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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[Pavel Buchnevich]

Sounds like Samu Tuomaala. Would that be a good comparison?

 

[ddlennon]

4 points in both playoff games so far with 1+3 in each,imo more of opposite of tuomaala with great puck skills and playmaking combined with accurate wrister and great transition play should be one to follow for 2024 for sure 1st round potential maybe he plays at next summer hlinka already?

 

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[Bileur]

What a bizarre picture to choose for his eliteprospects page.

 

[Erikfromfin]

Interestingly his played most the games this season at center switch I didn't expect. I think he is more dangerous at wing but lets see

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Has been the best player for Finland at the U17’s in my opinion.

Big body, physical, real good skater.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Looks really good. First round talent for 2024. Maybe a first half of the first round talent. Can do it all offensively. Maybe a little small, but a big offensive threat.

 

[Jukurit]

Loaned to Jukurit for rest of the season. Nice!

 

[JabbaJabba]

Good move for him. Hopefully he will get some playing time in Liiga soon.

 

[Jukurit]

Clips from WHC U17.
Impressive skating and puck control.

 

[ijuka]

Yeah, although several times he went for a really low % shot when a premium passing opportunity was available, so hopefully he has high hockey IQ.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Playing tonight on the 4th line in CHL playoff match in Switzerland. It's his first game against men. Quite a game to make your debut.

 

[Jukurit]

Playing tonight on the 4th line in CHL playoff match in Switzerland. It's his first game against men. Quite a game to make your debut.

Actually he's 13th forward.

 

[TheCrease]

Yeah, although several times he went for a really low % shot when a premium passing opportunity was available, so hopefully he has high hockey IQ.

Some horrific turnovers in there too. Its the latest trend of elite puck protectors/stickhandlers who rarely pass the puck. They look great, but its tough to watch their linemates work to get open knowing they probably wont be receiving a pass. Most of the time everyone just ends up standing around watching the one player and it ends up a turnover.

 

[Jukurit]

Was pretty good against Fribourg. Skating looks good and can skate at this level. Made some nice plays. One nice hit. Tempo and level of play in this game was higher than average Liiga game, so will be interesting to see how he does in Liiga. Played about 7 minutes.

 

[Jukurit]

Helenius will play first Liiga game today. On third line with former NHL Superstar Quinton Howden.

 

[Jukurit]

Very good first game. Second best ixG on team.

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

Pretty impressive, played over 15 minutes yesterday.

 

[HoweFan]

Is he related to Samuel Helenius that was drafted last year? Different type of player I’m guessing. He’s not as big

 

[JabbaJabba]

Is he related to Samuel Helenius that was drafted last year? Different type of player I’m guessing. He’s not as big

They are not related.

 

[HoweFan]

Sounds like he would be a great pick for any team regardless

 

[Erikfromfin]

First goal and assist in liiga. Empty netter bingo

 

[Jukurit]

Helenius has looked really good when you consider that he's just 16 years old.

 

[Jukurit]

Helenius with secondary assist on 3rd goal (nothing special).
Pretty nice play on empty net goal.