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Oilers trade deadline preview: Cup contenders must address defensive woes
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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.
Oilers not firing on all cylinders as trade deadline approaches
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Think of an NHL roster like a car — it needs all its parts to work in harmony in order to succeed. But right now, in Edmonton, some Oilers parts are malfunctioning, writes Sportsnet's Mark Spector.
Oilers let down by veterans, defence as disappointing road trip comes to end
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As path to Oilers' No. 1 job opens up, Ingram stays grounded
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Even as the road to becoming Edmonton’s No. 1 opens up, Ingram stays in the here and now.
Oilers bounce back with full-team effort over Kings
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The Oilers snapped a four-game losing streak that transcended the Olympic break, and bounced back from a wasteful 6-5 loss the previous night in Anaheim.
Jarry drops another game as goaltending remains issue for Oilers
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Connor McDavid is still trying to win. Always trying to win. It’s crazy to think how long it’s taking despite a level of play that deserves better.
Oilers' Frederic, Mangiapane finding perspective as deadline draws near
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As the trade deadline nears, Stan Bowman’s two July 1 wingers — Trent Frederic and Andrew Mangiapane — are a bit of a disaster. But the duo has found perspective in their respective situations. Mark Spector has the story.
Canada leaning on big-game McDavid for gold-medal showdown vs. USA
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Oilers' defensive deficiencies force Paul Coffey back behind bench
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Sitting near the bottom of the league in goals allowed per game, something had to change in Edmonton. Paul Coffey's return behind the bench could be just that. Mark Spector has the story.
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