Bad Vlad Forever 1 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 Guy has been a complete beast this playoffs, as he was last playoff. Amazing speed, great hands, big hits, takeaways....the guy is in on almost every big play. I cannot say enough good things about his work ethic. Impressive as hell. Please use this thread to heap praise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 He's the hardest working player on the ice, IMO. The guy hustles to every loose puck like there's one minute left in the third. He's earned every bit of my respect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowHuntingFool 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 The dude has some serious speed, I was amazed how he pulled away in the breakaway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 I wouldn't say he's a beast that's in on every big play, but he was one of the best forwards on the team tonight. Helm is having an amazing post-season right now- the Wings couldn't possibly ask for more from him. Big hits, lots of speed, good defense, great face-offs, the occasional clutch goal... Yup, he's had a great post-season so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 My nickname for him is Energizer Bunny... I'm sure that doesn't need explanation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabcakes'n'redwings 4 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 I'm buying a 43 jersey saturday when i get paid haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 That 2nd goal was clutch!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Vlad Forever 1 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 seriously, i went to game 3 and 6, watched the rest of the series on tv, and tv doesn't do him justice. he's laying down big hits and getting to loose pucks all the time. i'm just floored. don't get me wrong, franzen has been huge and i still want a mule jersey, but #43 is making my decision very complicated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 he's awesome cant say enough about him, should be playing 20 min a night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 he's awesome cant say enough about him, should be playing 20 min a night. I wish we had 6 Helms for our 3rd and 4th lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 If there wasn't a thread about Helm when I got on here, I was going to start one. This kid is amazing, he works so hard every shift. His goal tonight was incredible, and after his missed breakaway attempts, that was great to see him finally light it up. I swear, once he can get the game to slow down for him while still being as fast as he tries to play now, we're going to see a lot less "Bambi on ice Helm" and a lot more "Pavel Bure Helm." Good stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Husker BigGuy 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 The pure hustle of Cleary, Helm, and Ericcson has been fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heed316 7 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 So who ends up losing a spot on the roster? There is no way they can send him down AGAIN after how he has done again in this year's playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 Helm and Ericsson are locks for starter positions next season. My favorite new players! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoDakWing 8 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 I'm buying a 43 jersey saturday when i get paid haha I wanna get a 43 jersey too. Debating on a 26 or 43. But this kid is AWESOME. love watching him play. seems he has that same lil switch that the wings have come playoff time. Regular season he was there sure but not like he is now. HELM FTW!!! :siren: :siren: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 Give 'em Helm! was the battle cry all night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 I think this kid could be a diamond in the rough. He's got some puck skills to go along with the speed and hitting ability to be more than Draper in his prime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 HELM! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ti-girl 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 He's amazing. Once his hands catch up to his speed, he's goiung to be unstoppable. We saw it in the Dub...see it now in the NHL. *sigh* MY baby is growing up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 What do you guys think of the Draper comparison? I actually think that the only thing those two have in common is their skating ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 That 2nd goal was clutch!!! seriously, i went to game 3 and 6, watched the rest of the series on tv, and tv doesn't do him justice. he's laying down big hits and getting to loose pucks all the time. i'm just floored. don't get me wrong, franzen has been huge and i still want a mule jersey, but #43 is making my decision very complicated Guys- I'd definitely hold off on the jerseys until he's played more than a full season wearing #43. I'm a hockey card 'tard, so I can tell you the majority of players recently have different jersey numbers now than they did as rookies. When new players come in they usually decide who gets to keep their number based on seniority within the league and respect for each player's accomplishments. Rookies have a tough time winning that argument Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 What do you guys think of the Draper comparison? I actually think that the only thing those two have in common is their skating ability. Seriously? Then I have a feeling you're going to be disappointed in Helm next year. Helm is speedy, really strong on the draw, a great shutdown player, and provides energetic checking. He's suited to grinding it out on the 3rd and 4th lines. Draper, in his prime was speedy, really strong on the draw, a great shutdown player, provided energetic checking and chipped pretty well offensively (good for 15 goals a year on average during his prime). Draper had decent hands, Helm really doesn't. Even Babs said he won't score much at this level. When he does score it's with his speed, which is fine. Just don't expect Helm to be a 15 goal a year guy- the odds are really stacked against that. So how isn't Helm the new Draper? Draper was a better scorer while Helm has more energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 I wanna get a 43 jersey too.I'm definitely getting a Helm jersey now (will he be keeping #43, what do you think?). Don't own a Wings jersey yet, but I'm gonna need one for the games in Stockholm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 I'm definitely getting a Helm jersey now (will he be keeping #43, what do you think?). Don't own a Wings jersey yet, but I'm gonna need one for the games in Stockholm. Like I said- rookies are the most likely to change their number over time, either because someone more senior shows up and wants to keep their number they had on another team, or because the number they wore as a rookie wasn't their first choice and they waited it out until it became available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drfnr14 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 he is a greaty assect to the team. his playoff numbers speak for themself!! what an amazing player!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
