The Edmonton Oilers offseason continues to make headlines as Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins seem to have teased the progress of a new luxury home project in Edmonton. Desjardins’s social media posts included construction updates and interior planning for Lauren Kyle’s design firm.The update comes at a critical time for the Edmonton Oilers organization. Questions about Leon Draisaitl’s long-term commitment have grown since the team’s early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but this latest development could mean stability around one of the franchise’s biggest stars.
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins builds new home with Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle interior assistance (Credit: Instagram/@celestedesjardins)
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl plans new Edmonton home with Lauren Kyle design support
Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins are reportedly building a new home in Edmonton with interior help from Lauren Kyle, the wife of Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.Desjardins recently shared early construction work, including wooden framing and luxury interior material choices, on Instagram stories. There were also several images referencing Kyle and Co. Design Studio, an interior design company in Edmonton founded by Lauren Kyle.The pairing has generated plenty of interest because of the closeness of the two Edmonton Oilers families. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been one of the NHL’s most dominant on-ice partnerships for years, and Lauren Kyle and Celeste Desjardins have been long-time friends off the ice.It’s timely for Edmonton Oilers fans. The chatter about Leon Draisaitl’s future grew louder after the franchise’s lackluster playoff exit following his pointed comments at season’s end about expectations within the organization. Trade rumors and contract talks quickly became hot topics across NHL coverage.But embarking on a major custom home project in Edmonton may be a sign of long-term comfort with the city and organization. The new property development may ease any concerns about his immediate future, as Leon Draisaitl still has a handful of seasons left on his current Edmonton Oilers contract.Lauren Kyle has received widespread recognition throughout Edmonton for luxury interior projects and lifestyle branding pursuits. Her work designing modern, high-end spaces has been showcased previously for NHL fans, particularly when it comes to the home of the McDavid family.This is a nice update on the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason storyline after playoff heartbreak. While the franchise continues to grapple with roster questions and updates from the NHL, Leon Draisaitl’s newest move off the ice could be a source of stability for the team’s superstar core.
