Leon Draisaitl Under Fire for Disrespectful Behaviour in Handshake Line
Yesterday evening, the Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers. The series was fiercely disputed, and both sides resorted to low blows.
The defenseman was suspended for one game due to this incident, but it seems that Draisaitl hasn't gotten over it yet.
Draisaitl Under Fire for Disrespectful Behavior in Handshake Line
After the game, during the traditional handshake line, Draisaitl did something that didn't go unnoticed by Pietrangelo.
When it was their turn to shake hands, Draisaitl showed his reluctance to do so.
You can see the sequence in the video below:
It's completely normal for there to be animosity between players during the playoffs.
Draisaitl will have the entire summer to reflect on his actions.
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