Leon Draisaitl

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

By: Canadian Press

Leon Draisaitl had a hard time picturing himself playing in the NHL wearing anything but an Edmonton Oilers jersey, and the result of that is a long-term commitment to the organization's pursuit of the Stanley Cup as the highest-paid player in hockey.

September 3, 2024

This or That | Leon Draisaitl

By: NHLPA Staff

Leon Draisaitl dekes his way through a round of This or That.

April 28, 2021

Player of the Week | Leon Draisaitl

By: David Morassutti

With a hat trick, a four-game goal-scoring streak and nine points, Leon Draisaitl also netted NHLPA.com Player of the Week.

March 15, 2021

Draisaitl honoured to make TLA history

By: Chris Lomon

The enormity of the honour isn’t lost on the player known as the “German Gretzky.”

September 21, 2020

Leon Draisaitl receives players' vote for 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award

By: NHLPA Media Release

Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers has received the players’ vote for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA), presented annually “to the most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow NHLPA members.

September 21, 2020

Jets Connor Hellebuyck, Oilers Leon Draisaitl earn NHL awards

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl won the NHL's most valuable player award, while Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck has been named the league's goalie of the year.

September 21, 2020

TLA finalist spotlight: Leon Draisaitl

By: Chris Lomon

When it comes to the most notable part of Leon Draisaitl's game, it's the mental approach that comes to Tyler Ennis' mind.

September 14, 2020

Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin selected as NHL MVP finalists

By: Canadian Press

The NHL Hart Trophy voters agreed with NHL players in selecting Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl, Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers as MVP award finalists.

July 21, 2020

2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Draisaitl, MacKinnnon, Panarin

By: NHLPA Media Release

The NHLPA has announced the three finalists for the 2019-20 Ted Lindsay Award are forwards Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin.

July 14, 2020

Player of the Week | Leon Draisaitl

By: David Morassutti

Leon Draisaitl stepped up in a big way for the Edmonton Oilers by leading the NHL in points for the week with 10, highlighted by a four-point effort Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

February 17, 2020

Player Q&A | Leon Draisaitl

By: NHLPA Staff

Ahead of his NHL-All Star Game debut, this week's Player Q&A features Edmonton Oilers forward, Leon Draisaitl.

January 23, 2019

Draisaitl an elite player – and person too

By: Chris Lomon

It turns out Leon Draisaitl’s popularity amongst his teammates extends far beyond what he does on the ice.

December 6, 2018

Heading home | 2018-19 NHL Global Series

By: Ryan Parker

Leon Draistail, Nico Hischier, and Tobias Rieder talk about their excitement to lace up their skates at home as part of the NHL Global Series.

October 2, 2018

Leon Draisaitl | Playoff Performer of the Night

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Leon Draisaitl helped propel the Edmonton Oilers to a 7-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks Sunday with a five-point night to force a Game 7 in their Western Conference series.

May 8, 2017

Leon Draisaitl: Representing Europe, Germany and himself

By: Peter Roumeliotis

Leon Draisaitl, one of six Germans on Team Europe, believes his country is getting better in international competitions, and hopes the World Cup of Hockey helps grow the hockey stage in Germany.

September 26, 2016

Draisaitl A Hockey Ambassador

By: Chris Lomon

The rising star from Germany feels a passionate obligation to grow the game of hockey in his homeland

February 5, 2016