Drew Helleson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Drew Helleson is an NHL defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks. In the 2025-26 season Drew Helleson has 2 goals, 13 assists and 15 points in 60 games, worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Drew Helleson is a defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who has struggled to find consistent positive impact, currently holding a -1.4 GAR this season. In 60 games, the 25-year-old has contributed 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points.
Across three career seasons and 119 games, he has accumulated 7 goals and 22 assists for 29 points. His peak GAR of -0.5 in 2022-23 suggests he has yet to establish himself as a net positive player, though he does show a slight positive contribution in shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR).
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Anaheim Ducks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 208 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 2, Pick 47 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -5 | 20 | 39 | 5.1% | 16:58 | 45.7% | 1.9 | 0.0 | -1.4 | -0.25 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | -1.6 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 21th, WAR 21th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -1.8 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Drew Helleson has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 21st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.6).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.5 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drew Helleson's GAR this season?
Drew Helleson has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players.
What is Drew Helleson's WAR this season?
Drew Helleson has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Drew Helleson have this season?
Drew Helleson has 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 60 games this season.
Is Drew Helleson a good defenseman?
Drew Helleson ranks in the 21st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Drew Helleson's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Drew Helleson has accumulated -3.6 career GAR and 29 points.
When was Drew Helleson drafted?
Drew Helleson was drafted in 2019 — Round 2, Pick 47 — COL.