Timo Helbling

Timo Helbling (born July 21, 1981 in Basel, Switzerland) is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for HC Lugano of the Swiss National League A.

Playing career
Helbling was drafted in the 6th round, 162nd overall by the Nashville Predators in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

In the 2005-06 season, Helbling played 60 games for the Springfield Falcons of the AHL before he was recalled to the Tampa Bay Lightning to make his NHL debut.

Helbling signed with the Washington Capitals for the 2006-07 season, playing primarily with AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, before he was traded by the Capitals to the Sabres along with Dainius Zubrus for a first round pick and Jiri Novotny on February 27, 2007.

Helbling was then assigned to the affiliate of the Sabres, the Rochester Americans. Following the season, Timo was returned to his native Switzerland, signing with HC Lugano.