Like many before, Oilers giving Formenton a chance to win over critics

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are one of two things. A charitable, magnanimous and forgiving organization with an open door for any wayward hockey soul seeking a second chance in the sport. Or, they are Al Davis’ old Oakland Raiders, who were a band of NFL ne’er-do-wells who operated under the banner “Just win, baby.” Like Oakland, Edmonton is unrepentant of its hiring practices and unfailingly welcoming of players and personnel who had worn out their welcome somewhere else. But the thing about doling out as many “second chances” as the Oilers have is this: The more times you do…