Darren Helm (shoulder) won't play during the opening weekend but should return the following week, Ansar Khan of MLive reports.

Helm (shoulder) won't play during the opening weekend, but should return the following week, Ansar Khan of MLive reports.

Analysis:

Helm was placed on IR earlier in the week, but is eligible to return at any time. He played in 75 games last season, scoring a career-high 15 goals while adding 18 assists for a career-high 33 points. His return to the ice will be a big boost to the Wings' forward depth.