The Edmonton Oilers trading of Taylor Hall will have a number of cause-and-effects for the club this season, but perhaps no more so than on the emergence of forward Leon Draisaitl.
The big German developed an obvious chemistry with Hall, especially early on last season. That was “a load”, a skilled one, coming down on opposition blue lines, most nights. But with Hall swapped out for much-needed defensive help, Todd McLellan now needs to decide not only where Draisaitl will fit for the upcoming season. Where he will thrive?
The most traditional way to think of Leon Draisaitl is as a center.