Darren Helm signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The 34-year-old forward scored eight points (three goals, five assists) in 47 games for the Red Wings last season, his 14th in Detroit.
“Darren is a high-energy, competitive player who brings veteran leadership to our team,” Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said. “He helps our depth up front, is good on face-offs and is an effective penalty killer. Darren is a Stanley Cup champion who will be a great addition to our dressing room.”
Selected by the Red Wings in the fifth round (No. 132) of the 2005 NHL Draft, Helm has scored 251 points (112 goals, 139 assists) in 744 regular-season games. He has also scored 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) in 82 Stanley Cup Playoff games, including helping Detroit win the Cup as a rookie in 2008.
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