NHL·PREVIEW·September 10, 2026 10:30 PM ET

Draisaitl says longer offseason came at the right time for Oilers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

"We want more short summers, but this one might have come at the right time." Leon Draisaitl & his #Oilers teammate Via @EdmontonOilers on X

What happened: The Edmonton Oilers used the break to rest and recalibrate before increasing preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 regular season.

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Why it matters: Draisaitl still wants shorter summers, underscoring that deeper playoff runs remain the goal.

What to watch: Watch how Edmonton translates that offseason preparation into its regular-season start.

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