Connor McDavid’s Olympic moment arrives with Team Canada
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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.
Heading into break, Oilers take accountability: 'Just not good enough'
Mark Spector
Edmonton lost 4-3 to the Calgary Flames on Wednesday to close out their schedule before the Olympic break, dragging a three-game losing streak into their rest and an overall game that is about as sound as a three-legged chair.
Oilers don't look like contender after disappointing homestand
Mark Spector
'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
After Tristan Jarry posted his worst performance as an Oiler on Saturday, the troubles in the crease don't appear to be going away anytime soon in Edmonton.
Oilers finally secure three-game win streak with thrilling comeback
Mark Spector
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
The Oilers beat their 2017 selves on Monday, a look in the rearview mirror at a Ducks team that presents very much the way these Oilers once did.
Bouchard in on everything as Oilers rebound with OT win: 'That's his level'
Mark Spector
Ice-cold Oilers lack urgency in blowout loss to Penguins
Mark Spector
Some 18,000 fans braved minus-25 temperatures, paid the usual inflated NHL prices, and dug in to watch their team play hockey. The team that greeted them was colder than a city sidewalk, and had a give-a-care level that was lower than the subway that brought those fans to the rink.
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