Leon Draisaitl, born on October 27, 1995, in Cologne, Germany, is a premier ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 210 pounds, Draisaitl combines size with exceptional skill. In 2020, he made history as the first German player to win the Art Ross Trophy for leading points, the Hart Memorial Trophy for MVP, and the Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player. Renowned for his playmaking ability and goal-scoring prowess, Draisaitl is considered one of the elite players in the league, consistently elevating his team’s performance.
Full Name: Leon Tim Draisaitl
Date of Birth: October 27, 1995 (age 28)
Birthplace: Cologne, Germany
Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight: 209 lb (95 kg)
Position: Centre / Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Current NHL Team: Edmonton Oilers
National Team: Germany
NHL Draft: 3rd overall, 2014 by the Edmonton Oilers
Playing Career: 2014–present
| Season | Games Played (GP) | Goals (G) | Points (PTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 41 | 106 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 52 | 128 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 55 | 110 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 31 | 84 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 43 | 110 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 50 | 105 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 25 | 70 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 29 | 77 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 19 | 51 |
| 2014-15 | 37 | 2 | 9 |
| Career | 720 | 347 | 850 |
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