Mark Spector

Oilers' McDavid, Draisaitl show why they're 'all-world players'

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.

Time for Oilers' Evan Bouchard to 'figure it out'

It’s time for Evan Bouchard to be good all the time, not just most of the time. Time to be a pro. “Once he figures it out between his ears, he’ll be even better.”

Oilers dig too deep a hole, can't complete comeback vs. Maple Leafs

Why Klingberg could be Oilers' missing piece on blue line

The Edmonton Oilers needed one more Top 4 defenceman. John Klingberg has a chance to be that player.

Red Wings benefiting from lessons McLellan learned coaching young Oilers

Before he stepped behind the bench of a young and hungry Detroit Red Wings team, Todd McLellan was the coach who helped usher Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl into the NHL. He spoke to Mark Spector about lessons learned from that experience.

Should Oilers take a chance on Brandon Saad?

Perry's breakaway marker highlights Oilers' workmanlike victory

This win for Edmonton — their 32nd in Game 50 on the season — was workmanlike, with goals from Corey Perry and Mattias Janmark and a fine start from backup goalie Calvin Pickard.

'Hopefully we can run with it': Oilers grab Pacific lead with win over Sabres

Edmonton somehow beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Saturday afternoon to launch themselves past Vegas and into first place in the Pacific, the first time they have sat atop the Pacific standings since Dec. 1, 2001.

'He knows when to do what': Oilers' Perry riles up Canucks in revenge victory

Oilers Notebook: Buckle up for juicy rematch vs. Canucks

When the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks hit the ice Thursday, the rematch from Saturday's heated tilt will carry some extra juice. Sportsnet's Mark Spector has the full preview from morning skate.