DARREN HELM NEWS

Hangs up skates Helm decided to bring an end to his playing career Wednesday, per Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey.

Impact Helm is hanging up his skates after recording 119 goals and 286 points in 823 career NHL games with Detroit and Colorado. He's a two-time Stanley Cup winner, having participated in the Red Wings' 2008 championship run and the Avalanche's 2022 success. He had no points, 16 hits and three blocks in 11 contests with Colorado and missed considerable time due to injury last season.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Sunday Helm (undisclosed) will miss Game 7 versus Seattle on Sunday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Helm will miss his fifth straight game after playing 8:15 in Game 2. The center was unable to pick up a point in 11 regular-season games this season.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Helm (undisclosed) is slated to miss Friday's contest against Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Helm is set to miss his fourth straight game. He had no points, 10 shots, four PIM and 16 hits in 11 regular-season outings.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Helm (undisclosed) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus Seattle, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Helm has played in just one game past April 1 and has missed the last three Avalanche contests. When he's healthy enough to return, Helm will likely serve on the fourth line.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Helm (undisclosed) will not play Monday against the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Helm has now missed two straight games and 10 of the last 11. His next chance to suit up will be Game 5 on Wednesday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Helm (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 3 against Seattle on Saturday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Helm logged 8:15 of ice time Thursday after missing eight straight games with a lower-body injury. It's not clear if he's being held out of the lineup due to a new issue or if his previous injury is still bothering him. Helm had no points, 10 shots, 16 hits and four blocks in 11 regular-season outings.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return vs. Seattle Helm (lower body) is set to return for Game 2 against the Kraken on Thursday, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Helm is drawing into the lineup for the first time since April 1. He had no points, four PIM, 16 hits and three blocks in 11 regular-season contests. Helm is projected to play on the fourth line with Matt Nieto and Logan O'Connor.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Helm (lower body) is questionable for Game 2 against Seattle on Thursday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Helm hasn't played since April 1st, but Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is hoping to get him back Thursday. The 36-year-old forward had no points, 10 shots, 16 hits and three blocks in 11 regular-season contests. If Helm is available for Game 2, then he'll likely serve on the fourth line.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Game 1 Helm (lower body) is not ready to return for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Helm will miss the start of the postseason. The 36-year-old was labeled as out indefinitely earlier in April, so until he returns to a practice or morning skate, his return to game action shouldn't be considered imminent.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for postseason Helm (lower body) may not be ready for the start of the playoffs, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Impact Helm was previously labeled out indefinitely and will now for sure miss the final two regular-season contests, if not longer. Injuries have limited the 36-year-old center to just 11 games this year in which he tallied zero points, 10 shots and 16 hits while averaging a career-low 9:00 of ice time. Given his injury concerns this season, it wouldn't be a shock to see Helm call it a career at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action indefinitely Helm (lower body) is out indefinitely, per NHL.com.

Impact Helm has missed the last two games with the injury. He has missed most of the season with a multitude of injuries and has yet to pick up a point in 11 games of action this season.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isn't available vs. San Jose Helm (lower body) won't play Thursday versus San Jose, per Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.

Impact Helm is set to miss his second consecutive contest. His current lower-body issue is separate from the one that kept him out of the lineup from Jan. 14-March 20. Injuries have limited Helm to just 11 appearances this season.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be monitored Helm did not play Tuesday due to a lower-body injury, Meghan Angley of DNVR.com reports.

Impact This information makes it clearer as to why Helm did not play Tuesday against the Sharks. A separate report from Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reveals the Avalanche staff may monitor Helm down the stretch. Colorado, which clinched a playoff berth with a 4-3 overtime win Tuesday, appears to be preparing the forward for the postseason. Helm has been limited to 11 games due to a pair of lengthy injuries.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Helm (undisclosed) won't suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact It's unclear what will prevent Helm from playing Tuesday. Ben Meyers will slot into a bottom-six role for this contest.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Returns to action Helm had one shot on goal, one hit, one blocked shot and four penalty minutes over 6:24 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact This was Helm's first game action since Jan. 14 and just sixth game played all season. He was in the penalty box for what turned out to be Pittsburgh's game-winning goal, but it was a call neither Helm nor head coach Jared Bednar agreed with, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now. Helm centered the fourth line, which has been his role since becoming a member of Colorado in the 2021-22 season.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche look to keep win streak alive, host the Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche head into a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks as winners of five games in a row

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Senators host the Avalanche after Stuetzle's 2-goal game

The Ottawa Senators host the Colorado Avalanche after Tim Stützle's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Senators' 6-3 loss

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traveling with team Helm (lower body) joined the Avs for their three-game road trip with coach Jared Bednar telling reporters Tuesday, "He is getting close and in a full contact jersey. He is on the r...

Impact With Artturi Lehkonen (finger) facing a 4-6 week absence, the Avs could certainly use Helm to fill out their forward compliment. Still, even when healthy the 36-year-old Helm isn't going to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his limited offensive upside and will likely have significant rust to shake off the first few times out.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer Helm (lower body) is getting closer to being available to return to the lineup, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact McGahey added Helm was spotted wearing a regular jersey during Colorado's morning skate Monday but won't play against Montreal. He has been limited to just five appearances this season. Once Helm is cleared to be activated from injured reserve, he is expected to occupy a bottom-six spot in the lineup.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kings take win streak into game against the Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings aim to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Avalanche

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose visits Colorado after shootout win

The San Jose Sharks visit the Colorado Avalanche after the Sharks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche take winning streak into home matchup against the Devils

The Colorado Avalanche take on the New Jersey Devils with a six winning streak on the line

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on IR Helm (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Helm has missed the last 17 games due to this latest injury and has been limited to a mere five outings this season. With the veteran center considered out indefinitely, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him placed on IR in order to free up a roster spot. If Helm can get healthy this season, he should still be in the mix for a spot in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche look to keep win streak going, host the Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights with a five win streak on the line

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS