Darren Helm out for playoffs with lacerated wrist

[esteef 2,679]

Anybody got a link to a vid of the injury?

esteef

[Jedi 1,865]

Anybody got a link to a vid of the injury?

esteef

[mmamolo 287]

I hate to use devastating, but this sure feels like it. The bottom six is awful without Helm. Abdelkader hasn't shown any development to be able to fill Helm's role effectively. The Red Wings lose their fastest player and best fore checker at the time he becomes most valuable. I've seen enough of Emmerton too.

Fil - Z - Hudler

Mule - Pav - Nyquist

Bert - Abby - Cleary

Miller - Sheahan - Homer

I would throw Conner in over Sheahan, but sadly depth up the middle is already extremely thin without Helm.

I almost hate to say it, because in some ways I feel like it would be throwing Sheahan to the wolves (seeing as he has 0 games experience as an NHL Centre and only 1 game total), but Emmerton really can't play centre at this level (yet, or maybe ever). To me, it should either be the line up you posted or:

Filppula - Zettberg - Hudler

Franzen - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi

Miller - Abdelkader - Cleary

Connor - Sheahan - Holmstrom

[LeftWinger 4,953]

Very bad break.

Ya, no matter how you slice it!

[GoWings! 179]

Unbelievable. More adversity to overcome. I really hope this lights a fire under all their asses. This sucks. I think this game 2 is kind of a must win.

Edited April 12, 2012 by GoWings!

[Guest Crymson]

I almost hate to say it, because in some ways I feel like it would be throwing Sheahan to the wolves (seeing as he has 0 games experience as an NHL Centre and only 1 game total), but Emmerton really can't play centre at this level (yet, or maybe ever). To me, it should either be the line up you posted or:

Filppula - Zettberg - Hudler

Franzen - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi

Miller - Abdelkader - Cleary

Connor - Sheahan - Holmstrom

Sheahan is not eligible for the playoffs.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Where's the love for Nyquist? He needs to play. He's proved in the season he has the potential to be a difference maker.

Anywho, I think the thing that upsets me most about the Helm situation is that he was eyeing a game 2 return. If he didn't play last night this could have all been avoided. Crazy how things happen.

Edited April 12, 2012 by HockeyCrazy3033

[Guest Crymson]

Where's the love for Nyquist? He needs to play. He's proved in the season he has the potential to be a difference maker.

Anywho, I think the thing that upsets me most about the Helm situation is that he was eyeing a game 2 return. If he didn't play last night this could have all been avoided. Crazy how things happen.

The truly ironic thing is that the team would have had a greater chance of victory last night had Helm not been in the lineup.

[mmamolo 287]

Sheahan is not eligible for the playoffs.

Originally that's what I thought also. But I read, in more than one article, that he is in fact eligible. Just google it

Also, for all those who love Darren Helm here is a parting picture:

Plus this gem for good measure:

Edited April 12, 2012 by mmamolo

[RedWingsRox 614]

At this point, I just hope Helmer recovers fully and there isn't any career altering injury.

[esteef 2,679]

I think Radulov lifted his skate up on purpose. Nobody's leg comes up like that on that weak of a hit.

esteef

[Holmstrom96 347]

Get well Helmer! We're glad you're OK!

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

F*CK!!!

[Matt 1,048]

#FreeGoose

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Man talk about bad luck for the Wings in the first game.

I guess things can only get better, right?

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Tape that s*** up and get him back on the ice. Helm without a stick is still more effective than Emmerton.

[HelmFan 84]

Poor guy. I miss him already..

slightly off topic, but does anyone regret having Kris Draper retire? after our top two guys (or 3 counting Val), he was better the last two years than anyone that we have now.

[Jedi 1,865]

#FreeGoose

You might just get your wish!

https://twitter.com/#!/AnsarKhanMLive/status/190511056173547521

Nyquist skating on 3rd line with Abdelkader and Cleary. Miller moved to 4th line with Emmerton and Holmstrom.

[Salviaman 104]

This sucks...

[Dabura 12,207]

I'm pretty sure this team has a drinking problem.

[rick zombo 3,739]

I'm pretty sure this team has a drinking problem.

wtf?

[Jedi 1,865]

It's official. Goose is in tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/#!/DetroitRedWings/status/190525793393328129

Babcock says that Gustav Nyquist will be slotted in the lineup for Helm.

[wingsgirl001 983]

Oh man, poor guy can't get a break. He just came back and is out again.

He'll be missed, hopefully he recovers well and can come back for next year, and hopefully the Wings come out with some extra fire under their asses tomorrow. Win it for Helmer!

[MibJab 4]

Helm is one of my favorite Wings. It's gonna suck watching the Nashville games.

[Dabura 12,207]

wtf?

This ridiculous slew of injuries - they must be playing under the influence.