extension with the Red Wings. Helm spent 14 years with the Red Wings, appearing in 744 regular-season games and recording 112 goals and 139 assists. His 744 regular season games with Detroit ranks 17th overall in the history of the franchise. He said he had "mixed emotions" about leaving Detroit, as he had "been here for a long time. I've raised a family here." Colorado Avalanche On July 29, 2021, the Colorado Avalanche signed Helm to a one-year, $1 million contract for the season. After recording 7 goals and 8 assists through 68 regular season games in a fourth-line role with the Avalanche, the team entered the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs with the second-best record in the league, but also a recent history of faltering in the second round of the playoffs. After sweeping the Nashville Predators, the Avalanche faced the St. Louis Blues in the second round. In Game 6 of the second round, with the game tied and seemingly heading to overtime, Helm scored a goal with 5.6 seconds left in regulation to send the Avalanche to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2002. The Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the conference finals to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, the third Finals appearance of Helm's career. The Avalanche went on to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games, Helm's second Cup win. On July 13, 2022, Helm was re-signed by the Avalanche to a one-year, $1.25 million contract extension for the season. International play Helm participated in the 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships for Team Canada; playing on the second and third lines, he won a gold medal. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International Awards and honours References External links 1987 births Living people Canadian ice hockey left wingers Colorado Avalanche players Detroit Red Wings draft picks Detroit Red Wings players Grand Rapids Griffins players Ice hockey people from Winnipeg Medicine Hat Tigers players Selkirk Steelers players Stanley Cup champions