan for Round 1 against the Ducks. And then reality arrived.