Things we think we know: Oilers taking chance on three-goalie system
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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.
Oilers finally have premier goalie in McDavid era with Andersen
Mark Spector
For the first time in Connor McDavid's career, the Oilers have a premier goalie on the roster. Mark Spector explains what signing Frederik Andersen means for Edmonton.
Oilers' Bowman does tidy work to move on from Nurse
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Top choices for Oilers' renewed goalie search
Mark Spector
As the Edmonton Oilers embrace yet another July 1 with an opening at the goaltending position, Mark Spector takes a look at some candidates to fill a vital role on the team.
Oilers add size up the middle by drafting centre Rudolfs Berzkalns
Mark Spector
The Oilers added some size up the middle by drafting centre Rudolfs Berzkalns 58th overall. Mark Spector highlights how adding Berzkalns is the first step of what should be a big off-season for Edmonton.
Oilers 2026 NHL Draft preview: Goalie situation, Nurse trade loom large
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'This is what we want': Oilers' McDavid all in on Babcock as coach
Mark Spector
The Edmonton Oilers have a new coach and, in a way, a new captain. Mark Spector chatted with Connor McDavid to get 97's take on why Mike Babcock is a good fit.
Unrepentant Babcock outlines vision for Oilers
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How signing Murphy and Dickinson sets up Oilers to bounce back
Mark Spector
From Lacombe to the NHL: Why Daxon Rudolph is the type to root for
Mark Spector
The top pick in the 2023 WHL Bantam Draft, Daxon Rudolph's family sacrificed to help him on his journey. Now it's up to 'Rudy' who is set to be a top 10 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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