Oilers' Leon Draisaitl not suspended for hit on Aleksander Barkov


 Leon Tim Draisaitl is a German-Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. W

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Leon Draisaitl is a German professional ice hockey player who currently plays as a center for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Here's a 200-word summary:

Early Life and Entry to NHL

  • Born in Cologne, Germany in 1995.
  • Drafted third overall by the Oilers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for the Prince Albert Raiders.

NHL Career

  • Established himself as a top-line center alongside Connor McDavid, becoming one of the league's most dangerous offensive duos.
  • Won the Hart Memorial Trophy (awarded to the league's most valuable player) in 2020.
  • Key member of the Oilers' run to the Western Conference Finals in 2020 and 2022.
  • Known for his excellent playmaking ability, powerful shot, and strong two-way play.

Accolades

  • Won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2020.
  • Selected to the NHL All-Star Game three times (2020, 2022, 2023).
  • Won a silver medal with Germany at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Impact

  • A fan favorite in Edmonton for his exciting style of play and dedication to the team.
  • Considered a key player for the Oilers' Stanley Cup aspirations.

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