Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl is a German centre for the Edmonton Oilers who became the first German-born player to win the Hart and Art Ross trophies, and has led the Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances.

Leon Draisaitl was born in Cologne, Germany in 1995. Edmonton Oilers selected him third overall in the 2014 NHL Draft. His career has produced 376 goals and 560 assists for 936 career points — the most by a German-born player in NHL history. He won the Hart Trophy as MVP and the Art Ross Trophy as scoring champion in 2020 after recording 110 points. He was the first German player to win the Hart Trophy. He has been selected to multiple All-Star games. He and Connor McDavid form what is widely regarded as the most dangerous offensive pairing in NHL history in the modern game — both averaging over a point per game consistently. He scored 52 goals in 2021-22. He represents Germany internationally and is the most important figure in the history of German hockey. His production alongside McDavid at Edmonton has driven the Oilers to multiple deep playoff runs and the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals appearance. He is the most decorated German-born athlete in North American professional sport.

Draisaitl is a versatile forward with exceptional size at 6'2" who combines elite playmaking vision with a deadly shot. He possesses remarkable hockey IQ and can dominate games from multiple positions, playing both center and wing effectively. His physical strength allows him to protect the puck and create space for teammates while maintaining excellent hands in tight spaces.

Draisaitl has elevated the profile of German hockey and inspired a new generation of European players to pursue NHL careers. His success has helped establish Germany as a legitimate hockey nation on the international stage.

• Hart Memorial Trophy (2020)
• Art Ross Trophy (2020)
• Ted Lindsay Award (2020)
• Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy (2025)
• NHL First All-Star Team (2020)
• NHL Second All-Star Team (2023, 2025)
• 5x NHL All-Star Game selection