Leon Draisaitl cites extended offseason as recovery benefit for Edmonton Oilers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Leon Draisaitl identifies a silver lining in the Edmonton Oilers early exit from the 2025 playoffs, suggesting the four-month break provided necessary recovery time. After appearing in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, the team faced a first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks last season. Draisaitl notes that the prolonged absence from competitive ice allowed players to address physical wear and injuries accumulated during previous deep runs. The team used this time to structure a comprehensive conditioning program rather than training on a shortened schedule. The veteran forward expects this preparation to help the team return to its previous form as the next season approaches.
- •Edmonton lost to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2025 playoffs.
- •Leon Draisaitl indicates the four-month offseason helped the team recover from injuries.
- •The extended break allowed for improved cardiovascular training and structured physical preparation.
- •The team previously reached the Stanley Cup Final in two consecutive seasons.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers news: Leon Draisaitl reveals silver lining of early playoff defeat in 2025
"The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the better teams in the league, but they had one of their down seasons last year, losing in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks. Before then, they had been to the Stanley Cup Final two years in a row, facing the Florida Panthers and losing twice. Leon Draisaitl believes that flaming out early in the playoffs […] The post Oilers news: Leon Draisaitl reveals silver lining of early playoff defeat in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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