Leon Draisaitl Returns to Germany for Treatment of Lower-Body Injury
Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl has returned to Germany to receive treatment for a lower-body injury, the team announced last Sunday. The 30-year-old is currently under the care of Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt in Munich.
Injury Details and Timeline
Draisaitl sustained the injury during a game and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. He indicated he hopes to return in time for the playoffs, stating, “I hope that we can play long enough so that I can help out again at some point.” The Oilers have initially placed him on the injured list until the end of the main round.
Who is Leon Draisaitl?
Leon Tim Draisaitl (born October 27, 1995) is a German professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is widely considered one of the best players in the NHL, having achieved significant accolades in recent years.
- 2020: First German player to win the Art Ross Trophy (leading point scorer in the NHL), the Hart Memorial Trophy (regular season MVP), and the Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player).
- 2025: Won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the league-leading goal-scorer.
- 2019 & 2022: Runner-up for the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy.
- 2021: Runner-up for the Art Ross Trophy.
Family Background
Draisaitl’s father, Peter Draisaitl, is as well a former ice hockey player who represented West Germany and Germany in 146 games, including participation in the World Championships, the World Cup, and the Olympic Winter Games in 1988, 1992, and 1998.
Early Career
Draisaitl was drafted third overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2014 NHL entry draft, following two seasons with the Prince Albert Raiders after being selected second overall in the 2012 CHL Import Draft.