Mark Spector

Newcomer Jake Walman, Oilers get physical in impressive win over Stars

Mark Spector

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.

Bowman's moves help Oilers, but playoff run still depends on core

If the three newest Oilers are going to augment this roster in a positive way, then it’s up to the aforementioned group of six — the top line, the top defensive pair and the top goalie — to raise their game to a level that will give Frederic, Jones and Walman a roster worth augmenting.

Dialled-in Skinner, tightened defence propel Oilers to much-needed win

Trent Frederic eager to show Oilers what he's got ... just not yet

It’s a logjam on left wing in Edmonton, but when will burly Trent Frederic suit up for the Oilers? Mark Spector takes a look.

Oilers Trade Deadline Preview: No contender needs a bigger boost

Stan Bowman got an early start on his deadline by landing Trent Frederic. But the Oilers are still in a hole and no team needs a boost from its GM more than this one. Mark Spector looks at where Edmonton stands ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

Now more than ever, Oilers need Connor McDavid to lead by example

What Trent Frederic, Max Jones could mean to Oilers

The Oilers are bigger, younger and more physical after acquiring Trent Frederic and Max Jones on Tuesday. But no trade comes without risk. Here's a look at how the Oilers are now positioned.

Calvin Pickard provides timely tonic in net as Oilers get back into win column

It was just the performance Edmonton needed. Calvin Pickard provided steady play in net, Connor McDavid earned career assist No. 700 and the Oilers got back into the win column.

Bouchard one of the 'passengers'? Oilers coach rips unnamed players after loss

'I wish I was playing better': Oilers' McDavid speaks to having mortal season

Connor McDavid stood in front of the cameras and microphones like he has 1,000 times before, and said something not many have heard him say. Mark Spector tells us what it was.