Kings Prospects Make Early Splash in WJC
From Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte’s golden goals to Lukas Parik’s surprising shutout, the Los Angeles Kings‘ prospects have had their share of shining moments at the WJC in recent…
Samuel Helenius
5 Takeaways From Finland’s Win Over Germany
The first game of the 2022 World Juniors pitted perennial contender Finland against the up-and-coming Germans, who are missing some big names from their 2021 team. Some may have expected…
Kings Add Finishing Touches to the Rebuild at 2021 NHL Draft
Heading into the 2021 NHL Draft, the Los Angeles Kings already had one of the best prospect pools in the league, if not the best. Like any team’s system, though,…
Kings Improve Prospect Pool with Aggressive Draft Day 2
The Los Angeles Kings got aggressive on day two of the NHL draft, trading up three times to get their desired target. Already possessing one of the best prospect pools…
Samuel Helenius – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Samuel Helenius 2020-21 Team: JYPDate of Birth: Nov. 26, 2002Place of Birth: Jarvenpaa, FinlandHt: 6-foot-6 Wt: 201 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 15th…
2021 NHL Draft: 5 Finnish Players to Watch
Over the last few years, we have seen a monumental shift in the amount of players being drafted from countries like Finland, with players such as Kaapo Kakko, Miro Heiskanen…