“Moore played that really well. Leon, just with his strength, was able to take it from him and made a nice play to Doc.” The play was Draisaitl’s season in a nutshell. “You’re seeing a ...

And yet, Leon Draisaitl has now managed to do it twice. Even despite his defensive results in the past, Draisaitl’s elite offence was sufficient to remain one of the top players in the league.

Advertisement This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl ... without McDavid or Draisaitl. On a line with the captain in 2023-24, his points per 60 (2.26) was pristine.

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has had a memorable 2024. From getting engaged to his longtime partner Celeste Desjardins to signing an eight-year extension with the Oilers, Draisaitl had ...

He was "due" for his first Hart, and basically had it locked ... But he shouldn't have the Hart Trophy locked up just yet. That's because Leon Draisaitl might be the NHL's most valuable player ...