DARREN
HELM
W
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
192 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
16
years
Debut
Mar 13, 2008
Born
Jan 21, 1987
(37 yrs)
St. Andrews, Manitoba
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2005 (5/132).
Drafted from
Medicine Hat (WHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-07-05 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2023-05-01 |
Missed the last 5 playoff games (undisclosed).
|
| 2023-04-22 |
Undisclosed, day-to-day.
|
| 2023-04-20 |
Missed the last 7 regular season and first playoff games (lower body injury).
|
| 2023-04-05 |
Lower body injury, day-to-day.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2021-22 (Colorado), 2007-08 (Detroit) |
| Memorial Cup | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2006-07 |
Scouting Report
His skating skills never eroded even as he got older. He worked hard every shift, killed penalties well and was a threat to score when his team is down a man. Never a big point producer, he was the type of player a coach could put on the ice to protect a late-game lead. Could also play any forward position, and became an accomplished defensive center late in his NHL career. Injuries were always an issue for him.
Long Range Potential: Speedy, reliable checking forward (when healthy).
