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Insider shuts down Leon Draisaitl to Sharks rumors
There's been some buzz lately about Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl possibly leaving for the San Jose Sharks in the 2025 offseason.
Note from the Sharks draft party. Mood among those in the organization seems to include a lot of optimism about the possibility of Leon Draisaitl coming over next summer. Some think this is a real possibility. #insiderrrrr
However, Chris Johnston on the SDP podcast addressed these rumors head-on:
He's not going to San Jose
It makes sense if you think about it. Why would Draisaitl leave a team that almost won the Stanley Cup to join one of the league's worst? He's playing alongside Connor McDavid and seems perfectly happy being the second star next to the best player in the world.
Honestly, I never bought into these rumors, and it's good to see them debunked. Sorry, Sharks fans, you'll have to find your next franchise superstar elsewhere. Maybe first overall pick Macklin Celebrini or star prospect Will Smith will rise to the occasion, but it's going to take a few years to see. No need to rush things—just trust GM Mike Grier to build the team the right way.
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