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' romp of Canucks sets up Round 1 matchup with Ducks: 'We're excited'
Mark Spector
There will not be a fifth straight Round 1 series between the Oilers and the Kings. Instead, as Mark Spector writes, the Oilers will draw their 2017 selves in a first-round matchup with the Ducks.
Time for seasoned Oilers to hit playoff gear against hapless Canucks
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Ingram giving Oilers confidence in net at right time
Mark Spector
The goaltending position has been dramatic in Edmonton but Connor Ingram is providing stability at the right time.
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.