Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl has always had a great deal of respect for fellow forward Vasily Podkolzin. Ahead of the new season, Draisaitl underlined just how much he values him as a linemate. Leon Draisaitl is just gassing up Vasily Podkolzin; he loves to play with him. While much of the spotlight stayed on Draisaitl, he credited Podkolzin as an important part of his production. Beyond possession metrics, Podkolzin led the Oilers with 211 hits and ranked second on the team in blocked shots.