F Konsta Helenius (2024, 14th, BUF)

[golgoXIII]

just curious to know how his development camp was so far ???

 

[GettingYourMoms]

just curious to know how his development camp was so far ???

Few good flashes, decent defensively, he needs at least 2 years in AHL, definitely longshot.

 

[golgoXIII]

Few good flashes, decent defensively, he needs at least 2 years in AHL, definitely longshot.

cool thanks

 

[GettingYourMoms]

cool thanks

no problem

 

[Fearnot]

 

[Svedu]

Let's not forget that he's more than two years younger than great and hyped prospects like Noah Östlund and Jiri Kulich, first rounders as well. Of course he will play at least one season with Rochester.
If he even makes it next year and one year before they did that's quite impressive because I consider those two other prospects as very promising.

I mean the Sabres do have such a young forward group but they are older than Konsta. It will be difficult to get ice time before other first round picks before. I can mention others like Rosén, Benson, Cozens, Krebs, Peterka besides stars in their prime like TT and Tuch.
Thing is I already rate Östlund and Kulich higher than some of the players in Sabres. Peterka is born 2002 and very underrated in the league and it's not like they will keep Konsta playing in a fourth line role.
So not even a hot take seeing him playing for the Rochester by now.

 

[GettingYourMoms]

Let's not forget that he's more than two years younger than great and hyped prospects like Noah Östlund and Jiri Kulich, first rounders as well. Of course he will play at least one season with Rochester.
If he even makes it next year and one year before they did that's quite impressive because I consider those two other prospects as very promising.

I mean the Sabres do have such a young forward group but they are older than Konsta. It will be difficult to get ice time before other first round picks before. I can mention others like Rosén, Benson, Cozens, Krebs, Peterka besides stars in their prime like TT and Tuch.
Thing is I already rate Östlund and Kulich higher than some of the players in Sabres. Peterka is born 2002 and very underrated in the league and it's not like they will keep Konsta playing in a fourth line role.
So not even a hot take seeing him playing for the Rochester by now.

Kulich had 2 great seasons in AHL, Rosen too. I think every new guy in that org(Blunt Sabres) is busted unless he wants to play in bottom6.

 

[CowbellConray]

He plays very "vet like". Willing to take contact, makes smart plays over flashy ones, and defensively sound. I've actually seen him pass off good opportunities in his other preseason games, so I was happy to see him hit that one-timer home.

He needs a year or two in the A to continue to develop for sure. There is an NHL player here though

 

[mattihp]

Very few Finns who have played a good season in liiga will play more than a season in the AHL due to its track record with Finnish skaters.

 

[13to40]

Watched him play against Detroit yesterday.

He’s going to be one hell of a player as soon as this season for the sabres; he was a force to reckon with out there.
Congrats sabres fans on getting a real good one!

 

[Razor Face]

Thought he looked really good against Ottawa the other night, interested to see how his year goes

 

[Gabrielor]

I don't think the ceiling is super high, but the floor is basically a guaranteed hit.

 

[Faceboner]

I don't think the ceiling is super high, but the floor is basically a guaranteed hit.

Meh top 6 high iq do it all responsible guy. Ceiling is good he has the vision, attention to detail, skating and an urgency to his game while remaining calm, focus and poised. Plays a very mature game but the skill is there a 60 point two way playmaking center is probably his ceiling. He also seems to be a guy who can exceed expectations maybe he is a JEE ,Elias lindholm or a dannault.

 

[WayTooCold]

Okish bottom 6 grinder. Not very high IQ. A few years in the AHL then his ceiling could be 50 points career high in the NHL.

 

[The Frying Finn]

Okish bottom 6 grinder. Not very high IQ. A few years in the AHL then his ceiling could be 50 points career high in the NHL.

You make it sound like a defensive center who scores 50 points is a bad thing. Especially in Buffalo, where 50 points would make him one of the top scorers.

 

[Chainshot]

First AHL goal:

 

[Chainshot]

Slick SO winner tonight in Cleveland -

 

[Chainshot]

Snipe on the breakaway -

 

[Chainshot]

Three game goal streak now with this one that seemed to overpower Greaves -

 

[Beerz]

4 game goal streak now.

 

[shotvalley]

Does Helenius play center position in Rochester?

 

[Chainshot]

Does Helenius play center position in Rochester?

Yes.

 

[Gabrielor]

He's been one of the Amerks' 3 or 4 best players, at 18, scoring regularly, and at 5v5.

He doesn't have a crazy shot or speed or handles, he just does everything so solidly.

Still a tough ceiling to peg down, but basically guaranteed 3rd liner at least.

 

[Goldenhands]

He's been one of the Amerks' 3 or 4 best players, at 18, scoring regularly, and at 5v5.

He doesn't have a crazy shot or speed or handles, he just does everything so solidly.

Still a tough ceiling to peg down, but basically guaranteed 3rd liner at least.

Nick Suzuki like player with a bit more grit and skating to his game. The brain + compete makes this player special.

I had him ranked ahead of Sennecke and Iginla, Buffalo got a steal at that spot.

 

[TLEH]

Live in Rutland Vermont but often in Utica for work. Caught both games last weekend. He stands out for always making the right play. Not a crazy athlete but understands the game and where to be.