More Promising News

Ansar Khan is reporting that Helm has been recalled from Grand Rapids. You're shocked right? Babcocks number 1 and 2 together at last....it's a thing wet dreams are made of.

Since both Holland and Babcock have said Hossa and Draper should practice on Tuesday and play in game one on Thursday...I am guessing this isn't due to an injury. Especially since Babcock said months ago Helm would play with the Wings on their Playoff run.

The question now is who will be the healthy scratch? Matt at On the Wings thinks Kopecky is a strong possibility...and he's probably right. However, I would much rather give Kopecky a shot and sit Maltby. For most of the season he has been either a liability or non existent. I can think of 3 times where I remember him playing well. There is certainly enough veteran presence in that locker room that Maltby won't be needed. But that's not usually how the Wings roll...Columbus is physical and as of late I would argue Kopecky has discovered how big he is and could potentially be an asset.

None the less, it will be interesting to see. I'm just excited to have Helm back up with the Wings. So many teams have a hard time containing his speed and I think Columbus will be one of those. So Welcome Back!

You know who I miss....

Darren Freaking Helm!



Yes I know he hasn't been gone for long, and we have made it through most of the season without him, but I still miss the guy.

I remember a while back someone wrote that he was like a coked up version of the 90's Draper, and I could not agree more. I am not even going to try to come up with a better analogy...NOTHING can top that!

When I think of Darren Helm one thing comes to mind. That stupid blue puck they used to have on TV (another great creation by you know who) for all of the people who apparently found it too difficult to follow the game....


Well I propose that they bring it back specifically for Helm, the guys all over the place!

Luckily Babs already said he should be in the playoffs...although we already knew that since Mikey is the President of the Darren Helm fan club. Although he may be struggling to split his time with his responsibility as the Vice President of the Ericsson fan club.....

No real point to this post, just got to thinking it would be nice to have his energy and speed back....


Yeah as far as the picture choice....just thought it was weird. I particularly like the people in the back ground....they are either very bored or seriously contemplating the logistics of what is taking place.