Darren Helm

Colorado Avalanche, Center
Age: 37-319d (Jan 20, 1987)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: CA
College: Medicine Hat
Drafted: Round 5 (#132 overall), 2005
INACTIVE

2022-2022 Extension

Darren Helm signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2022-23 36 $1,250,000 1.52% $1,250,000 $1,250,000
2023-24 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2022-23 36 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 1.52%
2023-24 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022-23 36 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2021 Free Agent

Darren Helm signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2020 Extension

Darren Helm signed a 5 year , $19,250,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $19,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,850,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $19,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2012-2015

Darren Helm signed a 4 year , $8,500,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $250,000 signing bonus, $8,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,125,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $8,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,125,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2010-2011

Darren Helm signed a 2 year , $1,850,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,850,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2007-2009 Rookie

Darren Helm signed a 3 year , $1,798,332 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,798,332 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $599,444.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,798,332
Average Salary:
$599,444
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$33,618,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 21
Active
$663,500
$663,500
2008 22
Active
$630,000
$1,293,500
2009 23
Active
$500,000
$1,793,500
2010 24
Active
$825,000
$2,618,500
2011 25
Active
$1,000,000
$3,618,500
2012 26
Active
$1,750,000
$5,368,500
2013 27
Active
$1,750,000
$7,118,500
2014 28
Active
$2,500,000
$9,618,500
2015 29
Active
$2,500,000
$12,118,500
2016 30
Active
$5,000,000
$17,118,500
2017 31
Active
$4,500,000
$21,618,500
2018 32
Active
$3,750,000
$25,368,500
2019 33
Active
$3,000,000
$28,368,500
2020 34
Active
$3,000,000
$31,368,500
2021 35
Active
$1,000,000
$32,368,500
2022 36
Active
$1,250,000
$33,618,500
Total
$33,618,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
14 $28,868,500 $2,500,000 - $31,368,500
2 $2,250,000 - - $2,250,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
21
$663,500
$663,500
$663,500
2008
22
$630,000
$630,000
$1,293,500
2009
23
$500,000
$500,000
$1,793,500
2010
24
$825,000
$825,000
$2,618,500
2011
25
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$3,618,500
2012
26
$1,500,000
$250,000
$1,750,000
$5,368,500
2013
27
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$7,118,500
2014
28
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$9,618,500
2015
29
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$12,118,500
2016
30
$4,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000
$17,118,500
2017
31
$3,500,000
$1,000,000
$4,500,000
$21,618,500
2018
32
$3,500,000
$250,000
$3,750,000
$25,368,500
2019
33
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$28,368,500
2020
34
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$31,368,500
2021
35
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$32,368,500
2022
36
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$33,618,500
Total
$31,118,500
$2,500,000
$33,618,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
14 $28,868,500 $2,500,000 - $31,368,500
2 $2,250,000 - - $2,250,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 COL Feb 27, 2023 - Mar 22, 2023 0 Lower Body
2022-23 COL Oct 11, 2022 - Jan 02, 2023 0 Undisclosed
2021-22 COL Jan 17, 2022 - Feb 10, 2022 0 Lower Body
2018-19 DET Nov 19, 2018 - Jan 02, 2019 0 Upper Body
2017-18 DET Jan 22, 2018 - Jan 31, 2018 0 Lower Body
2016-17 DET Nov 17, 2016 - Jan 20, 2017 0 Shoulder
  • Jul 13, 2022 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract extension with Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 29, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Oct 18, 2019 Fined $5,000 Slashing against Elias Lindholm (CGY)
  • Jul 01, 2016 Signed a 5 year $19.25 million extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 19, 2012 Signed a 4 year $8.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 04, 2010 Signed a 2 year $1.85 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 27, 2006 Signed a 3 year $1.798 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 30, 2005 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 5 (#132 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Oct 18, 2019 Slashing against Elias Lindholm (CGY) $5,000
Fines: 1 $5,000
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2022 COL 11 0 0 0 -1 10 0 0 0 0 3 16 4 31
2021 COL 68 7 8 15 -5 93 0 0 1 1 27 114 14 103
2020 DET 47 3 5 8 -3 83 0 0 0 0 20 39 10 6
2019 DET 68 9 7 16 -6 102 0 0 1 1 26 88 37 15
2018 DET 61 7 10 17 -11 107 0 0 1 3 26 50 20 16
2017 DET 75 13 18 31 3 141 0 0 2 2 36 131 39 45
2016 DET 50 8 9 17 -6 98 2 2 0 1 18 71 20 216
2015 DET 77 13 13 26 -2 165 0 0 0 0 26 115 32 39
2014 DET 74 15 18 33 7 158 3 4 2 0 25 131 12 223
2013 DET 41 12 7 19 1 82 1 0 2 0 14 69 14 269
2012 DET 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 6
2011 DET 65 9 16 25 3 118 0 0 0 0 26 89 12 394

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 13, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract extension with Colorado (COL)
Jul 29, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Colorado (COL)
Oct 18, 2019
Fined $5,000 Slashing against Elias Lindholm (CGY)
Jul 01, 2016
Signed a 5 year $19.25 million extension with Detroit (DET)
Jun 19, 2012
Signed a 4 year $8.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Aug 04, 2010
Signed a 2 year $1.85 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Sep 27, 2006
Signed a 3 year $1.798 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jul 30, 2005
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 5 (#132 overall)

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