DREW HELLESON NEWS

Gathers assist in win Helleson notched an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Helleson has a pair of helpers over his last three games, an improvement on the four-game point drought that preceded this stretch. The 24-year-old defenseman is holding steady in a third-pairing role in the late stages of the campaign. He's up to 12 points, 48 shots on net, 81 hits, 60 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 45 contests.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pair of points in loss Helleson scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two hits, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Ducks.

Impact Helleson has three points over his last two contests after going 13 games without getting on the scoresheet. The 23-year-old's path to playing time is clear following the trade that sent Brian Dumoulin to the Devils, though Helleson has seen less time in the press box than Pavel Mintyukov or Olen Zellweger this season. Overall, Helleson has 10 points, 42 shots on net, 66 hits, 52 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-2 rating across 38 appearances.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Aliaksei Protas gets first NHL hat trick, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists as Capitals defeat Ducks 7-4

Aliaksei Protas had the first hat trick of his NHL career, Alex Ovechkin and Pierre-Luc Dubois each had three points and the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to fi...

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets on scoresheet with goal Helleson scored a goal on three shots, added five hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Helleson snapped a 13-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 23-year-old has been a regular in the Ducks' lineup since Jan. 23 -- he was scratched four times in five games before that, but his recent lack of offense has yet to cost him playing time. For the season, Helleson has eight points, 40 shots on net, 64 hits, 49 blocked shots, 31 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 37 appearances in a third-pairing role.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Colangelo scores 2, Dostal stops 31 shots as Ducks beat Islanders 4-1

Sam Colangelo scored twice, Lukas Dostal stopped 31 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 4-1

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid contributions to victory Helleson held a plus-2 rating and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Canucks.

Impact Helleson hasn't recorded a point in nine games, but showings like this one display the value he has. The 23-year-old's game currently isn't flashy, but there's certainly room to grow for the rookie. However, with the Ducks fully healthy on defense, Helleson yields little value to fantasy managers this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Records helper in Saturday's win Helleson logged an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Helleson has a helper in back-to-back games after sitting out four of the previous five contests. That's a good way for him to try to claim a larger role in the lineup, though he's likely to remain confined to third-pairing minutes. Helleson is at seven points, 25 shots on net, 25 PIM, 29 blocked shots and 36 hits over 23 appearances. As long as he plays well, he should be able to fend off any challenges from Olen Zellweger for the last spot in the Ducks' lineup.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with assist Helleson logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Helleson had been scratched in four of the previous five games, and he had gone eight contests without a point. The 23-year-old appears to have entered the mix of blueliners who may sit out occasionally, joining fellow young defensemen Olen Zellweger and Pavel Mintyukov. Competition should bring the best out of all of them as they look to solidify their NHL spots in the long run. Helleson has earned six points, 23 shots on net, 32 hits, 29 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 22 appearances. He has limited upside in a part-time role.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in win Helleson scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact Helleson has played in three straight games, this time staying in the lineup over Olen Zellweger. The 23-year-old Helleson was scratched for seven straight games between Dec. 9-22, and his spot in the lineup is far from secure. He has five points, 14 shots on net, 16 hits, 18 blocked shots and eight PIM through 13 NHL appearances this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part-time role in December Helleson drew into the lineup for the first time in eight games when he played in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact The Ducks' trades swapping Urho Vaakanainen for Jacob Trouba and dealing away Cam Fowler to St. Louis have led to a more balanced blue line between righties and lefties. Helleson is one of three right-shot defensemen, but he has sat out at times in favor of Pavel Mintyukov or Jackson LaCombe. Helleson has four points, 12 shots on net, 14 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances this season. As a young blueliner, Helleson is likely to fill a part-time role as long as he remains on the NHL roster.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends helper in loss Helleson posted an assist and two hits in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Helleson has a goal and three assists over seven NHL appearances during this stint with the Ducks. The 23-year-old has proven himself capable of handling third-pairing minutes. He's added three shots on net, a plus-2 rating, six hits and 10 blocked shots. Helleson's production probably isn't enough to sway most fantasy managers, especially given the team he's on, but he could be helping his cause to stick in the NHL once Urho Vaakanainen (upper body) is healthy again.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in overtime loss Helleson scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sabres.

Impact Helleson opened the scoring at 4:02 of the first period. The 23-year-old blueliner has three points over four outings since he was recalled from AHL San Diego. He's been limited to a third-pairing role, but he's holding his own and could make a case for more playing time even once Urho Vaakanainen (upper body) is ready to return. Helleson has added a plus-2 rating, six blocked shots, four PIM and three shots on goal.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in season debut Helleson provided a pair of assists, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-4 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Helleson drew into the lineup due to the absences of Cam Fowler (upper body) and Urho Vaakanainen (upper body). This was Helleson's first NHL action since he saw three games during the 2022-23 campaign. The 23-year-old blueliner is likely to see third-pairing minutes until Vaakanainen is healthy, as Fowler is out for 2-4 weeks. Helleson could make a case to stick around longer if he's able to make a positive impact in limited minutes.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Helleson was called up by the Ducks on Wednesday.

Impact Helleson has no points and 14 PIM in 12 outings with AHL San Diego in 2024-25. His presence gives the Ducks a seventh healthy defenseman on the roster. Cam Fowler (upper body) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against Vegas after being put on injured reserve Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to San Diego Helleson was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Tuesday.

Impact Helleson will likely see significant minutes with the Gulls as he continues to develop his game. The 23-year-old was a second-round selection by Colorado in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The Minnesota native has appeared in three NHL contests to this point, all coming with Anaheim during the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to AHL Helleson was sent down to AHL San Diego on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Helleson scored his first career goal during a three-game stint with Anaheim. The 22-year-old blueliner had 18 points in 64 AHL appearances.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal Helleson scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Helleson tied the game at 2-2 with his second-period tally. This was just his second NHL contest, though he's been limited to sheltered minutes on the Ducks' third pairing. He's added three shots on net, two hits, a blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. Helleson will likely have a chance to compete for an NHL job in training camp in September.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Looks like Drew Helleson has been recalled from... - The Athletic Looks like Drew Helleson has been recalled from AHL San Diego. Possible he could make his NHL debut for Ducks tonight with them playing only...

APRIL 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Called up Sunday Helleson was recalled from AHL San Diego on Sunday.

Impact Helleson had five goals and 18 points in 63 games with AHL San Diego. The 22-year-old blueliner will likely make his NHL debut Sunday against Colorado, the team that originally drafted him in 2019, with Scott Harrington (upper body) unlikely to play.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Ducks assign Drew Helleson back to AHL San... - The Athletic Ducks assign Drew Helleson back to AHL San Diego as they activate Kevin Shattenkirk from injured reserve. Helleson's NHL debut will have to...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eric Stephens: Should have pointed it out earlier but saw that... - The Athletic Should have pointed it out earlier but saw that Drew Helleson was recalled from AHL San Diego. I don't think he's making his NHL debut tonig...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM