Leon Draisaitl made news when he gave a short and cold answer to people talking about the Edmonton Oilers’ leadership. A podcast online said the team’s top players, like Leon Draisaitl and captain Connor McDavid, were not showing enough strong direction when the team struggled. The video spread fast, and many fans talked about it. When Leon Draisaitl saw the clip, he replied with just one word: “Lol.” His reply was simple, but it got a lot of likes and showed he did not agree with the talk about weak leadership.The podcast hosts said the team’s main leaders should be the ones pulling everyone together during tough nights. They felt the Edmonton Oilers still leaned too much on older veteran players for guidance. They also said Draisaitl and McDavid are now older and should not need as much help. This started a big discussion because both players have already led the Oilers to long playoff runs.The Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Final in both 2024 and 2025. Connor McDavid played a huge role and won major awards. Leon Draisaitl also had strong numbers and scored many big points. They were the two players who pushed the team forward each year. Because of this, some fans feel the criticism is unfair, while others think it is needed for the team to grow.But even with their talent, this season has not been smooth. The Oilers have been up and down. They have wins and losses that keep them in the middle. Their offense still shines because of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who both continue to score and make plays. But the team’s biggest problem is still on defense. They give up too many goals, and the goalies face too much pressure each night. This hurts their chances to move up in the standings.Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid still carry the Oilers’ offenseConnor McDavid has many points this season and still drives the attack every game. Leon Draisaitl also has strong numbers and helps the team stay in games. Their power play is strong, and they create many chances. But offense alone cannot fix everything. The team needs better defense and better support if they want to reach the Stanley Cup Final again.Leon Draisaitl’s “Lol” reply showed he is not worried about outside noise. Now fans wait to see how the Oilers respond on the ice, where leadership matters the most.Also Read: NHL Injury Update: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Returns, While Kaapo Kakko And William Nylander Remain Questionable
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