Article About Konsta Helenius

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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6656814/2025/09/24/sabres-preseason-stock-watch-helenius-mrtka/

 

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Late in the Sabres’ 2-1 preseason win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Lindy Ruff saw a chance to learn something about 2024 first-round pick Konsta Helenius. Helenius had assisted on the go-ahead goal but then took a hooking penalty with less than five minutes left in the third period.  

“I could have sat him or I could see what his next shift was going to be like,” Ruff said.

Sure enough, Helenius was on the ice late helping to preserve the lead with two key defensive plays.

“I liked his answer after he took the penalty,” Ruff said. “Came out, gave us a heck of a shift and had an opportunity inside the zone where they could have beat him. His stick detail and battle was good.”