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David Pastrnak wants Leon Draisaitl in Boston

A month ago, Georges Laraque revealed a big piece of information. The NHL veteran told radio (BPM Sports) that Leon Draisaitl would like to play for the Bruins, and there have been other rumors about the German in recent weeks.

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Pastrnak’s Comments Fuel Buzz About Draisaitl to Bruins

During a recent interview on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak openly expressed his desire for Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl to join the Bruins.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / 19 hours ago

Pastrnak Says He’d Love to See Draisaitl Join the Bruins

While Paul Bissonnette joked it teetered on the edge of tampering, David Pastrnak wasted no time in saying that he would love for Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl to join the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 30

Kris Knoblauch’s lineup changes pay off again in Oilers 5-2 win in Game 4

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling down when the Oilers were trailing 2-0 after five and a half minutes of play. A lot of us were down. If you read the Nation’s mentions on social media, some of us thought it was the end of the world.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Oilers rally from early deficit to beat Stars, tie WCF

The Oilers rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 5-2 win over the Stars on Wednesday night at Rogers Place to tie the Western Conference Final at two games each.

Watch: Stars open scoring less than a minute into Game 4

Watch: Oilers respond with two quick goals to tie Game 4 after one period

Watch: Oilers score twice in less than a minute, take big lead over Stars

Rangers need Chris Kreider to get going to advance to Stanley Cup Final

Watch: Minnesota makes history, wins inaugural PWHL Walter Cup

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 29

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl becomes the first player since Esa Tikkanen with 10 goals in two consecutive playoffs

Leon Draisaitl’s goal in the second period of Game 4 against the Dallas Stars not only gave the Oilers some breathing room but also put his name in the record books yet again.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 29

Seravalli: ‘I don’t really understand the hysteria’ about Leon Draisaitl leaving Oilers

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to navigate the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, hoping to even up their Western Conference Finals series against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night, there’s a not-too-distant story that continues to linger: the long-term plans for Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Don’t expect Leon Draisaitl to leave the Oilers any time soon

Leon Draisaitl is having another fantastic playoff run, with 9 goals and 25 points in 15 games. But once again, it’s proving to be not enough to continue to advance the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs, with the team down 2-1 to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 58 minutes ago

Jason Robertson leads Stars to comeback win over Oilers in Game 3

Jason Robertson had gone 10 games without a goal, but that changed on Monday night.

Watch: Connor McDavid's goal gave the Oilers an early advantage

...but the Stars stormed back with a big flurry to take the lead

Kraken expected to promote this former Cup-winning coach to head coach

Rangers' Jacob Trouba fined $5K for elbowing incident in Game 4

Senators GM wants to build the team around this star winger

This Lightning forward is 'a name to watch' in offseason trade talks

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Draisaitl Gives Jersey to Barkley as Oilers’ NBA Love Affair Continues

First it was the “Shaq Hyman” saga. Now the spinoff has arrived in this spring’s blockbuster NHL/NBA multiverse crossover between the Edmonton Oilers and the broadcasters of TNT.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 26

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl gets even better during the playoffs

It is more difficult to score goals in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs than it is during the regular season. Therefore, the great majority of players score at a lesser rate in the playoffs than they do during the regular season.

Stars, Oilers both confident entering Game 3 of West finals

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 26

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl, and the Boston Bruins

If Leon Draisaitl won’t sign an extension with the Edmonton Oilers, the Boston Bruins could be interested Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: A few weeks ago Georges Laraque said on 91.9 FM radio in Montreal that Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl would be interested in playing for the Boston Bruins if he didn’t re-sign with the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 24

Oilers PK shines and McDavid calls game in 3-2 OT win against the Stars

The Edmonton Oilers picked up their first Western Conference Final win in the Connor McDavid era, and it was the captain who called game with a perfect redirection in his first shift of double overtime.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / May 23

Leon Draisaitl could sign with Bruins in 2025, says former player

Earlier on in May — when Leon Draisaitl and his Edmonton Oilers were fresh off their five-game Round 1 series win over the Los Angeles Kings — former player Georges Laraque reported that the German superstar could be tempted to move on from the Oil if the team doesn’t capture a Stanley Cup before his contract expires.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Draisaitl, McDavid, Hyman, Bouchard & the NHL’s Greatest Playoff Scoring Runs

Next stop, Dallas. Edmonton’s high-octane train rolls along to face its latest and most daunting challenge. Somehow, it’s already nine seasons into the McDavid Era.

NHL News / Boston Hockey Now / May 22

A New Wrinkle To Recent Bruins-Draisaitl Rumor

Is there more than smoke to the rumors that the Boston Bruins could either acquire or eventually sign Edmonton Oilers superstar center Leon Draisaitl? Three weeks ago, former NHLer and NHL analyst on French radio and TV in Quebec, Georges Laraque, floated the idea of Draisaitl becoming a Boston Bruin.

Edmonton Oilers News / Dose.ca / May 20

Leon Draisaitl: 'If not San Jose or Boston, why not Montreal?'

For the past few years, the Oilers have relied on a veritable two-headed monster in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Both forwards are among the NHL’s elite, and it’s hard to argue that they aren’t doing their part to help the Oilers succeed.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 19

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl becomes the third-fastest player ever to reach 100 career playoff points

Leon Draisaitl once again cemented his place in the NHL record books when he recorded an assist on an Evander Kane goal Saturday night. As the Oilers faithful were singing Livin’ on a Prayer as loud as they could, Draisaitl won a faceoff clean, getting the puck to Kane at the top of the faceoff circle.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Oilers’ Draisaitl becomes third-fastest player to hit 100 career playoff points

Leon Draisaitl really knows how to show up in the playoffs, as the Edmonton Oilers center has become the third-fastest player to reach 100 points in the postseason in their career.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Bold 2024 offseason predictions: Goalie trades, Draisaitl’s contract & more

We’re days away from the playoff field shrinking to four teams, which is a reminder of how close we are to the offseason. Looking ahead, Roundtable members: What is your boldest offseason prediction for the summer of 2024? MATT LARKIN: I predict we see multiple star goaltenders traded.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16