Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) Not what we were wanting to hear, unfortunately. From George Malik (link), in regards to Helm's likelihood of playing: He's not even practicing, so highly unlikely, I'd say. Doubtful. When he was injured they said he was done for the playoffs. Don't think anything has changed. Edited May 13, 2013 by Crymson 1 dragonballgtz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) would have been a hell of a boost if he did, such a shame. rest up helm i want to see you back first game next season Edited May 13, 2013 by brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I wasn't expecting Helm to come back till next season anyway. Back injuries are no joke, take your time Helm, see you next year. 1 Namingway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Anyone have a dekeyser update? I don't even know if it was his top or bottom hand, which makes a big difference in recovery time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 As much as I hate to see Helm out, his absence has given Andersson a chance to show he's a capable center at the NHL level. I appreciate the effort Emmerton puts forth, but I think Dats/Flip/Andersson/Helm gives us much better depth at center. One positive to take out of it. 3 Danielsm, P. Marlowe and St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 At this point, let Helm get fully healthy so he is ready for the start of next season. I would hate for him to play and really seriously hurt himself more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingnut in WA 86 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I'd much rather keep him out and let him come back rested and ready to go next year. As much as it would please me to see him in the lineup I don't want to see his first game since febuary be a playoff game, pretty much getting thrown right back into the fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Anyone have a dekeyser update? I don't even know if it was his top or bottom hand, which makes a big difference in recovery time They said he's most likely out for the complete playoffs, even if we had made it to the finals. It's a 6-8 week recovery and the finals would fall right on the 6 week mark. Last i've heard they said he would be ready in July Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Everybody get healthy and we'll have a better chance of repeating next year. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I'm afraid he's turning into a vegetable. Can't remember the last time he even played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I think people need to get used to this with helm. Back injuries are unpredictable. Could never go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Behind Enemy Lines in CO 11 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I think people need to get used to this with helm. Back injuries are unpredictable. Could never go away. Back in the early 90's I was living in Phoenix and my wife was a big Suns basketball fan and of course so was/is most of the city. Those were the days of Charles Barkley and after his big first season in 93 where the Suns went to the finals he started to develop back problems. He never recovered from those issues and his career started to decline from there on out. There were stories of him laying in the aisle on the team plane on trips because it hurt too much to sit in a proper seat. Would suck to see Helm in the same situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I think people need to get used to this with helm. Back injuries are unpredictable. Could never go away. I think you need to stop making assumptions. I'm afraid he's turning into a vegetable. Well, vegetables DO get sliced often by sharp objects. But the similarities end there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 What a grim update. Makes it seem like he's lying in a dark room somewhere grimacing over his back pain all day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Just rest for 13-14 Helm....we don't need to risk it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 2 Datsyukian_Deke_13 and Ally reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Helm will bs back next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Not good news. Hopefully he can be back to 100% come next year. Back issues are unpredictable, though. His presence has really been missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 15, 2013 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_drew_miller_hopes_to.html Coach Mike Babcock said center Darren Helm, who has played only one game this season due to a back injury, will not be ready to play in this round. Helm has not been skating with the club. On another injury note, Miller might be ready to play tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 if Karlsson can slice his ankles off practically and come back in no time, Helm lighting weights injury can be back.. not giving up hope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 Yah, don't risk Helm's long term health. Any chance we can give DeKeyser a bionic thumb and put him back in? 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 15, 2013 Yah, don't risk Helm's long term health. Any chance we can give DeKeyser a bionic thumb and put him back in? Injury bug sucks. We need to get these guys back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_drew_miller_hopes_to.html On another injury note, Miller might be ready to play tomorrow. Really for Miller??? That's an upgrade to me on the pk and physical play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IDLE19 3 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 "and Darren Helm, who has been ruled out of the series, also skated and will travel to Chicago." Source - http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/05/red_wings_mikael_samuelsson_le.html Found this interesting. good to see he is on his feet and moving around. could be a good sign. I believe he doesnt play this year but next year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted May 15, 2013 I just hope helm doesn't come back and get another freak injury like the skate cut. I say just relax and target next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites