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Buffalo Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius has bounced back from a 13-game goal drought in emphatic fashion, recording his first hat trick for the Americans before scoring arguably the most dynamic goal of his rookie season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 9

Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius ends slump with goal for Rochester

In scoring five goals in his first 10 games, Buffalo Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius sent early notice he was adapting to a different brand of hockey as an AHL rookie.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 5

World Juniors Day 8 Three Stars: Augustine, Helenius and Rimpinen

It’s official. The teams are set. The gold medal game of the 2025 World Junior Championship is here. Team USA is set to take on Team Finland in the rematch of an earlier group stage game, which the Finns took by a score of 4-3 in overtime.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 2

2025 World Junior Championship: Finland vs Slovakia

The quarterfinals for this game were filled with physicality, great goaltending, and competition from both teams. Team Finland matched up against Team Slovakia for the fourth game of the day.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 1

2025 World Junior Championship: Finland Secures Victory in Final Round Robin Game

Finland closed their round-robin stage with a 3-0 victory over Latvia, securing a likely second-place finish in the standings. The game was marked by Finland’s balanced offense, strong defensive play, and standout performances from Player of the Game, Konsta Helenius.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 23

Sabres send prospects Konsta Helenius, Anton Wahlberg from Amerks to World Junior Championship

The Buffalo Sabres on Monday assigned two of their top forward prospects – AHL rookies Konsta Helenius and Anton Wahlberg – from the Rochester Americans to their respective countries for the upcoming World Junior Championship.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 23

After mistake, Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius dazzles for Rochester

Before Americans coach Mike Leone talked about how center Konsta Helenius’ soft hands and terrific vision created the tying goal, he brought up a mistake the rookie made early in Friday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Hershey Bears.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 8

Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius on hot streak, scoring goals for Rochester

Not much has changed recently for Buffalo Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius. Well, other than the three-game goal-scoring streak the center carries into tonight’s contest.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 3

Video: Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius scores two nifty goals for Rochester

Buffalo Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius arrived in North America a polished prospect, having spent two seasons playing pro hockey against men in his native Finland.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 19

Video: Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius scores first goal for Rochester

In Friday’s second period, Rochester Americans center Konsta Helenius grabbed a pass from linemate Viktor Neuchev in the slot, skated to the bottom of the right circle and beat goalie Artur Akhtyamov with an odd-angle shot.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 12

Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius looks sharp late in Rochester debut

In the opening minutes of his AHL debut, Konsta Helenius looked a bit overwhelmed, turning the puck over twice in his own zone during a power play. During a man advantage later in the first period, the Buffalo Sabres prospect fell down at the point, creating a breakaway for the Belleville Senators.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 1

Sabres send 10 players to Rochester Amerks, waive six others

The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday loaned 10 players, including center Konsta Helenius, their first-round pick earlier this year, to the Rochester Americans and placed six players on waivers for the purpose of assigning them to their AHL affiliate.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 1

Jobst, Slaggert Rise, Helenius Wins It for Sabres Over Red Wings

The Buffalo Sabres prospects sealed a successful preseason, winning three of the four games against NHL teams. This time, it took a Graham Slaggert shorthanded goal in the third period, followed by an overtime powerplay one-timer blast by Konsta Helenius to carry the Sabres to the victory.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / September 29

Helenius, Ostlund, Ratzlaff Impress for Sabres Against Full NHL Blue Jackets Lineup

The Buffalo Sabres were finally handed their first preseason loss as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated them 6-3. The young Sabres group, destined for the AHL, carried a lead into the third period against an NHL Blue Jackets lineup but sputtered in the final frame.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / September 20

Byram, Helenius Shine in Sabres Scrimmage

Day three of training camp featured a scrimmage between the top players in the Buffalo Sabres organization. The main group, consisting of players presumed to make the NHL roster, were there as well as some notable additions.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 10

Konsta Helenius among first-rounders on Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster

Five first-round picks, including centers Konsta Helenius, the 14th overall selection this year, and Jiri Kulich, who scored 27 goals in the AHL last season, highlight the 22-man Prospects Challenge roster the Buffalo Sabres released Tuesday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Buffalo Sabres’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25

The Buffalo Sabres have been stockpiling draft picks and high-end prospects for the better part of 15 years as they have been through multiple rebuilds and a 13-year playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / August 8

Sabres Top Prospect Coming to North America

The Buffalo Sabres added another high-level prospect to their system when they selected forward Konsta Helenius in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 6

Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius set to play in North America in 2024-25

Buffalo Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius will be playing in North America in the 2024-25 season. Tappara, Helenius’ Finnish team in Liiga, announced Monday on its social media platforms the center has left to join the Sabres organization.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5

Sabres likely to keep 2024 first-round pick in North America this season

After going 14th overall in this summer’s draft and subsequently signing his entry-level contract, it appears Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius’ time in his native Finland is over for the foreseeable future.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / July 31

After trading down, Sabres could have NHL-ready talent in Konsta Helenius

In November, four months before Konsta Helenius developed into Jukurit’s best player and seven months before the Buffalo Sabres traded down and drafted him 14th overall, his coach, Olli Jokinen, said the prospect would play in the NHL this upcoming season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 8