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Dwight Helminen

San Jose Sharks

1983/06/22 26

5-10 191

Hancock, MI, USA

1

the Edmonton Oilers in 2002 (8th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Hurricanes 23 1 1 2 -2 0 0 0 0 0 15

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has produced good point totals at lower levels and is also defensively responsible. Is not afraid to shoot the puck.
Flaws
  • Is a little undersized for the center position at the highest level. Needs to make better use of his linemates.
Career Potential
  • Reserve forward.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 16, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks to a one-year contract.
March 3, 2009 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
November 12, 2008 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
October 27, 2008 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
October 3, 2008 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
July 3, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes to a one-year contract.
July 7, 2007 Signed with the JYP Jyvaskyla of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
September 26, 2006 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
September 18, 2005 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
March 31, 2005 Re-assigned to Charlotte (ECHL).
March 22, 2005 Re-assigned to Hartford (AHL).
March 19, 2005 Re-assigned to Charlotte (ECHL).
March 18, 2005 Re-assigned to Hartford (AHL).
March 15, 2005 Re-assigned to Charlotte (ECHL).
March 9, 2005 Re-assigned to Hartford (AHL).
February 7, 2005 Re-assigned to Charlotte (ECHL).
November 24, 2004 Re-assigned to Hartford (AHL).
October 29, 2004 Re-assigned to Charlotte (ECHL).
August 3, 2004 Signed by the New York Rangers.

Trades

July 16, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks.
July 3, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes.
March 3, 2004 New York Rangers traded Petr Nedved and Jussi Markkanen to the Edmonton Oilers for Stephen Valiquette, Dwight Helminen and a 2nd round selection in 2004.
June 23, 2002 Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 8th round (244th overall) in 2002.

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