What happened: Leon Draisaitl said Thursday that the Edmonton Oilers could take benefits from an extended offseason. He added that the club wants more short summers, but suggested this longer break may have arrived at a useful time.

Why it matters: The comments frame the longer break as a chance to reset before the upcoming 2026-27 season. For a team that prefers shorter summers, the timing highlights the tradeoff between playoff length and recovery.

What to watch: Attention now turns to Edmonton’s preparations for the 2026-27 season.