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Konsta Helenius faces increasing pressure as Sabres offense falters

It has been a below average start for the Buffalo Sabres early in the new season. The team is struggling, and has not had several players step up in the opening month.

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Benching Konsta Helenius raises question about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff

After a tough start to the season in the loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Buffalo Sabres bounced back with two straight wins before a poor effort in a shutout loss to the Dallas Stars.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 12

Struggling Sabres change lineup again by inserting young forwards

BUFFALO – After sitting out Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth as healthy scratches, forwards Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich are in the lineup for this afternoon’s game against the Florida Panthers.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 10

Sabres to scratch Konsta Helenius, Jiri Kulich; Colten Ellis to start in goal

BUFFALO – Fresh off Thursday’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, you expected the Sabres to change their lineup for tonight’s game against Utah Mammoth.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 2

2 winners, 2 losers from the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets

The Buffalo Sabres dropped another season opener, their fourth straight to be exact, as they lost 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. It was a deflating performance after coming off a season in which they ended their playoff drought.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Every NHL team’s top prospect heading into 2026-27

The 2026-27 NHL season is finally upon us. Over the past few days, we saw nearly every team participate in rookie tournaments across the league. Those events don’t tell us a whole lot, but it’s a fun little appetizer for what’s to come.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Sabres Rookie Konsta Helenius Should Be in Calder Trophy Talks

The 2026-27 NHL season is approaching fast, which means sooner rather than later we will get into award predictions, whether they are team-related or individual awards.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / July 29

The Future of the Buffalo Sabres Starts With Konsta Helenius

The Buffalo Sabres had a quiet offseason. They acquired some minor pieces but lost major ones from the prior season, such as Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

Breakout Candidate: Konsta Helenius

Every season, there are always a few players who break out in big ways. For example, after topping out at nine goals with the Seattle Kraken, few would have predicted that Morgan Geekie would have two consecutive 30-goal campaigns with the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Bruins Add Kevyn Adams, Promote Two Amid Front Office Overhaul

The Boston Bruins have wrapped up their summer cleaning with a refresh of their hockey operations department. Former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has been hired as a special advisor to GM Don Sweeney.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Final top 96

BUFFALO – Let the chaos begin. The 2026 NHL Draft kicks off at KeyBank Center on Thursday, and it is easily set to be one of the most unpredictable we’ve ever seen.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Konsta Helenius

As we gear up for the 2026 NHL Draft, it is time to take a retrospective look at the 2025-26 season. While it was a screaming success for the Buffalo Sabres, it felt like they could have done even more than what they ended up achieving.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

2026 NHL Mock Draft: McKenna to Leafs leads draft week top 32 – but then what?

2026 NHL Mock Draft: McKenna to Leafs but then what?

It’s draft week, baby. The fun is set to begin in Buffalo on Friday night, with 32 players poised to realize their dreams at the KeyBank Center. Another 192 players will get selected on Saturday in what should be quite an interesting draft, all things considered.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Sabres Weekly: Devon Levi Trade Rumors, Helenius Scores Golden Goal & More

Here is the Buffalo Sabres weekly news, rumors and reports circulating for June 1 – June 7, 2026. The Sabres drafted Konsta Helenius 14th overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, which seemed like a steal at the time, but two years later, he is well on his way to becoming a superstar.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 31

Helenius leads Finland to 2026 IIHF World Championship gold over Switzerland

Finland has won gold for the third time since 2019 and the fifth time ever after beating Switzerland 1-0 on Sunday at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Zurich.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Sabres’ Konsta Helenius joins Finland for 2026 World Championship

A young and rising prospect is set to represent his country once again. On Tuesday, the Finnish Ice Hockey Association announced that Buffalo Sabres forward Konsta Helenius will join the men’s national team roster for the remainder of the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Sabres’ Helenius Stands Out in Game 4 Win

Going into Tuesday’s pivotal Game 4, the Buffalo Sabres hadn’t been themselves. They were not only struggling, but important pieces of the puzzle simply hadn’t been pulling their weight.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 25

Toronto Marlies lose Game 2 to Rochester, winner take all set for Sunday

The Rochester Americans staved off elimination on Friday, defeating the Toronto Marlies 4-0 in Game 2 of the North Division first round to tie the series at one game apiece. Konsta Helenius registered goal and an assist in the win, including the game-winning goal coming on the power play at 13:20 in the first period.

Buffalo Sabres News / EasySportz / January 21

Konsta Helenius Makes Instant History in Breakout First Period

Sabres rookie delivers first NHL goal and three points in his second career game Konsta Helenius wastes no time announcing himself to the NHL. In just

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 20

Konsta Helenius nets first NHL goal as Sabres to Preds

Konsta Helenius scored his first NHL goal and added two assists for the Buffalo Sabres, who held on for a 5-3 win against the host Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Sabres Recall Konsta Helenius, Place Joshua Dunne On IR

The Sabres have recalled top forward prospect Konsta Helenius from AHL Rochester, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News. He could make his NHL debut tonight in Montreal.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 27, 2025

Sabres’ Prospect Konsta Helenius Could Make Opening Night Roster

Preseason and training camp are underway for all 32 NHL teams. That means we could see a few surprise players fly under the radar and make the opening night roster, whether they stay on the roster or get sent back down shortly after.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 5, 2025

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 1, 2024

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, 2024

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5, 2024

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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