Oilers' Babcock era begins with emphasis on details
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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.
Like many before, Oilers giving Formenton a chance to win over critics
Mark Spector
Like other controversial figures they signed and hired before, the Oilers won’t reverse their decision to sign Alex Formenton, and will give him the same opportunity to win over his critics, Mark Spector writes.
Oilers training camp preview: Can Babcock push team over the top?
Mark Spector
Oilers eye return to A-game with new respect for process
Mark Spector
After following up two straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final with a first-round playoff exit, Connor McDavid and his teammates return this fall with a new respect for the process.
Why Oilers decided to sign Alex Formenton
Mark Spector
In Edmonton, signing players — or front-office staff — with red flags on their resumes is not new. Alex Formenton represents the latest man that the Oilers will take a chance on after his previous banishment from the league.
New season, same questions for Oilers
Mark Spector
Stunning rash of early injuries not causing Oilers GM Bowman to panic
Mark Spector
The NHL season is a month away, and already the Edmonton Oilers are in an injury deficit. But GM Stan Bowman isn't pushing the panic button just yet, writes Mark Spector.
Things we think we know: Oilers taking chance on three-goalie system
Mark Spector
The three-goalie system is evolving, and with Frederik Andersen, Devon Levi and Tristan Jarry now in the fold, the Oilers are going to run with it. Mark Spector has what we (think we) know about the Oilers' off-season so far.
Oilers finally have premier goalie in McDavid era with Andersen
Mark Spector
Oilers' Bowman does tidy work to move on from Nurse
Mark Spector
The Oilers' GM did tidy work to move on from Darnell Nurse's massive contract. Mark Spector explains what Edmonton can do with this newly found cap space.
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