Drew Helleson - NHL News & Rumors

No longer dealing with injury Helleson (undisclosed) isn't listed as injured on the Ducks' training camp roster.

Impact Helleson missed the end of Anaheim's postseason run due to an undisclosed injury, but he should be fully healthy for the start of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Across 60 regular-season appearances last year, he recorded two goals, 13 assists, 79 blocked shots, 63 hits and 20 PIM while averaging 16:58 of ice time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses out Thursday Helleson (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Vegas in Game 6 on Thursday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Helleson will be sidelined for his third consecutive contest, having been out of action for Games 4 and 5. Even when healthy, Helleson doesn't offer enough fantasy upside given his offensive limitations. As such, few fantasy managers will be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vegas visits Anaheim with 3-2 series lead

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Remains unavailable Helleson (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 5 versus Vegas on Tuesday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Helleson is stuck in a 61-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 23 versus the Bruins, a lengthy stretch without finding the back of the net. During his slump, the blueliner only recorded 34 shots, so fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting much from him offensively even if he does return to action.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights, Ducks meet with series tied 2-2

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks in game five of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Helleson (undisclosed) won't be an option for Game 4 against Vegas on Sunday, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Impact Helleson is dealing with a day-to-day injury and will miss at least one game. He has contributed one assist, five shots on net and nine hits in eight appearances this postseason. Radko Gudas (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 4 matchup against the Golden Knights. If Gudas can't play, Ian Moore or Olen Zellweger could replace Helleson in the lineup.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bags pair of apples Helleson notched two assists and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Helleson has gotten in the lineup twice in the last three games, as Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) and Radko Gudas (lower body) are both battling injuries. The 25-year-old Helleson is still limited to third-pairing minutes, so he's unlikely to be a major force on offense. He's earned 14 points, 36 shots on net, 59 hits, 75 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 55 outings this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini ties it late then sets up Wennberg's winner as the Sharks beat the Ducks 4-3

Macklin Celebrini scored with less than two minutes to play to tie the game then assisted on Alexander Wennberg’s winning goal with 31 seconds left to complete a four-point game as...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Losing playing time Helleson has been scratched in eight of the Ducks' 13 games since the Olympic break after sitting out Friday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Helleson's drop in playing time is partly a product of the arrival of John Carlson in a trade from the Capitals. The Ducks have occasionally gone to seven defensemen in the lineup, but that's not what they're currently doing, though Helleson has yet to sit more than four games in a row at any time this season. The 24-year-old has 12 points, 35 shots on net, 57 hits, 73 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 53 appearances.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought Monday Helleson registered an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Helleson snapped a 25-game point drought when he set up the first of Cutter Gauthier's two goals in the contest. The 24-year-old Helleson was scratched six times during the slump, but the Ducks have often opted to dress seven defensemen during their current rough patch of injuries. He's now at 10 points, 31 shots on net, 46 hits, 63 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 43 appearances this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Anders Lee scores twice as Islanders beat Ducks 5-2

Anders Lee scored twice and had two assists, and David Rittich made 31 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Islanders' Horvat leaves game with lower body injury

Islanders leading scorer Bo Horvat suffered a lower-body injury about seven minutes into the second period in Thursday’s game against Anaheim and did not return to the contest

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Stuck in skid Helleson's point drought reached 12 games in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact The Ducks saw 14 different skaters get on the scoresheet, but Helleson was one of the four who didn't. He's gone minus-2 with nine shots on net, 24 blocked shots and eight hits during his 12-game slump. On the year, he's at nine points, 27 shots on net, 30 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating across 29 appearances. With his physicality also trending down, his fantasy appeal is heavily limited.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks 7-0

JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-0 to snap a four-game...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Canucks' Garland dekes out Ducks defenders to score spectacular goal

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Olen Zellweger scores OT winner after Troy Terry's last-gasp tying goal in Ducks' 3-2 win over Utah

Olen Zellweger scored 1:50 into overtime after Troy Terry tied it with 4.1 seconds left in regulation, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over t...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Troy Terry scores twice as Ducks beat Red Wings 5-2

Troy Terry scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets second goal of season Helleson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Bruins.

Impact Helleson has two goals and a helper through seven appearances this season. The defenseman has been steady enough to move up to the top pairing alongside Jackson LaCombe after beginning the season on the third pairing. Helleson has some sneaky offense -- he put up 13 points in 56 regular-season games for the Ducks in 2024-25. This year, he's added 10 shots on net, six blocked shots, five hits and a minus-3 rating, but he should get better over time as he adjusts to a larger role. Helleson is in line for bigger minutes as long as Radko Gudas (lower body) is unavailable.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Terry snaps a third-period tie as the Ducks top the Bruins for a 7-5 win

Troy Terry snapped a tie in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Boston Bruins for a 7-5 victory

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine Tuesday Helleson scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Helleson gave the Ducks a 3-2 lead midway through the second period on a set-up from Chris Kreider. The goal was Helleson's first point in three games, and he's added five shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and a minus-1 rating this season. The Ducks are carrying just six blueliners early in the year, so the 24-year-old doesn't appear to have a reason to worry about his playing time. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Ducks for their five-game road trip, which begins Sunday in Chicago.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Kreider's 2nd goal is the late tiebreaker in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-3 win over the Penguins

Chris Kreider scored his second power-play goal in his Ducks home debut with 1:27 to play, and Anaheim beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 for its 10th consecutive victory in home ope...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL announces 2025-26 Opening Day rosters | NHL.com NEW YORK \-\- Following are NHL club rosters, as of 11:15 a.m., Eastern time today. The 2025-26 regular season begins today with three games...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • NHL.COM

Ducks rout Mammoth for 1st preseason win Matthew Phillips scores two goals, Drew Helleson has a goal and two assists and Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Strome and Ross Johnston all score in...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Pens two-year deal Helleson signed a two-year contract with Anaheim on Friday.

Impact Helleson established himself on the Anaheim blue line in 2024-25, playing 56 regular-season games. The 24-year-old, who was selected in the second round, 47th overall, in 2019 by Colorado, generated four goals, nine assists, 47 PIM, 99 hits and 73 blocked shots. He is slated to play on the third unit, alongside Olen Zellweger.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks extend qualifying offers to Lukáš Dostál, Mason McTavish, 6 others Defenseman Drew Helleson, forward Sam Colangelo, center Tim Washe and AHL prospects Calle Clang (goalie), Jan Myšák (center) and Judd Caulfi...

JULY 1, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

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