Ht/Wt: 5'11"/189 lbs
Position: C/RW
Team: Taapara (Liiga)

Konsta Helenius's Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - June 11th: "He’s a diminutive play driver who leads the power play breakout and pushes opponents back with his speed through the neutral zone. Helenius is creative in small areas and hard to defend. He has the ability to slip off checks along the boards to make plays."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 11th: "Helenius blends his high-end offensive skills with a strength on the puck that you might not expect from a player his size (5-11, 189). And he's already shown he can make an impact playing with and against older competition, finishing with 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists) in 51 games in Liiga, the top professional league in Finland."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - June 11th: "He is skilled, quick and offers a high compete level. The right-handed shot scored five power-play goals, won 50.2 percent of his face-offs and averaged 16:57 of ice time in 51 games for Jukurit in Liiga, Finland's top professional men's league."

Chris Peters - Flo Hockey - June 3rd: " He navigates all three zones well with above average skating and is hard to take off the puck. The hockey sense is a high-end trait, which is why some believe Helenius could trend favorably to a quick entry into the NHL."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 3: "There were some who wondered for a time if he’d be a center or winger at the NHL level, but he’s solid in the faceoff circle, his defensive play is where it needs to be and then some (it’s a real strength of his game), and he’s got an impressive understanding of how to forecheck, track, and engage for pucks with his body and stick"

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - May 28th: "Inside the NHL the debate is whether he's a good or a special 5-11 forward. I've seen enough flashes to think the latter, but his so-so U18 worlds and World Juniors gives some pause. I think he can be a top line center or a #2 on a top team."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - May 28th: "The responsible two-way forward isn’t big, but that didn’t stop him from being one of Jukurit’s most valuable forwards in all scenarios this year. That’s why people were excited to see him at the U-18s and World Championship, only for him to just not play as well as people hoped. Still, he has top-six potential and can play both center and the wing."

Anni Karvinen - Dobber Prospects - Apr. 20th: "While he may lack some of the high-end tools the other names in the top 10 possess, he compensates for it with his profound understanding of the game. His impact on the ice in all three zones is significant. Helenius’ ability to adjust is impressive as he is usually able to learn and improve inside the game."

Central Scouting - Apr. 16th: "A unique skater who always seems to be in the right spot at the right time. Excellent understanding of the game. His playmaking and passing game are outstanding."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - Apr. 15th: "Helenius plays an intelligent game, constantly looking to take advantage of the lower pace of play in the Liiga. He is a tactician who reads the play at a high level and really thrives when he has time."

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