Konsta Helenius
19-Year-Old
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Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres in July of 2024.
Working through slump
Helenius was held off the scoresheet for the 10th time in his past 12 AHL outings Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Helenius has been something of a mixed bag in his rookie season with Rochester. He enjoyed a four-game goal-scoring streak from Nov. 1-8 and collected six assists across four appearances from Feb. 11-20, but he also went scoreless in seven of eight outings from Nov. 9-27, in addition to his recent slump. Some degree of inconsistency isn't shocking for a young player -- Helenius is still just 18 -- and especially for one transitioning to North American hockey. He previously recorded 14 goals and 36 points in 51 regular-season appearances with Jukurit Mikkeli of Finland's Liiga in 2023-24. It seems fair to believe that Helenius needs more time to develop in the minors, but he has a lot of potential. The Sabres selected him with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Helenius has been something of a mixed bag in his rookie season with Rochester. He enjoyed a four-game goal-scoring streak from Nov. 1-8 and collected six assists across four appearances from Feb. 11-20, but he also went scoreless in seven of eight outings from Nov. 9-27, in addition to his recent slump. Some degree of inconsistency isn't shocking for a young player -- Helenius is still just 18 -- and especially for one transitioning to North American hockey. He previously recorded 14 goals and 36 points in 51 regular-season appearances with Jukurit Mikkeli of Finland's Liiga in 2023-24. It seems fair to believe that Helenius needs more time to develop in the minors, but he has a lot of potential. The Sabres selected him with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
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Returning to AHL
Helenius will rejoin AHL Rochester after playing for Finland at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.
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Signs entry-level contract
Helenius signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo on Monday.
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Talent raises Buffalo's stock
Helenius was the 14th overall pick by the Sabres at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.
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Likely to start in AHL
Helenius will probably begin the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Rochester, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
ANALYSIS
Helenius has decided to play in North America during the upcoming campaign. The 18-year-old forward generated 14 goals and 36 points in 51 regular-season contests for Jukurit of Finland's Liiga in 2023-24. He added two goals and four helpers in six playoff outings. The Sabres chose Helenius with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He should get a look during training camp before being assigned to the minors.
Helenius has decided to play in North America during the upcoming campaign. The 18-year-old forward generated 14 goals and 36 points in 51 regular-season contests for Jukurit of Finland's Liiga in 2023-24. He added two goals and four helpers in six playoff outings. The Sabres chose Helenius with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He should get a look during training camp before being assigned to the minors.