‘A little SOF': Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle spends offseason getaway in the South of France amid his contract uncertainty
Edmonton Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have taken their on-ice partnership to a new level—vacationing together off the ice with their wives. Just days after Draisaitl's wedding to Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins on August 2 in Les Baux-de-Provence, France, the newlyweds were joined by McDavid and his longtime partner, Lauren Kyle, for a sun-soaked getaway along the French coastline.
A glamorous escape filled with laughter, style, and sea views
Lauren shared glimpses of the trip on Instagram, capturing the couples enjoying breathtaking ocean views from a boat, wandering picturesque streets, and relaxing in chic summer outfits. One standout post featured McDavid and Lauren dancing, each holding a drink, radiating a carefree vacation mood. In another, Lauren stunned in a white seaside dress while McDavid kept it casual in a white t-shirt and beige pants.
The captions were short yet heartfelt, with one reading, 'A little SOF 🌊 🌞', hinting at the South of France's serene charm. Another post from the rehearsal dinner showed Lauren in a striking blue cut-out dress and Celeste in a classic white gown, a nod to the elegant pre-wedding celebrations. 'The rehearsal 💜🤍🪻,' Lauren wrote, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the festivities.
Fans get a rare peek at the NHL stars' personal lives before the grind resumes
In addition to the lighthearted moments, Lauren's posts included intimate group shots—like one of her hugging McDavid from behind, while Celeste perched on Draisaitl's lap, all four sharing smiles.
These rare glimpses into the players' personal lives gave fans a chance to see a different side of the Oilers' dynamic duo, far from the high-pressure atmosphere of the NHL season.
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Now, with training camp around the corner, both McDavid and Draisaitl are preparing to shift gears from leisure back to the grind of chasing hockey's ultimate prize. After back-to-back playoff heartbreaks, the Oilers are entering the 2025–26 season with one mission: lifting the Stanley Cup. But for now, the two stars and their wives seem content making memories that will last well beyond the final buzzer.
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