Erin Andrews gave a special shoutout to Celeste Desjardins, fiancée of Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl, during a recent episode of her and Charissa Thompson’s Calm Down podcast. The conversation came shortly after Draisaitl signed a massive eight-year, $112 million contract extension with the Oilers, making headlines in the hockey world.
Andrews, a Fox Sports NFL reporter, couldn’t help but gush over Desjardins while discussing girl crushes with Thompson. “I’ve never met Leon Draisaitl, who just signed a huge contract with the Edmonton Oilers, or his fiancée, but she is so hot,” Andrews said. The comment came during a casual conversation about women they admire, particularly for their looks and style.
Andrews shared how her husband, former NHL player Jarret Stoll, had recently mentioned Draisaitl’s new contract. “Jarret was literally just saying, ‘Did you see Draisaitl signed an eight-year deal?’ And I go, ‘Wow, he’s rich and has a hot fiancée, what a life!’” Andrews added, “She is so good looking. I don’t know what nationality she is—I would assume European—but wow. She is so hot.”
Desjardins, a Canadian actress and model signed with Ford Models, has appeared in several Hallmark movies. Her stunning looks and successful career have earned her a significant social media following, and she recently celebrated her engagement to Draisaitl in July. The couple got engaged during a romantic getaway in Mallorca, Spain, where Draisaitl proposed by the ocean. Desjardins shared the moment on Instagram, writing, “The easiest yes. I love you forever,” alongside beautiful photos of the proposal.
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The engagement came just a month before Draisaitl secured his eight-year extension, worth $14 million annually.
Desjardins took to her Instagram Story to express her pride and love for her fiancé, posting a photo of the two on the ice at Rogers Place. “So incredibly proud of you baby,” she wrote. “I’ve watched you pour so much love and hard work into everything you do. Your commitment and passion for the game is unmatched. I can’t wait to see what the next 8 years have in store for you. So happy to be on this journey with you and get the privilege to call Edmonton home for the next 8 years.”
Draisaitl, who is entering the final season of an eight-year, $68 million contract he signed with the Oilers in 2017, has become one of the NHL’s most dominant players. His new contract extension secures his future with the team for the long haul, ensuring he remains a cornerstone of the Oilers franchise.
In addition to praising Desjardins, Andrews and Thompson also chatted about other women they admire, including Kylie Kelce, wife of former Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce, and Hannah Jeter, wife of baseball legend Derek Jeter.
The episode of the Calm Down podcast was fittingly titled, “I Have a Girl Crush,” and highlighted the hosts’ admiration for strong, stylish women like Desjardins, Kelce, and Jeter.
With Desjardins by his side and a lucrative contract extension in hand, Draisaitl is set for an exciting future, both on and off the ice.
