Leon Draisaitl finally has the chance to represent Germany in a big international tournament, and he is receiving lots of praise from his country.
First, Draisaitl was chosen to carry the flag for Germany during the Opening Ceremonies, which is a huge honor for the star player of the Oilers. This moment means a lot to him, especially after facing some family challenges lately, but now it looks like this honor has been surpassed.
Germany has named Leon Draisaitl as the Captain of their team.
Leon Draisaitl has been named captain of Germany 🇩🇪 for the Milan Olympics, with Tim Stützle and Moritz Seider serving as alternate captains.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 9, 2026
This morning, Team Germany made it official by naming Draisaitl as their Captain. Tim Stutzle and Moritz Seider will be his assistant captains.
While it might seem clear to choose Draisaitl since he’s their top player with a lot of playoff experience, this also symbolizes a passing of responsibility to him.
Moritz Muller, who is 39 years old, has played in three Olympics for Germany and has spent 22 years in the German League. He has been the Team Captain since 2018, but he is now handing this honor to Draisaitl.
This choice isn’t as obvious it may seem.
39 YO Moritz Muller has 22 seasons with the Cologne Sharks, has played in 3 Olympics and captained Team Germany since 2018.
This marks the passing of a torch in German hockey. https://t.co/0hjoz0ZBCq— Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@SportsnetSpec) February 9, 2026
Having the entire country of Germany recognize him as their flag bearer is meaningful for Draisaitl, but getting the approval from his teammates might matter even more for the tournament.
Draisaitl is stepping up as the leader of German Hockey, and he deserves it. He is already the best German player in NHL history, and his future achievements will only confirm this.
It’s amazing for Leon Draisaitl to earn so much respect and recognition from his homeland on such a big stage, and he truly deserves it. Fans of the Oilers are excited to see their superstar seize this opportunity.
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