00:00 – Intro
00:15 – Anaheim Ducks Sign Drew Helleson: What This Means for the Team
05:36 – Ducks Sign Drew Helleson: Two-Year Contract & Rookie Stats
09:24 – Ducks Lock Down Drew Helleson: 2-Year Contract Breakdown & Analysis
1. Anaheim Ducks Sign Drew Helleson: What This Means for the Team
The Anaheim Ducks have officially signed defenceman Drew Helleson to a two-year contract worth $2.2 million. In this video, we discuss Helleson’s performance last season, his potential impact on the Ducks’ defense, and what this signing means for the team’s future. We also touch on the Ducks’ busy offseason, including the extension of goaltender Lukas Dostal and other key moves. Join us as we analyze the Ducks’ strategy to become playoff contenders again!
2. Ducks Sign Drew Helleson: Two-Year Contract & Rookie Stats
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Drew Helleson to a two-year contract through the 2026-27 NHL season. Helleson, a standout rookie, led all NHL rookie defensemen in plus/minus (+6) and shorthanded time on ice in the 2024-25 season. This video explores his impressive stats, career highlights, and what this signing means for the Ducks. #Ducks #NHL #Hockey #DrewHelleson
3. Ducks Lock Down Drew Helleson: 2-Year Contract Breakdown & Analysis
Anaheim Ducks sign defenseman Drew Helleson to a two-year, $2.2 million contract extension. Breaking down the $1.1M AAV deal for the 24-year-old blueliner who avoided salary arbitration.
Helleson emerged as a full-time NHL defenseman last season with 4 goals and 9 assists in 56 games. He led all rookie defensemen in plus/minus (+6) and shorthanded ice time despite Anaheim’s overall negative goal differential.
We analyze his role transition from AHL San Diego to the Ducks’ regular lineup, his shutdown defensive potential under Joel Quenneville, and advanced metrics (43.1% shot share) that suggest areas for improvement.
Also covered: Helleson’s acquisition in the Josh Manson trade, Team USA credentials, and how this signing impacts Anaheim’s salary cap with $21.4M remaining space.
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