Leon Draisaitl: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 25

Who should be the third-line centre for the Edmonton Oilers?

Without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on ice this season at 5-on-5, the Edmonton Oilers have been outscored 27 to 55. That translates to an atrocious 33 percent goal share, the lowest Edmonton has posted without them in the entirety of the McDavid and Draisaitl era.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Knoblauch Not Surprised: Draisaitl Does This Every Time

Sometimes you think a player might need a minute to catch up or maybe ease back in. Then they just show up and do everything anyway? That’s Leon Draisaitl in a nutshell, and Kris Knoblauch can’t help but shake his head.

Leon Draisaitl News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Oilers Fans Should Expect Draisaitl to Buzz Tonight Against the Capitals

If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan, you’re probably already wondering what Leon Draisaitl’s going to bring tonight against the Washington Capitals. After missing three games for personal reasons, he was back on Thursday against Pittsburgh, logging just under 20 minutes and firing four shots on goal.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 23

From Draisaitl to McDavid and fighting: catching up with Vasily Podkolzin’s skills coach Ned Lukacevic

The Edmonton Oilers’ play have been up and down during their recent stretch of games, but one constant has been the impactful play of forward Vasily Podkolzin.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 23

An all-time bad start for the Oilers, the rest wasn’t any better, but at least Leon Draisaitl came back

The Oilers were starting back at zero in their quest for three straight wins, and the first step to trying to make that happen would be to beat the Penguins as they roll into Edmonton on the second half of a back-to-back set.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 22

Oilers expect star F Leon Draisaitl to return Saturday

The Edmonton Oilers expect star forward Leon Draisaitl to return to the team on Saturday when they host the Washington Capitals, coach Kris Knoblauch said Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

When Leon Draisaitl will rejoin Oilers, per HC

The Edmonton Oilers have won two games in a row by a combined score of 11-0. They won both of those games, one over the Vancouver Canucks and another over the St Louis Blues, without one of their best forwards.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Oilers News & Rumours: Kapanen, Ingram, Draisaitl & More

As the Olympic break approaches, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a strong position and seem confident as they continue to push toward the postseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Six Without Leon: What the Oilers’ Goal Surge Tells Everyone

Leon Draisaitl was away on personal leave, but the Edmonton Oilers still hung six goals on the board against the Vancouver Canucks to win 6-0. That alone should make people pause.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 18

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers adjusting to life without Leon Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers did pretty well without Leon Draisaitl against the Vancouver Canucks. They won 6-0, looked dominant, and made it seem like maybe life without their second-best player isn’t the disaster everyone thought it would be.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / January 19

The path to 1000 games for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is one no other Edmonton Oiler has ever taken

Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will skate in career NHL game number 1,000. He will become the 417th member of the 1,000 games-played club, and just the second player to log 1,000 games as an Oiler.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 18

Oilers aid Canucks tanking efforts, depth scoring steps up without Draisaitl, and Tristan Jarry’s shutout

On Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers couldn’t buy themselves a goal. They got shut out 1-0 by Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders as Connor McDavid’s 20-game point streak came to a screeching halt.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 18

Without Leon Draisaitl, Oilers open 8-game homestand vs. Blues

Leon Draisaitl will miss his second straight game when the Edmonton Oilers host the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. The former Hart Trophy recipient has taken a leave of absence and returned home to Germany due to an illness in his family.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 17

Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo surprise starter for Canucks, Draisaitl on leave for the Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks (16-26-5) open an eight-game homestand when they host the Edmonton Oilers (23-17-8) at Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game is part of Hockey Day in Canada and is set to begin at 7 pm PT.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Latest details as Leon Draisaitl takes leave of absence from Oilers

As they prepared to bounce back from a 1–0 shutout loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers and their fans learned of surprising news that they will be without Leon Draisaitl for the next few games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl to take leave of absence due to family illness

The Edmonton Oilers will be without one half of their dynamic duo for a few games. The Oilers released a statement Saturday announcing that star forward Leon Draisaitl will be taking a brief leave of absence from the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Edmonton Oilers Star to Step Away From Team

The Edmonton Oilers will be without a key cog in their lineup. News emerged early Saturday afternoon that superstar forward Leon Draisaitl will be taking a leave of absence for a few games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 17

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl takes leave of absence due to family illness

The Edmonton Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl for the next number of games. The club announced that Draisaitl would be taking a leave of absence from the team to attend to a family illness in Germany.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Leon Draisaitl to take brief leave of Absence

The Oilers will be without one of their superstars for the next few games. The team announced that center Leon Draisaitl will be stepping away from the team to attend to a family illness back home in Germany.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Oilers HC Reacts to Leon Draisaitl's Barely-Missed Shot

The Edmonton Oilers entered yesterday's game as the clear favorites for the night. Between them being undefeated at the Rogers Place for the last six games and the New York Islanders struggling, many assumed it would be an easy job for Kris Knoblauch's men.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / January 7