Oilers’ Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence January 19, 2026 1 min read Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany. Share this article Search Articles EO Edmonton Observer Immerse yourself in a world of knowledge and creativity with every page turn. Recent Posts Haitian Development Network Foundation Urges Immediate... Jan 21 Hyman, Ingram help Oilers sting the... Jan 19 Calgary mayor calls for one-year timeline... Jan 19 Roslovic, Kapanen step up for Edmonton... Jan 19 Jarry shines, Oilers thump struggling Canucks... Jan 19 Categories Press Release 1873 Articles 108 Politics 93 Business 48 Tech 25 Crypto 4 Uncategorized 1 Stay Updated Get the latest articles delivered to your inbox. Subscribe