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EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Oilers four-game losing streak is an example of how fine the lines in hockey truly are. Nike Pegasus 32 Uomo .Three of the four losses came in either overtime or the shootout; the one regulation loss of the four saw the Oilers establish 2-0 and 5-3 leads at Philadelphia before giving up a late goal to lose, 6-5.So, you could argue that the Oilers were only a few breaks away from collecting eight out of a possible eight points out of those four games. They ended up with only three.They will try to change the pattern when they host the Winnipeg Jets Sunday night at Rogers Place. The Jets will come in with tired legs, having lost 6-2 at Calgary Saturday night. It was the Jets third loss in a row.Weve got to get the (Calgary loss) out of our mind and focus on tomorrow, and have that fire in our belly, said Jets center Mark Scheifele, who has 27 points in 27 games this season. (The Oilers) are a good team, theyre quick, theyre skilled and weve got to be ready for them.The hottest Oiler is center Leon Draisaitl; he has scored in five of the last six Oilers games, and has nine points over that span. He scored in Fridays 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild.I think Im pretty confident right now, said Draisaitl. The puck seems to bounce my way a little bit, which didnt happen in the first couple of games.But whats been troubling for the Oilers is they held leads in each of the four straight losses. If the Oilers want to shake the decade-long pattern of missing the playoffs, the team will have to develop the mental toughness needed when it comes to getting up in a game -- and seeing it through to the final buzzer.Its been tough on us of late, said Oilers coach Todd McLellan. The schedule, the way weve lost some games, the frustration level goes up and, often, when it happens it sucks a lot of energy out of you.But he added that he thought the Oilers 3-2 shootout loss in Minnesota on Friday night saw all of his players come out with strong efforts.Now, the challenge is to turn a strong effort into a winning effort.The Oilers will face a Jets team thats already playing back-to-back games for the sixth time this season. By contrast, the Oilers have played just three back-to-backs this year. The game will be the Jets fifth in seven games.The diabolical schedule has not pleased Jets coach Paul Maurice.I dont like our schedule at all. Ive never seen one like it, Maurice said. It may be the new NHL, we just have to get used to it and deal with it.Maurice said his team will make full use of two days off at home after they head home from Edmonton. Nike Shox Uomo Offerta . Jane Virtanen scored two, and Alex Roach and Elliott Peterson rounded out the offence for the Hitmen (40-15-6). Brady Brassart chipped in with three assists. Colton McCarthy scored twice, Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, and Jack Rodewald also scored for the Warriors (15-35-9), who were 2 for 5 on the power play. Nike Air Max 97 Silver Offerta . According to a report from the Winnipeg Free Press, the Bombers will name Acting GM Kyle Walters to the post full time. http://www.scarpesportiveoutlet.it/nike-air-max-97-scontate/air-max-97-nere.html . If ever they start actually putting pictures beside words in the dictionary, the Blue Jays left-handers mug will appear beside “Consistency. Players in the National Womens Hockey League will play at least one more game but want more information before agreeing to a 50 percent salary cut the commissioner says is necessary to save the season.Brant Feldman, an agent who represents numerous top NWHL players, said on Twitter Saturday that the Boston Pride will play at Buffalo on Sunday. Feldman called the decision to play a sign of good of faith and challenged the league to do the same in responding to player demands.Feldman said the players have been placed in a difficult position because the NWHL may cease operations if the games arent played. The other game Sunday features the Connecticut Whale at the New York Riveters.The four-team league is in its second season, and its future has been thrust into question a day after NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan announced the salary cuts. Rylan is the founder of the NWHL, whose business model is essentially a startup venture supported by investors and corporate sponsors.Last year, the NWHL became North Americas first womens hockey league to pay player salaries, which range from $10,000 to $26,000. The salary cuts represent as much as $540,000 in savings.On Saturday, several players said on Twitter they were willing to work with the league but sought more information and transparency. The players asked for proof of insurance, a third-party audit, the names of league investors and aan explanation for the revenue shortfall. Nike Pegasus 32 Nere. Without specifically mentioning players concerns, Rylan said in a statement she hoped to continue a positive, constructive dialogue with the players over the next two weeks.The players have many concerns and disappointments, and I understand that completely, Rylan said. I deeply appreciate that, despite the emotions of the last two days, they have continued with their preparation for tomorrows games.On Friday, Rylan blamed the cash crunch on the league falling short of projections, including declining attendance a month into the season.Players will be required to sign an addendum to their contracts for the cuts to take effect. Its unclear if the players will do that before their games Sunday, and whether the NWHL will allow the games to be played if the restructured contracts arent signed.Riveters defenseman Ashley Johnston said players were surprised by the salary-cut announcement, and called the decision gut-wrenching.Feldman wrote that the players have been put in an impossible position because they do not know the leagues true financial health. He added that the players want the league to succeed, but there must be a true partnership.---AP Sports Writer Jimmy Golen contributed to this report. 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