2015/10/26 - Leon Draisaitl (WPG)

Player of the week: Leon Draisaitl (C)

NHL has awarded Leon Draisaitl (C) of Winnipeg Jets as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Germany, Leon Draisaitl was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 92 NHL games during his career, notching 36 goals and adding 39 assists along with 40 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 10 games with the Winnipeg Jets this season, totalling 5+8=13 with 8 PIM.

On another note, Kovalchuck registered 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning passes.