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Wings' Helm (Back) Will Not Return Against Chicago

CBSSports.com FantasyDarren Helm (back) will not return during the Red Wings' second round series against the Blackhawks but hasn't given up hope of coming back later on if the team advances, MLive.com reports.

May 22, 2013

Red Wings' Darren Helm staying off ice after latest setback, hoping extended rest will cure back

Grand Rapids Press — Speedy center hasn't skated in nearly three weeks. He hasn't relinquished hope of returning later this postseason. He said surgery has not been discussed.

Detroit Red Wings May 22, 2013

Wings' injured Darren Helm aches to return but suffers setback

Detroit News — Helm was expected to be the Red Wings' third-line center before injuring his back in the weight room just before training camp began in January this lockout-shortened season.

Detroit Red Wings May 22, 2013

Red Wings' Darren Helm can't play, but he can please fans

Detroit Free Press — Red Wings forward Darren Helm wasn't playing in Game 6, but he was posing for pictures, at least for one fan. About 20 minutes before the puck dropped Friday night, Helm, who has missed almost the entire season with a back injury, was walking around on the lower level of Joe Louis Arena.

Detroit Red Wings May 10, 2013

Darren Helm hopes to play this season but Detroit Red Wings aren't counting on speedy forward

Grand Rapids Press — Helm has appeared in just two games in the last 13 months. He sprained his MCL last season, suffered lacerated tendons in his first playoff game after returning and has appeared in just one game this year because of a mysterious back injury.

Detroit Red Wings April 30, 2013

Injured Darren Helm joins Red Wings on trip to Anaheim (with video)

Detroit Free PressDarren Helm wasn't about to let a five-hour plane trip keep him from a trip to Disneyland.

Detroit Red Wings April 29, 2013

Wings' Bertuzzi works out hard on ice in Calgary

Detroit Free Press — Forward Mikael Samuelsson (chest muscle) didn't join the optional morning skate until most of the regulars were coming off. Darren Helm isn't even on the trip, because the last time he flew back and forth to western Canada, sitting on the plane for so long tightened up his back.

Detroit Red Wings April 17, 2013

Wings' Helm Continues To Skate

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Darren Helm (back), who did not accompany his teammates on their current road trip, continues to skate in Detroit, MLive.com reports.

April 17, 2013

Winging It In Motown: Red Wings should shut down Darren Helm, Todd Bertuzzi this season

Detroit Free Press — Helm is only 26 years-old and with three years left on his contract, the Wings have invested enough in him that they should be far more concerned about his long-term health than his ability to play this season.

Detroit Red Wings April 11, 2013

Wings' Helm Likely Done For Year

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Coach Mike Babcock doesn't think that Darren Helm (back) will play again this season, the Detroit Free Press reports. "He's not going to play hockey, right, this year, I don't think," Babcock said. "So we've got to get ourselves into the playoffs and be ready to go without him."

April 9, 2013

Wings' Babcock: Darren Helm likely done for season

Detroit Free Press — Helm has missed all but one game because of back pain that dates to just before the season began. He has skated, suffered a setback, skated some more, rested a few days; rinse and repeat.

Detroit Red Wings April 9, 2013

Red Wings preparing to go without speedy center Darren Helm for rest of the season

Grand Rapids Press — Helm continues to skate but he says he hasn't made much progress in his effort to return from a back injury that has idled him for all but one game.

Detroit Red Wings April 9, 2013

Darren Helm won't play for Red Wings this season, Babcock thinks

Detroit News — Babcock acknowledged this morning after a vigorous practice that Darren Helm, an important component of the Red Wing's front end, centering the third line and killing penalties, is unlikely to play this season.

Detroit Red Wings April 9, 2013

Red Wings' Darren Helm will push harder in rehab; no contract talks taking place with Valtteri Filppula

Grand Rapids Press — Helm stays behind during trip to see how his back responds to hard skating. Todd Bertuzzi still not where he wants to be. Kyle Quincey close to returning.

Detroit Red Wings April 4, 2013

Red Wings updates: Henrik Zetterberg, Mikael Samuelsson day-to-day, Darren Helm sees specialist

Grand Rapids PressDarren Helm is said to be on the right path. He'll start pushing it in practice and see how the back responds.

Detroit Red Wings April 2, 2013

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Darren Helm Photos

  • Red Wings' Darren Helm staying off ice after latest setback, hoping extended rest will cure back
    Speedy center hasn't skated in nearly three weeks. He hasn't relinquished hope of returning later this postseason. He said surgery has not been discussed.
  • Darren Helm hopes to play this season but Detroit Red Wings aren't counting on speedy forward
    Helm has appeared in just two games in the last 13 months. He sprained his MCL last season, suffered lacerated tendons in his first playoff game after returning and has appeared in just one game this year because of a mysterious back injury.
  • Red Wings preparing to go without speedy center Darren Helm for rest of the season
    Helm continues to skate but he says he hasn't made much progress in his effort to return from a back injury that has idled him for all but one game.
  • Red Wings' Darren Helm will push harder in rehab; no contract talks taking place with Valtteri Filppula
    Helm stays behind during trip to see how his back responds to hard skating. Todd Bertuzzi still not where he wants to be. Kyle Quincey close to returning.
  • Red Wings updates: Henrik Zetterberg, Mikael Samuelsson day-to-day, Darren Helm sees specialist
    Darren Helm is said to be on the right path. He'll start pushing it in practice and see how the back responds.
  • Red Wings' Darren Helm not on trip, not due back soon; Patrick Eaves appears to be out for Friday
    Red Wings' forward Darren Helm won't play for at least the next four games. AP File Photo   ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Just a quick update before the Detroit Red Wings get on the ice for their late afternoon practice...
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    Red Wings News Red Wings' Darren Helm has 'minor setback' in his attempt to return from back injury | MLive.comIsn't that great. Kyle Quincey to miss four-to-six weeks with fractured cheek bone - NHL - Sporting News This really sucks. 'Going Green' at the Joe - Detroit Red Wings - NewsThe Wings face off against the Wild at Joe Louis arena on Wednesday March 20th for DTE Energy’s third annual 'Going Green Night'. Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi trying to avoid back surgery, has no idea when he'll be able to return | MLive.comI don't think he will play again this season. Detroit Red...
  • Red Wings' Darren Helm has 'minor setback' in his attempt to return from back injury
    Fast-skating center left the practice ice after 10 minutes, when his back flared up. He won't play Wednesday.