So Elite Prospects has his contract expiring at the end of this upcoming year. I'd expect him to play the year in Finland, then come over to Rochester for 25/26.Seems like an ideal 3C. When would you all expect him to go Rochester?
If liiga works the same as shl you can sign recent 1st round draft picks until 15th of july regardless of current contract.Is he under contract in Europe next season?
Yes but LIGA has a transfer agreement so as a 1st rounder Buffalo can keep himIs he under contract in Europe next season?
April 2024 -The highly intelligent center with a well-balanced skill set has stayed in our top 10 during the whole season. While he may lack some of the high-end tools the other names in the top 10 possess, Helenius compensates for it with a profound understanding of the game. His impact on the ice in all three zones is significant and his ability to adjust is impressive as he is usually able to learn and improve inside the game. Helenius has continued to showcase his ability to be the best version of himself when playing under pressure. For his team’s playoff stint he improved his play from the regular season and played mature and more physical hockey as Jukurit’s first line center. He still has some hockey left as he will play with the national team in the U18 worlds and maybe with the men’s team as well. From the developmental point of view Helenius is already a quite complete 200-feet player but he could transform into a more dangerous dual threat in the offensive zone by working on his release as he is already a skillful playmaker. Anni Karvinen (April Rankings: 9th Overall)
Bob had him at #8. ISS at #11, McKeens at #13, Dobber at #9.
My hope, with a bit more offense.The more I read about Helenius........it sure looks to me like he's Anton Lundell version 2.0 minus like an inch or two.
His combine stuff was fun -
Johan Larsson for me.Watched a couple clips, probably way off but I see some Reinhart.
If your happy chief, I'm happyOn my way to Bangkok Hospital after separating my shoulder from self-celebration after jumping on the Helenius train last year
There’s a technical, cerebral, well rounded two-way center that has the physical and mental tools needed for his game to translate, offering him a very high floor. Where his ceiling might fall short is within his lack of high end scoring upside and lack of dynamic skating ability. When you take his understanding of space, his balance between playing with poise and playing with urgency, his willingness to get the job done at the cost of comfort, and his innate ability to make his teammates around him better both on and off the puck, it forms a player that can contribute both in the regular seasons and in the playoffs. We think of Helenius as a player that fits the same mold as Nico Hischier, although we think his production falls more into the 60-65 point area.