It appears there’s a misunderstanding: Leon Draisaitl is a German-born NHL hockey star, not a Miami Dolphins football player, and he plays for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL—not the NFL—under head coach Kris Knoblauch, not a football coach.
There is no credible report that Draisaitl has submitted a transfer letter, left the Oilers, or ever promised Coach Kris Knoblauch anything along those lines.
✅ What we do know:
- On September 3, 2024, Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million contract extension with the Oilers—starting in the 2025–26 season—with an average annual value (AAV) of $14 million, the highest in NHL hist
- This deal reaffirmed his commitment to Edmonton, where he said he couldn’t picture himself in another jersey and calling himself an “Oiler for lif
- In May 2025, Edmonton Oilers announced that Draisaitl would take on a dual role: continuing as a star left wing while also serving as a player‑advisor focused on developing young talent and scouting European prospects—fictional narrative from a tabloid-style source (nellysports)—but no actual transfer, leaving, retirement, or resignation letter was ever repo
It looks like the initial premise may stem from a fictional or satirical article, since no major news outlet or reputable journalism sources have reported Draisaitl submitting any transfer notice.
🧩 Clarifications and Likely Mix-Up:
- Leon Draisaitl has never played football and has never been associated with the Miami Dolphins.
- His coach is Kris Knoblauch, the Oilers’ coach in the NHL—not an NFL coach.
- There are no verified reports of him submitting a letter to request a transfer—or even expressing desire to leave Edmonton.
If you meant something else:
- Were you referring to a NFL player on the Miami Dolphins with a similar name or storyline?
- Or did you see a fictional or fan-made piece that combined names from different sports?
If you share more details—like the player’s full name, position, or context—I’d be glad to help clarify or fact-check further.
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