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Leon Draisaitl

Center · Edmonton Oilers

2014 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 3 (#3) — Edmonton Oilers

Age 306'2"209 lbsShoots LeftCologne, DEU

Current Season

GP

65

Goals

35

Assists

62

Points

97

+/-

+13

S%

18.8%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 30@ ANA011-1124:01
Apr 28vs ANA202+1423:22
Apr 26@ ANA011-1221:45
Apr 24@ ANA022-1120:52
Apr 22vs ANA112-1324:56

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$14.00M

Total Value

$112.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2032-2033

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Oilers Linked to Big Swing for Draisaitl’s Next Wingman

Edmonton is getting nudged toward the kind of aggressive move that can either look brilliant in June or ridiculous by July. Pairing Leon Draisaitl with a proven scorer is the kind of idea that sounds expensive because, well, it probably is. The Oilers know their window is not on layaway, and the rumor mill is pushing them toward a bolder kind of roster math.

Edmonton Oilers
News
Draisaitl’s Off-Ice Fortune Puts the Oilers Star in Rare Company

Leon Draisaitl is already one of the league’s most dangerous players, and this story turns the lens to what his success has built away from the rink. The Times of India piece focuses on his combined net worth with wife Celeste Desjardins, which is the kind of celebrity-meets-sports angle that travels far beyond Edmonton. It is a reminder that big stars in this league often become brands as much as they become box-score machines.

Edmonton Oilers
News
Draisaitl's Wife Drops Wedding Flashback

Leon Draisaitl's wife, Celeste Desjardins, shares a throwback wedding photo tied to an Edmonton Oilers post. The NHL star's personal life intersects with team buzz at a pivotal moment. Fans eat up the glimpse into the power couple's world off the ice.

Edmonton Oilers
Trades & Rumors
Rumors: Dorion to Canucks, Leafs Tampering?

Fresh NHL rumors tie Pierre Dorion to Vancouver's GM job, Toronto tampering allegations, and Leon Draisaitl's next contract. Agents leak these nuggets post-deadline when chairs shuffle fastest. Edmonton brass sweats Draisaitl talks amid Cup hunger.

Vancouver CanucksEdmonton Oilers
Game Recap
McDavid, Draisaitl Demand More from Oilers

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl make no secret of their frustrations with the Edmonton Oilers' setup. Sources close to the duo reveal they crave the pieces around them to finally cash in on their elite talent. As whispers grow louder in Alberta's front offices, the pressure mounts for GM Ken Holland to deliver or risk losing his stars to greener pastures.

Edmonton OilersWinnipeg Jets
Playoffs
Knoblauch Dishes Draisaitl Injury Update for Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch steps to the mic with the latest on Leon Draisaitl's injury status as the 2026 NHL playoffs heat up. Fans in Oil Country hold their breath because Knoblauch's post-practice raw takes often signal how deep the big German's issue runs - we've seen him gut it out before, but this timing tests the dynasty dreams.

Edmonton Oilers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Leon Draisaitl's stats this season?
Leon Draisaitl has 35 goals and 62 assists for 97 points in 65 games this season.
What team does Leon Draisaitl play for?
Leon Draisaitl is a forward for the Edmonton Oilers.
What is Leon Draisaitl's contract?
Leon Draisaitl has a cap hit of $14.00M with 7 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Leon Draisaitl drafted?
Leon Draisaitl was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 1, Pick 3 (3 overall).
Where is Leon Draisaitl from?
Leon Draisaitl is 30 years old and was born in Cologne, DEU.