EDMONTON, AB - King Leon, meet King Clancy.
On Wednesday, Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was named the Oilers nominee for the 2018-19 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded annually in the NHL "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."
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In addition to his 50-goal season, the German made an eight-year, $1.2 million commitment to support local charities including WE in Alberta and Hockey Helps Kids