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Darren Helm Inks Deal With Colorado Avalanche

July 29, 2021 at 12:50 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson 4 Comments

Longtime Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm has signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche in free agency. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports the deal carries a $1MM cap hit.

Come October, Helm will be playing his first NHL game outside of the Detroit Red Wings organization. After 14 seasons in Detroit, which included 744 games and a Stanley Cup ring, Helm will be departing for Denver for what could be his last season in the NHL. Helm’s dealt with constant injury issues, mainly concussions, throughout his career. He’s still managed to tally over 100 goals and 250 points over the course of his career. Last season was a career-worst for the 34-year-old, however, scoring just eight points in 47 games.

Helm carries limited upside for the Avs, but brings a gritty veteran presence to what is shaping up to be a very youthful and inexperienced bottom-six forward group. While his scoring ability is non-existent, Helm’s still been a good defensive forward on a team that hasn’t played much defense in recent seasons. He likely slots in as the team’s fourth-line center, possibly a direct replacement for Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. It looks to be a solid bet for the Avs, who gain a dependable defensive presence to aid their youth.

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  1. HockeyBoz

    4 years ago

    WOW, Signing with the old archenemy !!

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    • Polish Hammer

      4 years ago

      Rivalries went out with the tough guy. Now the opposition picks up your tab and buys your soy lattes. Funny how Old time hockey became a saying back in the day yet today’s game is a far cry from even then.

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    • FearTheWilson

      4 years ago

      U hit the nail on the head. HAMMER TIME!

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  2. urban schocker

    4 years ago

    Helm should be a good addition for Colorado. His cup experience and hunger to play for a winner should be a plus.

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