Darren helm would probably be pretty cheap and would help PK

He would be cheap because he is terrible. The guys I listed are better quality 3C's which is what the FLyers would want.

You're overvalueing AA and undervalueing Helm. AA can't play center, is dependent on his line mates for success, is a defensive liability, doesn't always show up to games, and needs to be used in a sheltered role with sheltered minutes. Helm can play center and wing, amazing penalty killer, amazing at getting the puck out of the d zone, can play anywhere in the line up, used in a shut down role and still puts up similar numbers to AA, has chemistry with everybody on our team, and one of the hardest working players on the team. Given the choice I would have Helm be a 3C. The Wings have a huge problem of being stuck in our own zone, so I wouldn't trade him just because it would be that much worse with out Helm.

Helm is well below the league average on faceoffs and his advanced stats are not good. As for AA my thinking is that he moves to wing as soon as Frost is ready for the 3C role.

Helm has a career average of 51.3% and posted 51.4% last season. He played Nielsen's left wing most of the season which is why he had a down year face off wise. AA has a career FO of 42%. If that's your plan, AA isn't your guy. Anisimov would be perfect.

If I'm looking at this correctly...You really hate Rubstov.

I'd go get any of those guys, they're all nice adds except for Zajac. He's been a 1 trick pony since signing that abomination of a contract. Even at 4M he's severely overpaid. Guy can;t create offense to save his life. He's similar to Plekanec now. Excellent defensive center but forget scoring and creating. That part of their game is long gone.

You're overvalueing AA and undervalueing Helm. AA can't play center, is dependent on his line mates for success, is a defensive liability, doesn't always show up to games, and needs to be used in a sheltered role with sheltered minutes. Helm can play center and wing, amazing penalty killer, amazing at getting the puck out of the d zone, can play anywhere in the line up, used in a shut down role and still puts up similar numbers to AA, has chemistry with everybody on our team, and one of the hardest working players on the team. Given the choice I would have Helm be a 3C. The Wings have a huge problem of being stuck in our own zone, so I wouldn't trade him just because it would be that much worse with out Helm.

What? Anisimov is not a defensive liability and he most definitely does not play in a sheltered role, and he literally hasn't played wing outside of like 3 games for the Hawks in 3 seasons. I know Columbus used him there for a bit when their center depth was better, butt he Hawks never really did because Q liked him at center. Q often throws our AA during defensive situations, late game when protecting a lead, which is part of why his WOWY numbers away from his offensively skewed linemates are less. His transition and passing numbers are very solid as well.

Now, he is not great at faceoffs, but those are overrated on a whole since they've been proven to not impact possession/goals/wins (their impact ends about 6 seconds after the event), and he does not instantly have chemistry with everyone. However, Anisimov is a good on the PK and is great at net front presence on the PP, and is a good maintainer 5v5, so he definitely has value. I don't think he's worth his contract necessarily, especially as a 3C, but he's a good player to have on your team for depth.

What? Anisimov is not a defensive liability and he most definitely does not play in a sheltered role, and he literally hasn't played wing outside of like 3 games for the Hawks in 3 seasons. I know Columbus used him there for a bit when their center depth was better, butt he Hawks never really did because Q liked him at center. Q often throws our AA during defensive situations, late game when protecting a lead, which is part of why his WOWY numbers away from his offensively skewed linemates are less. His transition and passing numbers are very solid as well.

Now, he is not great at faceoffs, but those are overrated on a whole since they've been proven to not impact possession/goals/wins (their impact ends about 6 seconds after the event), and he does not instantly have chemistry with everyone. However, Anisimov is a good on the PK and is great at net front presence on the PP, and is a good maintainer 5v5, so he definitely has value. I don't think he's worth his contract necessarily, especially as a 3C, but he's a good player to have on your team for depth.

I'm talking about Andreas Athanasiou not Artem Anisimov.

I'm not going to argue over Helm because there is absolutely no point in getting him if we can acquire a much better 3C.

The big point is Athanasiou will be a big disappointment as 3C. Don't forget about free agency. Statsny and Bozak aren't bad options and won't cost you any assets.