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Oilers get warning on Leon Draisaitl trade
TL;DR
The Edmonton Oilers have received a warning regarding a potential trade involving Leon Draisaitl. Concerns arise as speculation grows about the future of both Draisaitl and captain Connor McDavid.
Key points
- Edmonton Oilers received a warning about Leon Draisaitl's trade.
- Concerns are growing about Draisaitl's dissatisfaction with the team.
- Speculation also surrounds Connor McDavid's future with the Oilers.
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All the focus with the Edmonton Oilers is on Connor McDavid. Could the captain leave town with a trade in the next two years? Or will he jump ship once he reaches free agency after two more seasons?
That may be ignoring Leon Draisaitl, though.
The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun wrote on X on Saturday to point out that Draisaitl, too, could eventually be fed up with what's happening in Edmonton.
"It’s interesting that our only focus seems to be on what 97 will decide to do, whether that’s this summer or next or whenever," LeBrun wrote. "And it’s obviously because he only has a 2-year deal. But I mean, nothing is stopping Leon Draisaitl from asking out one day if that’s what he wanted. Not saying he will nor do I have any feeling he will. But just because he signed an 8-year deal doesn’t mean he will necessarily play it out all in Edmonton."
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Q&A
What warning did the Oilers receive about Leon Draisaitl's trade?
The Oilers were warned that Leon Draisaitl could become dissatisfied with the team's situation, leading to potential trade discussions.
Could Connor McDavid also leave the Oilers in the next two years?
Yes, there are concerns that Connor McDavid might leave the Oilers, especially with his free agency approaching in two years.
Who reported the warning about Leon Draisaitl's trade?
The warning about Draisaitl's trade was reported by Pierre LeBrun from The Athletic.
