Who is Leon Draisaitl’s wife? Inside his relationship with Celeste Desjardins, personal life, NHL career and life away from professional hockey | NHL News
Leon Draisaitl is one of the NHL’s most recognizable stars thanks to his success with the Edmonton Oilers, but his life away from the rink has also drawn increasing interest. The German-born forward has had a decorated career in Edmonton, while keeping his personal life relatively private with Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins.In 2025, the couple celebrated a major milestone in their relationship when they tied the knot in southern France, having got engaged in Mallorca the previous summer. They’ve also traveled together, made close friendships in the Oilers community and lived with their dog Bowie.
Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers kisses his spouse Celeste Desjardins during Draisaitl’s 1000th NHL point ceremony prior to the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place on January 10, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images)
Who is Leon Draisaitl’s wife?
Leon Draisaitl married Canadian actress and model Celeste Desjardins. Desjardins, who is originally from Sudbury, Ontario, has an entertainment career that includes credits like Taken, Fashionably in Love and other television and film projects. Through her relationship with Draisaitl, she’s also remained close to the hockey world.At first, the couple was pretty private about their relationship. The pair went public with their relationship in 2018 and were engaged in July 2024, with Draisaitl proposing during a seaside moment in Mallorca, Spain. Desjardins said the proposal was an easy yes, while Draisaitl celebrated the occasion with a simple “Forever” message.
Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins’ relationship timeline
The couple got married in Provence in August 2025. The celebration was described as having occurred at a château with custom notes for guests and a reception that continued into the early morning.
| Year | Relationship milestone |
| 2018 | Draisaitl and Desjardins’ relationship became public |
| July 2024 | Draisaitl proposed in Mallorca, Spain |
| February 2025 | The couple traveled through Provence during the NHL break |
| August 2025 | Draisaitl and Desjardins married in southern France |
| January 2026 | Desjardins and Bowie joined Draisaitl for his 1,000-point Oilers celebration |
Leon Draisaitl’s NHL career and Edmonton Oilers journey
Draisaitl was taken third overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers and has played his entire NHL career with the Oilers. From a very well-regarded prospect, he rose quickly to be one of the league’s top centers and an important part of Edmonton’s long-term core along with Connor McDavid.His résumé includes the 2020 Hart Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award. In 2025, he was named to the NHL Quarter-Century Team alongside McDavid, a testament to his status as one of the game’s most influential players of the era.In December 2025, Draisaitl reached another career milestone with his 1,000th point in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers celebrated the feat in January 2026, with Desjardins and their dog Bowie on the ice for the ceremony. He became the 103rd player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points and the fifth Oilers player to do it.
Celeste Desjardins’ career, personal life and interests
Through acting and modeling, Desjardins has carved out an identity of her own, independent of her marriage to Draisaitl. Her screen credits include the television series Taken and Fashionably in Love, and her larger entertainment work has kept her in touch with audiences in Canada and abroad.She has maintained a lower profile than many partners of top sports stars, but social media has provided a few glimpses into her relationship and travels with Draisaitl. Her friendship with Lauren Kyle McDavid has kept her in a tight-knit circle around the Edmonton Oilers organization. Desjardins has also continued to work in the wedding and lifestyle spaces, including extensive coverage of the couple’s 2025 wedding in France.
Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins’ life away from hockey
Their relationship has grown with the rigors of the NHL schedule, too. The off-season travel and private celebrations have given them chances to spend time together outside of Edmonton and the pressures of professional hockey. The two took time away from the rink for travel and personal experiences, one example being a trip to Provence during the 2025 NHL break.Draisaitl and Desjardins are a reflection today of a relationship that has evolved with an elite hockey career, but has not become entirely defined by it. Draisaitl adds to his Edmonton Oilers legacy; Desjardins continues her entertainment career and personal pursuits. Their wedding in France was another chapter in a relationship that started long before Draisaitl became one of the NHL’s most established stars.
