Category: Leon Draisaitl
Alex Ovechkin becomes oldest player in NHL history to lead league in goals (min. 10 goals)
Sam ReinhartAlex Ovechkin accomplished some serious history in the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Ovechkin scored his 31st career hat trick, jumping out to a three-way tie with Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers) and Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) for the league-lead in goals. Acc...
Read moreAfter hat trick, Alex Ovechkin now leads the NHL in goals at age 39, Connor McMichael sits second
Florida PanthersAlex Ovechkin electrified the NHL by scoring his 31st career hat trick against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. The three tallies not only brought Ovi to within 28 of Wayne Gretzky for a share of the NHL’s goals record, but it also catapulted the Washington Capitals’ captain to the top of the lea...
Read moreFantasy hockey rankings: Top players for 2024-25
Sidney CrosbyOur updated fantasy hockey rankings sees some early movement in the top 250, with Igor Shesterkin rising into the top five.
Read moreNHL insiders debate the biggest surprises, reason for the Jets' success, best moments of the season
Red WingsWith 20 days in the books, our panelists revisit preseason predictions and identify how many players will eclipse 100 points this season.
Read moreNHL insiders debate the biggest surprises, reason for the Jets' success, best moments of the season
Cale MakarWith 20 days in the books, our panelists revisit preseason predictions and identify how many players will eclipse 100 points this season.
Read moreNHL insiders debate the biggest surprises, reason for the Jets' success, best moments of the season
Winnipeg JetsWith 20 days in the books, our panelists revisit preseason predictions and identify how many players will eclipse 100 points this season.
Read moreHow the NHL pulled off its new goal simulation animations -- and what comes next
Leon DraisaitlHockey is a sport of constant motion. The new feature allows fans to see how every part of a chance develops.
Read moreOilers Take Steps to Fix Early Blunder With “Costly” Second Line
Edmonton OilersIt appears the Edmonton Oilers are going back to a line they wanted to try from the outset of the 2024-25 season. Despite abandoning the idea within the first couple…
Read moreOilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Draisaitl, Schultz, Shattenkirk
Oilers’In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid is beginning to regain his form but talks an odd phobia. Meanwhile, his close friend Leon Draisaitl received a stern…
Read moreOilers’ Coach Knoblauch Made Right Move Benching Draisaitl vs. Flyers
Edmonton OilersLeon Draisaitl was named first star of the game on Tuesday (Oct. 15) after the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime at Rogers Place. Edmonton’s superstar forward…
Read more3 Oilers Who Need to Step Up This Season
Leon DraisaitlThe Edmonton Oilers are once again Stanley Cup favourites, and with that comes the pressure to perform well. Everybody on this team has a role to play, but a few players in…
Read moreThe Longest Postseason Droughts Heading into the 2024/25 NHL Seasons
Boston BruinsAs the NHL gears up for the 2024/25 season, the excitement and anticipation are palpable across the league. The Florida Panthers will head into their October curtain raiser against the Boston Bruins as the reigning champions after knocking off Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers to claim the Stanley Cu...
Read moreAvalanche’s Rantanen Could Demand High Number in Extension
Leon DraisaitlBefore every season, there are a few contract dominoes that fall regarding players entering the final year of their deals. One big domino fell earlier this week, when the Edmonton…
Read more8 Biggest Contracts in Edmonton Oilers History
Leon DraisaitlOn Tuesday (Sept. 3) the Edmonton Oilers signed star forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, for an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million. The…
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