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Mark Spector
Mark Spector
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Senior columnist Mark Spector is one of Canada’s leading voices on the NHL. Based in Edmonton, Spector gives Canadian hockey fans exclusive insight into the goings-on in NHL franchises while offering opinion and analysis of the Oilers.
Connor McDavid’s Olympic moment arrives with Team Canada
Mark Spector
It’s taken a while to get to this point, but Connor McDavid is ready for his Olympic moment with Canada and experienced enough to let it unfold organically.
Heading into break, Oilers take accountability: 'Just not good enough'
Mark Spector
Oilers don't look like contender after disappointing homestand
Mark Spector
They are, to this point, an average team playing slightly above average on some nights, well below on others.
'Love the guy': Why Pickard's demotion is hitting Oilers hard
Mark Spector
Players build monuments for teammates like Calvin Pickard. So when the backup goaltender ended up on waivers, it quickly became clear that he will be missed in the Oilers' room. Mark Spector has the story.
Jarry's rough stretch leaves Oilers with goaltending questions once again
Mark Spector
Oilers finally secure three-game win streak with thrilling comeback
Mark Spector
It took them 55 games, but the Oilers finally completed their first three-game win streak of the season with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Sharks. “We can come back on anybody.”
Ekholm's snub from Team Sweden more puzzling after hot stretch with Oilers
Mark Spector
Since Nov. 1, Mattias Ekholm’s game has been exquisite for the Oilers. Which makes Swedish head coach Sam Hallam's decision to keep the D-man off the Olympic roster that much more of a puzzler, writes Mark Spector.
Oilers provide blueprint for up-and-coming Ducks with crafty win
Mark Spector
Bouchard in on everything as Oilers rebound with OT win: 'That's his level'
Mark Spector
These are the nights when you wonder how Evan Bouchard doesn’t make every team that ever was picked.
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