00:00 – Intro
00:12 – Ducks Lock Down Drew Helleson: 2-Year Contract Details & Breakout Season Analysis
03:44 – Drew Helleson Signs 2-Year Deal with Ducks: Contract Details & Analysis
1. Ducks Lock Down Drew Helleson: 2-Year Contract Details & Breakout Season Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Drew Helleson to a two-year contract extension through the 2026-27 NHL season! Get all the details on this crucial signing.
Helleson had a standout 2024-25 rookie season with Anaheim, recording 13 points (4G, 9A) and a +6 rating in 56 games. He led all rookie NHL defensemen in plus/minus and shorthanded ice time while ranking top-three in points, assists, and total ice time.
We break down his impressive development since being acquired from Colorado in 2022, including his 59 career NHL games, 153 AHL appearances with San Diego, and international success with Team USA (2022 Olympian, 2021 World Junior gold medalist).
Learn why this 24-year-old Minnesota native is becoming a core piece of the Ducks’ blue line with analysis of his defensive impact, offensive upside, and role in Anaheim’s rebuilding plans.
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2. Drew Helleson Signs 2-Year Deal with Ducks: Contract Details & Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Drew Helleson to a two-year, $2.2 million contract ($1.1M AAV), avoiding arbitration. The 24-year-old emerged as a full-time NHL player last season with 56 appearances, 13 points, and a team-leading +6 rating despite Anaheim’s overall negative goal differential.
Breaking down Helleson’s role: While advanced metrics show room for improvement in possession (43.1% Corsi), his physical shutdown style produced 99 hits and 73 blocks. We analyze his development path from Boston College to the NHL, his trade history (acquired in Josh Manson deal), and how Joel Quenneville’s coaching might elevate his game.
Additional updates:
– Ducks have $21.4M cap space
– Unsigned RFAs: Sam Colangelo & Mason McTavish
– Context of Lukas Dostál’s recent 5-year extension
Helleson’s contract keeps him an RFA through 2027, positioning him as Anaheim’s #6/#7 defenseman. We break down his unique +6 rating on a struggling team and future potential.
