RELEASE: Oilers statement on Leon Draisaitl

The forward will be taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany

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By EdmontonOilers.com Staff
@edmontonoilers

EDMONTON, AB – Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will be taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany. He is expected to return to the team later next week.

On behalf of Leon, the club asks for privacy at this time.

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