The exchange took place between Draisaitl and an unknown reporter who asked him if he felt the team had enough looks and attempts to try to tie up the game. It was clear that he was not feeling the question and had a hard time Keeping his composure and not calling out the reporter for his question.
Draisaitl has made himself well known throughout the NHL as a player who either enjoys teasing or calling out reporters for ridiculous questions to getting downright angry and frustrated especially when the Oilers are losing.
During the Canucks game, Draisaitl was very active on the ice as he let a referee know his opinion, scoring two goals and didn't think much of what happened between Connor McDavid and Conor Garland which McDavid will likely face a suspension for cross checking Garland in the head.
It's been another exceptional year for Draisaitl as he is in his first year of his eight-year deal worth $112 million holding a cap hit of $14 million per season. His stats line is showing as he has played 46 games, scored 33 goals with 36 assists for 69 points and as a + 28. He is on pace for well over 100 points and he has been in whispers as a candidate for the Hart trophy.
Draisaitl Is having the time of his life right now with a competitive hockey team that could find itself in the Stanley Cup finals for a second year in a row and is enjoying the riches that he is just signed and has earned with his consistent play and entertaining way about him.
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JANVIER 19 | 973 ANSWERS Oilers Leon Draisaitl annoyed with reporter during post media scrum Do you think Leon Draisaitl should win the Hart Trophy this year? | ||
Yes | 863 | 88.7 % |
No | 110 | 11.3 % |
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