Sabres Prospect Helenius Storms Toward NHL

Konsta Helenius, Buffalo's 14th overall pick from 2024, dominates the AHL with Rochester, racking up 34 points in 36 games and showing coaches he's unfazed by pressure. His brief NHL stint revealed game-changing flashes against Nashville, but the 19-year-old Finn knows he needs more to stick full-time. Amerks coach Mike Leone calls his quiet swagger rare, and with Buffalo eyeing a playoff push, Helenius positions himself as the spark they might recall if the race tightens.