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 notebook: Draisaitl says full recovery 'not there yet'
Mark Spector
It remains unclear if Leon Draisaitl will return to the lineup in time for Game 1 as he continues to recover. Mark Spector provides an update on the Oilers superstar's progress along with other injured Edmonton players in his latest notebook.
Oilers unable to get past Forsberg, Kings despite 'a solid effort everywhere'
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Retool or rebuild? How flailing teams decide future
Mark Spector
For fans in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary looking for hope, look no further than Thursday's Ducks-Sharks game. Mark Spector explains why.
Otherworldly McDavid helps Oilers bolster lead in Pacific Division
Mark Spector
Between Connor McDavid's five-point night and their shutdown defensive play, the Oilers were in total command of Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Oilers lose to motivated Mammoth in possible playoff preview
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Veteran Oilers staying calm despite key injuries
Mark Spector
There is a veteran calm in Edmonton right now as the playoffs approach. Despite injuries to Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl, the experienced Oilers are not overreacting to the cards they've been dealt.
Golden Knights get better of Oilers in feisty potential first-round preview
Mark Spector
There are certain games that have 'L' written all over them. For the Oilers, this was one.
Oilers not concerned about seeding despite tying for division lead
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How Oilers' Max Jones put his ego 'on the back burner' to find niche
Mark Spector
On an Oilers team where fourth liners usually come to disappear, Max Jones may have found his niche. "Your ego and everything's got to go on the back burner. You’ve just got to come in and fill a role."