Leon Draisaitl is a German professional ice hockey. He plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). In 2020, he became the first German player to win the Art Ross Trophy as the leading point scorer in the NHL.
Leon Draisaitl Personal Life
Leon Draisaitl was born on 27th October 1995 in Cologne, Germany. to Peter and Sandra Draisaitl. Peter used to play ice hockey for the Kölner Haie of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga and appeared in three Winter Olympics with the German national team. Leon has a sister, Kim Draisaitl.
Leon used to play different sports including soccer, but he was most interested in ice hockey.
Leon Draisaitl Career
He played ice hockey with the Kölner Haie under-16 team and the Adler Mannheim under-18 team. During the 2011–12 German Development League season, he recorded 21 goals and 56 points in 35 games for Jungadler Mannheim and was selected for the league’s Player of the Year.
On 5th January 2015, he was traded to the Kelowna Rockets during the 2015 World Junior Championships.
In 2013, he played for the German junior team in the World Junior Championships and served as team captain in the latter tournament. In 2014, he was ejected from a round-robin game against the United States after he committed a hit from behind and was later issued a one-game suspension.
In 2014, he was drafted third overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. On 12th August 2014, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Edmonton.
On 9th October 2014, he made his NHL debut against the Calgary Flames.
On 7th May 2017, he became the second youngest Oiler in franchise history to score a hat-trick in the Stanley Cup playoffs and the fifth player in Oilers history to score five or more points in a playoff game. On 16th August 2017, he signed an eight-year, $68 million contract extension with the Oilers worth an annual average cap hit of $8.5 million.
In 2018, he was selected to play for Germany at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.
In 2020, he became the first German player to win the Art Ross Trophy as the leading point scorer in the NHL, the Hart Memorial Trophy as regular season MVP, and the Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player.
Leon Draisaitl Relationship
He is currently dating Celeste Desjardins. Together they have a pet dog, Bowie.
Leon Draisaitl Net Worth
According to various sources, he has a net worth of around $55 million.
Leon Draisaitl Education
There is no information available publicly about his educational qualification.
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Leon Draisaitl Physical Stats
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 94 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Leon Draisaitl Wiki/Bio
| Name | Leon Draisaitl |
| Full Name | Leon Tim Draisaitl |
| Date of Birth | 27 October 1995 |
| Birthplace | Cologne, Germany |
| Profession | Ice hockey |
| Position | Centre / Left wing |
| Shoot | Left |
| College | N/A |
| Qualification | N/A |
| Parents | Father- Peter Draisaitl
Mother- Sandra Draisaitl |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Girlfriend | Celeste Desjardins |
| Sibling | Sister – Kim Draisaitl |
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