Category: Jukurit
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius moves to wing, learning to evolve in Rochester
Konsta Helenius’ROCHESTER – When Americans coach Mike Leone examines Buffalo Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius’ entire rookie season – his adjustment to the rigors of the AHL over his first six months and 55 games in North America – he sees what he called a “net positive.” Helenius, 18, arrived possessing notable pro...
Read moreFinland Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen impressing at HPK
TPSLassi Alanen kicks off our November stock watch with Finland, led by the Red Wings forward prospect.
Read moreAfter trading down, Sabres could have NHL-ready talent in Konsta Helenius
JukuritIn 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. At just 17, Helenius was one of the younges...
Read moreFinland Stock Watch: Patrik Puistola finally seizing on his offensive potential
Patrik PuistolaThis month's Stock Watch series starts with Finland, checking in on Patrik Puistola, Juuso Mäenpää, Jimi Junkkari, Arttu Kärki, Emil...
Read moreTop prospects for New York Islanders
New York IslandersNHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 8-Sept. 8. Today, the top five prospects for the New York Islanders, according to NHL.com.
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