Konsta Helenius has remained on a steady trajectory toward earning a key role with the Buffalo Sabres since the franchise selected the Finnish center with the 14th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Helenius' bright future received another endorsement Monday when The Hockey News ranked him as one of the top 100 21-and-under hockey players in the world. He checked in at No. 99.
The accolade comes after the 19-year-old forward enjoyed a strong training camp and preseason with the Sabres before being returned to the AHL's Rochester Americans.