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Helenius’ draft year was historic in many ways. His 36 points in 51 regular season games was the fifth-best mark among drafteligible skaters in Liiga history. His production only ramped up in the playoffs as he maintained a point-per-game pace through six games, joining Aleksander Barkov, Đaapo Đakko, and Mikael Granlund as the only players to do so at his age. That playoff run opened him a door with the men’s national team, and he ultimately ended up becoming the youngest Finnish player to appear at the men’s World Championship.

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Helenius’ skating has steadily improved, already to the point where we’re comfortable grading it as a slightly above-average NHL tool. As a playmaker, he’s shown impressive flashes of creativity and manipulative ability. He’s even gained confidence as a finisher, which can be seen in his increased shot volume. Still, Helenius’ pure skill level and offensive upside are not on par with the most dynamic forwards in this draft. He’s good everywhere, but not truly great in any single aspect of the offensive game. The floor is very high, but it’s hard to see him turning into a bonafide top-of-the-lineup player without significant progress over the next few years. 

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/796075/konsta-helenius

 

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Aaaaaaaand Adams takes another European Figure skater with Dorothy Hamilon hair flowing like Ron Dugay... anyone surprised? FIRE HIM NOW

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2 minutes ago, JP51 said:

Aaaaaaaand Adams takes another European Figure skater with Dorothy Hamilon hair flowing like Ron Dugay... anyone surprised? FIRE HIM NOW

It's like their scouts only like one type of player, period. 

1 minute ago, Buffalonill said:

And ruff  looks like he's out of touch what the f*** are we doing

I could be reading into it, but he did not look thrilled with the choice. 

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6 minutes ago, oddoublee said:

You've been dying for 10 years now. I'm rooting for you still

Trust me I'll die and haunt you in your showers when you're doing stuff

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3 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

He could be in Rochester next season 

I was going to comment on that. The euro first round picks typically head over right away, at least the ones taken this early. 

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