Leon Draisaitl
Also known as: Drai
The German center who forms half of Edmonton's record-shattering duo with Connor McDavid. Draisaitl's dry humor and decade of on-ice telepathy with his captain make him hockey RPF's favorite other half.
Popular Leon Draisaitl Ships
Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl
Leon Draisaitl/Matthew Tkachuk
2k works
The Battle of Alberta's most personal feud — Tkachuk the league's premier pest, Draisaitl the German superstar who once sneered 'his game is fine' about him — became hockey RPF's favorite hate-ship. Their on-ice history of slashes, scrums, and grudging post-handshake respect culminated in facing off for the Stanley Cup. The fandom never needed them to like each other; the loathing was the point.
Common Tropes in Leon Draisaitl Fanfiction
Other Hockey RPF Characters
Sidney Crosby
6k works
Pittsburgh Penguins captain and generational talent whose obsessive routines and aw-shucks Nova Scotia politeness made him hockey fic's defining protagonist. His two-decade partnership with Evgeni Malkin is the genre's cornerstone ship.
Evgeni Malkin
5k works
Russian superstar center who defected dramatically to join Pittsburgh and has spent his whole career alongside Crosby. Fic adores his bilingual humor and the loyalty that kept the duo together through every rebuild.
Connor McDavid
2k works
The Edmonton Oilers captain widely considered the best hockey player of his generation, a hockey robot whose private life is a locked vault. Fic fills the blank space, most often alongside his longtime teammate Leon Draisaitl.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Leon Draisaitl?
Leon Draisaitl appears in 2k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Hockey RPF fandom. You can browse all Leon Draisaitl fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Leon Draisaitl ships?
The most popular Leon Draisaitl ships include Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl, Leon Draisaitl/Matthew Tkachuk. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Leon Draisaitl fanfiction?
Common tropes in Leon Draisaitl fanfiction include Friends to Lovers. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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