F Konsta Helenius (2024, 14th, BUF)

[Erikfromfin]

Right shot right winger. A skating machine flies past opponents down the wing also has good hands and goalscorers shot and finishing abilities also works hard defensivily. Top Finns for 2024 Draft.
Konsta Helenius at eliteprospects.com

Late but couple clips from Pohjola and Germany games

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[mattihp]

All except Torkki are pretty much career NHLers on that list. Nice

 

[vildurson]

I would say Helenius will be more natural center in NHL than Berkly Catton is. His high compete level works well for that.

 

[Jukurit]

Very good second playoff game for Helenius. Especially impressed by his compete and physical play. Plays like a man. Best player on his team today.

 

[mattihp]

Very good second playoff game for Helenius. Especially impressed by his compete and physical play. Plays like a man. Best player on his team today.

Imagine how physical he would be if only Sami would adopt him

 

[Jukurit]

Helenius 3 primary assist game in playoffs. He's been the best player on his team. Kid is a playoff beast! Creating chances, forcing turnovers, playing physical. Amazing player!

 

[mattihp]

Helenius 3 primary assist game in playoffs. He's been the best player on his team. Kid is a playoff beast! Creating chances, forcing turnovers, playing physical. Amazing player!

He was the catalyst for Jukurit. I am starting to hate the guy as a Kärpät fan :')

 

[Goldenhands]

I would say Helenius will be more natural center in NHL than Berkly Catton is. His high compete level works well for that.

Yep Catton likely ends up on the wing, high skills, but weak frame, lacks power and defensive consistency. I prefer Helenius personally.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I would say Helenius will be more natural center in NHL than Berkly Catton is. His high compete level works well for that.

I don't think either of them will be centers. Maybe small spot duty but likely wingers.

 

[Jukurit]

Very good playoffs for Helenius. 6 points in 6 games. I think he was the second best player on his team in the playoffs.

Competitive, physical, makes plays in tight spaces, plays without fear or hesitation. Helenius is made for playoffs hockey.

 

[Faceboner]

Very good playoffs for Helenius. 6 points in 6 games. I think he was the second best player on his team in the playoffs.

Competitive, physical, makes plays in tight spaces, plays without fear or hesitation. Helenius is made for playoffs hockey.

You think another year before ahl would be good or getting him acclimated to NA ice quicker is better?

 

[mattihp]

You think another year before ahl would be good or getting him acclimated to NA ice quicker is better?

He would be stupid to go to NA without a Liiga clause considering the level he is on.

 

[Jukurit]

You think another year before ahl would be good or getting him acclimated to NA ice quicker is better?

Should probably play in AHL next season. Not much left to prove in Liiga.

 

[OKR]

You think another year before ahl would be good or getting him acclimated to NA ice quicker is better?

Liiga style of play is so far from NHL hockey that sticking around would do him more harm than good imho.

 

[Faceboner]

Liiga style of play is so far from NHL hockey that sticking around would do him more harm than good imho.

It does seem more stagnant when I catch a couple clips more defense orientated probably due to the larger ice size. It seems Finland was becoming a powerhouse with guys like Laine and now it seems to have dropped off

 

[Qubax]

Would his offensive skill set be similar to Saku Koivu

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Would his offensive skill set be similar to Saku Koivu

He reminds me more Nick Suzuki. Prime Koivu was at another level in term of skating, hands and playmaking.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

He reminds me more Nick Suzuki. Prime Koivu was at another level in term of skating, hands and playmaking.

interesting. i get some ROR vibes from him.

 

[Svedu]

Poor mans Nicklas Bäckström could perhaps be a decent view of him. Both are tougher than they look and have some decent weight on them.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

 

[Goldenhands]

Impressive, few draft eligible players can play at the WC, in recent years, only Leo Carlsson, Fantilli, Reinbacher, Slafkovsky, Nemec, Jiricek, Power and Beniers, all top picks, made their way to the WC.

 

[pgfan66]

Impressive, few draft eligible players can play at the WC, in recent years, only Leo Carlsson, Fantilli, Reinbacher, Slafkovsky, Nemec, Jiricek, Power and Beniers, all top picks, made their way to the WC.

Big blow for the Finnish u18 hopes but it obviously makes sense for him and the men’s team.

 

[mattihp]

To be honest I would stack that first camp roster with Jukurit players with how they played against Kärpät. Demons.

 

[De Montreal]

Impressive, few draft eligible players can play at the WC, in recent years, only Leo Carlsson, Fantilli, Reinbacher, Slafkovsky, Nemec, Jiricek, Power and Beniers, all top picks, made their way to the WC.

Kaapo Kakko IIRC and he was great

 

[Jabba11]

Impressive, few draft eligible players can play at the WC, in recent years, only Leo Carlsson, Fantilli, Reinbacher, Slafkovsky, Nemec, Jiricek, Power and Beniers, all top picks, made their way to the WC.

Sounds like the perfect pick for Montreal hahaha

 

[Erikfromfin]

0+3 first two mens national team matches vs Latvia and just darn impressive throughout