Leon Draisaitl News & Stories

It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...

Connor McDavid isn't just happily re-signing with the Edmonton Oilers right now. The big question is why.

The Oilers still have the two best forwards on earth. But this summer, they targeted a different type of depth forward.

Scoring in the NHL could drop below 6 goals a game this season. That's not good for business.

The best player in the world has been notably absent from the last few games of the Stanley Cup Final.

There isn't a strong favorite for Conn Smythe right now, meaning it's anyone's ballgame.

Leon Draisaitl in seven games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final: 0-3—3 Leon Draisaitl in one game of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final: 2-0—2 UH OH!

JFresh previews the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

NHL commentators are turning into Reverse Grover Norquists... they hate these no-income-tax states!!!!

JFresh previews the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers.

Holland's first press conference as Kings GM revealed a lot about what he thinks his job is.

You'll never guess what went wrong in Game 3. ... Oh, you guessed very easily? Hmm. Seems like that's its own problem.

JFresh previews the second-round playoff series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers.

JFresh previews the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers.

Who have been the 10 most valuable players in the NHL so far this season?

To the tune of that "Flashdance" song: Power Feelings.

The Predators, Rangers, and Wild have are looking at big inflection points in the near future.

Who's the new blue blood?

JFresh ranks the 20 best centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season.

The 2024-25 Elite Prospects Fantasy Draft Guide has arrived! Arm yourself with the best possible information to dominate your pools this year.

Goal-scoring is on the rise, so how many 40-goal scorers can we expect to see in the 2024-25 NHL season?

The Edmonton Oilers made things interesting in the Stanley Cup FInal, but ultimately fell short.

It doesn't get any better than this if you're a neutral fan. If you happen to cheer for the Edmonton Oilers or Florida Panthers though...

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl alone have the ability to do the funniest thing possible.

The Florida Panthers are up 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. They've been following the example set by their captain.

This week's trip to Take Town has us zeroing in on the Washington Capitals acquisition of CapFriendly, Leon Draisaitl's elbow, and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Panthers lost their captain to injury in the third period, but still have a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.

JFresh brings you his preview of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

The tale of the tape for the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers Western Conference Final series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Maybe the Boston Bruins can get proper revenge on the Florida Panthers from last season.

The tale of tape for the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers second-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The tale of the tape for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sure, it may seem easy to simply select the best players in a playoff pool, but Michael Clifford is here to helo direct you so you're left holding the title instead of the bag come June.

Sean Shapiro takes his weekly look around the NHL, with a heavy focus from the All-Star Festivities in Toronto.

The Detroit Red Wings defender spoke with EP Rinkside about the World Junior Championship and how his time at the tournament helped lay the groundwork for German success.

The perception now is that everything in Edmonton runs through Connor McDavid. Probably not a good thing.

Ryan Lambert tees up the 3 Stars from the last week of NHL hockey, looking at the Avalanche's goalie factory, Leon Draisaitl's power play prowess, and the Flyers ruining the rebuild (again).

Sure, Connor McDavid made getting to 150-plus points look easy, but 170? Can it be done? That and more in What We Learned.

JFresh continues his look at the NHL's top players by looking at the centres.

McDavid and Draisaitl alone are enough to win you a round or two. But what does Edmonton have beyond that?

How many times can this team double down on coming up short?

Not a lot of great news in the NHL this week. Not even a lot of great hockey.

The Next Great Superstar series continues this week and we’re heading west. This time Cam Robinson examines the case of Evan Bouchard.

We've finally got McDavid vs. Eichel in the playoffs. JFresh is here to break it down.

JFresh previews the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings first-round series in the 2023 NHL Playoffs.

The best German forward and best German defender meet this week and both are elevating hockey in their home country.

Stop me if you've heard this before: The Oilers have a problem as soon as their best players leave the ice.

Deck the halls with boughs of feelings.

JFresh continues his rankings series analyzing the top 20 centres in the NHL entering the 2022-23 season.

EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert has a scorching hot take on the sixth week of the Stanley Cup Playoffs: The hockey is good. That's his take.

The Edmonton Oilers took a big step forward in this year's playoffs, but now the question that follows is how do they take that next step? Could be easier said than done.

EP Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh previews the Western Conference Final matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers.

Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at how the Oilers beat the Flames, and how the Lightning swept the Panthers in round two.

After 31 years of waiting, the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are finally set to meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. EP Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh sets the stage for this epic clash.

Elite Prospects analytics columnist JFresh previews the Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings Western Conference quarterfinals playoff match.

Is it really as simple as "the goalies aren't terrible now?" Kinda yes, but also not really. EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert has a look at the revamped Edmonton Oilers and more in this week's What We Learned.

Sidney Crosby is guaranteed to finish the season at a point-per-game rate for the 17th time in his career. EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert thinks that's pretty good, plus more from around the NHL in this week's Take Town.

You had questions, and Ryan Lambert had answers. This is the EP Rinkside mailbag. This week, Lambert answers questions concerning Jason Robertson, the Hobey Baker, the salary cap, and the trade deadline.

EP Rinkside fantasy hockey expert Cam Robinson sets you up with another eight waiver wire suggestions to help you get through the week.

EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert looks at the 3 stars from the hockey world in the 20th week of the NHL season.