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Bryan Helmer

Washington Capitals

1972/07/15 37

6-1 208

Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Canada

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Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Capitals 12 0 3 3 -1 2 0 0 0 0 8

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Likes to pinch in from the point. Has good NHL size and plays well in transition from the back end when he's on his game.
Flaws
  • Must start banging more bodies with his 6-1, 208-pound frame. Needs to show more consistency at the NHL level.
Career Potential
  • Reserve defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 18, 2009 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
July 28, 2009 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Hershey Bears (AHL) to a one-year contract.
January 21, 2009 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
January 14, 2009 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
December 28, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
December 23, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
December 10, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
November 28, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
September 26, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
July 24, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Washington Capitals/Hershey Bears (AHL).
September 21, 2007 Assigned to San Antonio (AHL).
September 25, 2006 Assigned to San Antonio (AHL).
July 19, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes to a two-year contract.
September 24, 2005 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
September 15, 2004 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
July 21, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings.
February 29, 2004 Recalled from Springfield (AHL).
February 5, 2004 Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
February 5, 2004 Missed 53 games (left shoulder injury).
July 25, 2003 Acquired from the Vancouver Canucks.
January 29, 2003 Assigned to Manitoba (AHL).
January 26, 2003 Recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
January 24, 2003 Assigned to Manitoba (AHL).
December 30, 2002 Recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
October 9, 2002 Assigned to Manitoba (AHL).
September 12, 2002 Re-signed by the Vancouver Canucks to a one-year contract.
December 29, 2001 Recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
September 26, 2001 Re-signed by the Vancouver Canucks and assigned to Manitoba (AHL).
February 25, 2001 Assigned to Kansas City (IHL).
February 9, 2001 Recalled from Kansas City (IHL).
December 31, 2000 Assigned to Kansas City (IHL).
October 19, 2000 Recalled from Kansas City (IHL).
October 3, 2000 Assigned to Kansas City (IHL).

Trades

July 24, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Washington Capitals/Hershey Bears (AHL).
July 19, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes.
July 21, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings.
July 25, 2003 Vancouver Canucks traded Bryan Helmer to the Phoenix Coyotes for Martin Grenier.
July 27, 2000 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks.
December 19, 1998 Claimed by the St. Louis Blues off waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes.
July 17, 1998 Signed as a free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes.
July 10, 1994 Signed as a free agent by the New Jersey Devils.

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