F Konsta Helenius - Jukurit, FIN Liiga (2024 Draft)

[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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[Hale The Villain]

Surprised the Aho comparison hasn't been brought up more.

Helenius' IQ is really impressive. Could end up thinking his way to a lot of high scoring seasons.

 

[mattihp]

0+3 first two mens national team matches vs Latvia and just darn impressive throughout

His play is more impressive than his points. So mature. High-engine player.

 

[FinPanda]

Excited about him. I think he will be a top 10 pick.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Surprised the Aho comparison hasn't been brought up more.

Helenius' IQ is really impressive. Could end up thinking his way to a lot of high scoring seasons.

That’s good. I like that comparison, but I think it’s the best case and he could end up a lot worse.

 

[FinPanda]

 

[FinPanda]

 

[57special]

I like this guy a lot. Definitely deserves to be top 10. Perception about him might suffer because he isn't elite at any one thing ... the old jacl of all trades, master of none.

I see a smart player, and the fact that he has been playing with men is a plus.

 

[Goldenhands]

 

[mattihp]

I like this guy a lot. Definitely deserves to be top 10. Perception about him might suffer because he isn't elite at any one thing ... the old jacl of all trades, master of none.

I see a smart player, and the fact that he has been playing with men is a plus.

Yeah, Antti Miettinen deluxe. Both have really good wristers though.

 

[coooldude]

The clips, size, and play style remind me a fair bit of William Eklund.

 

[Castle8130]

He could make the roster of the team that picks him next season

 

[Hale The Villain]

I like this guy a lot. Definitely deserves to be top 10. Perception about him might suffer because he isn't elite at any one thing ... the old jacl of all trades, master of none.

I see a smart player, and the fact that he has been playing with men is a plus.

I would consider his hockey sense to be his best asset and definitely elite in this year's draft that features a lot of players with great tools but questions about their toolbox.

 

[UpsideHockey]

Our profile at Upside:

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[JabbaJabba]

He could make the roster of the team that picks him next season

Possibly but I hope he isn't rushed. He could definitely benefit spending a year in the AHL.

 

[Juxtaposer]

He could make the roster of the team that picks him next season

If anyone is going to have a Zach Benson-like 18 year old season in the NHL from the 2024 draft, I’d bet on Helenius.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

He could make the roster of the team that picks him next season

I definitely think he'll be one of the first from this class to arrive, possibly by next season. He looks like he could step right into a third line role

 

[Michoulicious]

I like this guy a lot. Definitely deserves to be top 10. Perception about him might suffer because he isn't elite at any one thing ... the old jacl of all trades, master of none.

I see a smart player, and the fact that he has been playing with men is a plus.

If you don't have a elite trait, you are not a top 10 pick... At least in this particular draft.

 

[57special]

If you don't have a elite trait, you are not a top 10 pick... At least in this particular draft.

And then there's Seth Jarvis...

Helenius's game sounds almost exactly like Aho's...worries about his size, praise for his hockey IQ, has the knack of doing the right thing at the right time...

 

[Michoulicious]

And then there's Seth Jarvis...

Helenius's game sounds almost exactly like Aho's...worries about his size, praise for his hockey IQ, has the knack of doing the right thing at the right time...

I was very high on Seth Jarvis (had him #7 OA predraft).

Very good skater, high motor, very good shot. Destroyed the WHL by himself in his D-1 (was like 3 ppg from January on).

Offensive potential for a 1st line player was way more evident.

Aho went in the 2nd round for a reason. For every Aho there is a Sebastian Collberg, etc.

 

[Hale The Villain]

I was very high on Seth Jarvis (had him #7 OA predraft).

Very good skater, high motor, very good shot. Destroyed the WHL by himself in his D-1 (was like 3 ppg from January on).

Offensive potential for a 1st line player was way more evident.

Aho went in the 2nd round for a reason. For every Aho there is a Sebastian Collberg, etc.

Helenius' production against men in the top Finnish league is among the best seasons ever for a 17 year old.

He'd likely destroy the WHL in a similar way to Jarvis had he been playing against his own age group.

 

[Michoulicious]

Helenius' production against men in the top Finnish league is among the best seasons ever for a 17 year old.

He'd likely destroy the WHL in a similar way to Jarvis had he been playing against his own age group.

He does not have the tools (speed, shot) that Jarvis has.

Like I said, he's a good prospect, high floor type... But not a top 10 prospect in this draft for me.

 

[57special]

He does not have the tools (speed, shot) that Jarvis has.

Like I said, he's a good prospect, high floor type... But not a top 10 prospect in this draft for me.

Has now, or had then? I don't recall his speed, or shot being raved about back when he was drafted. His skating was above average, sort of like Helenius's is now.

Helenius is a vg/EXC- skater, and projects to be an above average skater in the NHL.

 

[Michoulicious]

Has now, or had then? I don't recall his speed, or shot being raved about back when he was drafted. His skating was above average, sort of like Helenius's is now.

Helenius is a vg/EXC- skater, and projects to be an above average skater in the NHL.

Not sure what you are talking about, but Jarvis was one of the best skaters in his draft. He was always getting breakaways, beating Ds...

Elite skater... Always was.

See for yourself, from 2:46.



Helenius is not close.

Jarvis was always one of my favorites.

 

[Svedu]

He does not have the tools (speed, shot) that Jarvis has.

Like I said, he's a good prospect, high floor type... But not a top 10 prospect in this draft for me.

Halttunens point production in Liiga compared to a junior league in Canada? Don't get me wrong, you could be right about many things but Helenius would most likely tear it up in the same league.
Lassi Thomson was another example.

Speed or not, not only would Helenius produce greatly, he would carry a whole first line without having to depend on others. Just because he has other tools.

I believe Jabba Jabba could be right. The possibility that he jumps in as a third C after the draft is not the biggest stretch but I do believe one season in the AHL getting first line minutes and playing a lot of PP could be better in the long run for him and eventually be the reason he becomes a really good top6 even- instead.

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]