Helm decided to bring an end to his playing career Wednesday, per Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey.

EDGE Analysis

Helm is hanging up his skates after recording 119 goals and 286 points in 823 career NHL games with Detroit and Colorado. He's a two-time Stanley Cup winner, having participated in the Red Wings' 2008 championship run and the Avalanche's 2022 success. He had no points, 16 hits and three blocks in 11 contests with Colorado and missed considerable time due to injury last season.

Helm (undisclosed) will miss Game 7 versus Seattle on Sunday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Helm will miss his fifth straight game after playing 8:15 in Game 2. The center was unable to pick up a point in 11 regular-season games this season.

Helm (undisclosed) is slated to miss Friday's contest against Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Helm is set to miss his fourth straight game. He had no points, 10 shots, four PIM and 16 hits in 11 regular-season outings.

Helm (undisclosed) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus Seattle, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Helm has played in just one game past April 1 and has missed the last three Avalanche contests. When he's healthy enough to return, Helm will likely serve on the fourth line.

Helm (undisclosed) will not play Monday against the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Helm has now missed two straight games and 10 of the last 11. His next chance to suit up will be Game 5 on Wednesday.

Helm (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 3 against Seattle on Saturday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Helm logged 8:15 of ice time Thursday after missing eight straight games with a lower-body injury. It's not clear if he's being held out of the lineup due to a new issue or if his previous injury is still bothering him. Helm had no points, 10 shots, 16 hits and four blocks in 11 regular-season outings.

Helm (lower body) is set to return for Game 2 against the Kraken on Thursday, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Helm is drawing into the lineup for the first time since April 1. He had no points, four PIM, 16 hits and three blocks in 11 regular-season contests. Helm is projected to play on the fourth line with Matt Nieto and Logan O'Connor.

Helm (lower body) is questionable for Game 2 against Seattle on Thursday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Helm hasn't played since April 1, but Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is hoping to get him back Thursday. The 36-year-old forward had no points, 10 shots, 16 hits and three blocks in 11 regular-season contests. If Helm is available for Game 2, then he'll likely serve on the fourth line.

Helm (lower body) is not ready to return for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Helm will miss the start of the postseason. The 36-year-old was labeled as out indefinitely earlier in April, so until he resumes practicing, his return to game action shouldn't be considered imminent.

Helm (lower body) may not be ready for the start of the playoffs, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Helm was previously labeled out indefinitely and will now for sure miss the final two regular-season contests, if not longer. Injuries have limited the 36-year-old center to just 11 games this year in which he tallied zero points, 10 shots and 16 hits while averaging a career-low 9:00 of ice time. Given his injury concerns this season, it wouldn't be a shock to see Helm call it a career at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.