Player Discussion Drew Helleson

[Hockey Duckie]

He's on a bit of a heater with 7 points in his last 7 games

WIll he be in the mix for a spot in the top 7 next year?

For the AHL club, most definitely! For the NHL club, it's highly unlikely. Helleson still hasn't figured out what his game is, is it being a shutdown guy, an offensive guy, or a two-way guy? Right now, he's in the middle of nowhere even though he's scored 7 points in the last 6 games of the season.

The NHL blue line might look like this next season...

Fowler - Luneau
Mintyukov - LaCombe
Zellweger - Gudas
Extras: Vaak, Lindstrom

There isn't room for Helleson if all those defensemen return.

 

[FiveTacos]

Extras: Vaak, Lindstrom

There isn't room for Helleson if all those defensemen return.

I think at most they keep one of Vaak and Lindstrom. And would not be shocked if they moved on from both ... It just depends on what the internal eval is of guys like Helleson. He's 23, either he gets a look next year or you might as well move on.

 

[McDonald19]

Another season of development, as 24-25 is his final waiver exemption season.

 

[MMC]

2 assists in his first game up

 

[Kalv]

2 assists in his first game up

In his NHL career he has 3p in 4 games. Around 62 point pace in a full season

 

[70sSanO]

I thought he looked good against Detroit. I think he needs to be given a chance.

It is unfortunate LaCombe has taken a step back. If Helleson can replace LaCombe that would be a good thing.

John

 

[KelVarnsen]

I dont think Helleson is going to replace anyone. IMO hes not good. He may be ok for a game or two while he plays on adrenaline but in my mind, he's an AHL player.