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Edmonton Oilers coach Todd McLellan likes forward Leon Draisaitl, a lot.

Likes the way he plays, when he’s really moving his feet, which is most of the time for his hockey club.

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He was aghast that anyone would think he thinks Draisaitl is a selfish player, even if some have wondered that after a piece of his quote post-game after the Oilers’ 4-2 win over the Bruins in Boston Sunday night.

“This is beyond belief,” McLellan said Monday afternoon.

Here’s what he said Sunday when asked about Draisaitl’s game at centre:

“He skated tonight. … Leon skates, a lot of the time he just skates for Leon. Tonight, he skated for his teammates and created open ice and did some things that were beneficial to his linemates, using his size and creating space. So that was nice to see. And we need him to continue,” McLellan said.

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Here’s what McLellan said Monday:

“I was giving Leon a compliment because Leon is a dominant player when Leon skates for Leon and creates ice. But he’s an even better player when he’s got his legs going more, because it opens up more space for others,” McLellan said.