Leon Draisaitl is a German center and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He started his professional career with the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2012 before being selected by the Oilers as the third overall pick in the 2014 NHL draft. During his rookie season in 2014-15, Draisaitl played in 37 games before being assigned to the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL.
Draisaitl, who helped the Kelowna Rockets win the 2015 WHL championship, played a crucial role in the Edmonton Oilers' return to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2006 in the 2016-17 season. Draisaitl led the NHL with 11 points in the 2019-20 season. The five-time NHL All-Star has won each of the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award once, as of April 2025.
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Leon Draisaitl Nationality
Leon Draisaitl's nationality is German.
Draisaitl, whose father Peter Draisaitl represented Germany internationally, has played for his national team at different levels. He captained the German junior team in both the 2013 and 2014 World Junior Championships. Draisaitl competed for Germany in the 2014 IIHF World Championship and also played in the 2018 IIHF World Championship, as per reports.
Leon Draisaitl Hometown
Leon Draisaitl is from Cologne, Germany, according to the official website of the NHL.
FAQs on Leon Draisaitl
A. Yes, Leon Draisaitl plays as a center for the Edmonton Oilers.
A. Leon Draisaitl weighs 209 pounds (95 kg).
A. Leon Draisaitl has not won a Stanley Cup, as of April 2025.
