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Helenius, Samuel #79 (C)  - Los Angeles Kings - 2024/2025 Regular Season
Height: 6'6''
Weight: 201 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Nov. 26, 2002
Age: 22
Birthplace: Dallas, None
Salary: $0.000M
Cap Hit: $0.000M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2024/2025 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 30 32 1 2 3 -2 21 0 0 0 0 0 17 92 12 5.9 0.10
Projected 40 42 1 3 4 -3 28 0 0 0 0 0 22 122 16 5.9 0.10

Date News Advice
March 8, 2025 Helenius was called up from AHL Ontario on Saturday. - Helenius has played 28 games with the Kings this season, tallying one goal and a pair of assists. The 22-year-old center had two goals and four assists in 20 AHL contests before his recall. None
March 6, 2025 Helenius was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Thursday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports. - Helenius was recalled Wednesday and saw 6:46 of ice time with one hit versus St. Louis. Overall, the 22-year-old has one goal and two assists with 81 hits over 28 games with the Kings this season. Helenius has two goals, four assists and 38 PIM over 20 AHL appearances this year. None
March 5, 2025 Helenius was summoned by the Kings on Wednesday, per Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty. - Helenius has a goal, three points and 14 PIM in 27 appearances with Los Angeles in 2024-25. He's also recorded two goals, six points and 38 PIM across 20 outings with AHL Ontario. None
Jan. 29, 2025 Helenius is expected to be sent down to AHL Ontario on Wednesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. - Helenius appears to be the odd man out in Los Angeles, as the team needs a roster spot to activate Drew Doughty (ankle) off long-term injured reserve. In his 27 appearances this season, the 22-year-old Helenius has generated one goal, two assists and 16 shots while dishing out 80 hits. Helenius' demotion could create more opportunities for Akil Thomas -- though the Kings may also decide to deploy seven blueliners instead. None
Jan. 22, 2025 Helenius scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Panthers. - Helenius had not gotten on the scoresheet since Nov. 16 when he had an assist versus the Red Wings. This was his first NHL goal. He's been a bottom-six player for much of the last two months aside from a four-game stretch of scratches earlier in January. Helenius is up to three points, 16 shots on net, 73 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 25 appearances as a rookie. Helenius may be at risk of losing his spot in the lineup once Alex Laferriere (upper body) can return, or if the Kings return to dressing seven defensemen. None
Jan. 15, 2025 Helenius was recalled by the Kings on Wednesday, according to Kyle Garcia of Hockey Royalty. - Helenius has two assists and 14 PIM over 21 outings with the Kings in 2024-25. He also has two goals, three points and 29 PIM across nine appearances with AHL Ontario. None
Jan. 14, 2025 Helenius was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday. - Helenius has been a healthy scratch for his last four NHL games, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him heading down to the minors to get some game action. The 22-year-old center could still be brought up ahead of Thursday's matchup with Vancouver -- though he likely will be hard-pressed to break into the lineup even if he is on the roster. None
Jan. 4, 2025 Helenius was scratched for Saturday's 2-1 win over the Lightning. - Helenius had played in the prior 15 games, averaging 8:14 of ice time in that span while failing to record a point. If the Kings decide they don't need to roster 14 forwards, Helenius could be a player they consider reassigning to AHL Ontario now the team's forward group is fully healthy. The 22-year-old has just two assists and 70 hits through 21 appearances this season. None
Dec. 3, 2024 Helenius was summoned from AHL Ontario on Tuesday. - Helenius was sent to the Reign on Monday, but he's now back with the Kings. The 22-year-old has collected two assists through nine games this season. None
Dec. 2, 2024 Helenius was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday. - Helenius has made nine appearances for the Kings this year, logging two assists and 31 hits while averaging 8:19 of ice time. He was sent down in mid-November in what turned out to be a paper transaction, and it's possible that he also rejoins the NHL club ahead of the Kings' matchup against the Stars on Wednesday. None
Nov. 18, 2024 Helenius was called up from AHL Ontario on Monday. - It seems Helenius' demotion to the minors Sunday was a paper transaction with the forward now officially back on the NHL roster. Looking ahead to Wednesday's matchup with the Sabres, it will likely come down to Helenius or Akil Thomas for the last spot on the fourth line. In his four appearances for the Kings, the 21-year-old Helenius has garnered two assists, four shots on goal and 12 hits. None
Nov. 17, 2024 Helenius was loaned to AHL Ontario on Sunday. - Helenius could be back with the Kings in short order if this transaction was completed for cap-related purposes. The left-shot center picked up two points over four games with Los Angeles. None
Nov. 16, 2024 Helenius posted an assist, three hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings. - Helenius has two helpers over his first four NHL outings. The 21-year-old hasn't hesitated to show toughness either, racking up 12 hits, seven PIM and four blocked shots while filling a fourth-line role. Helenius was called up to cover for Tanner Jeannot's three-game suspension, but Jeannot was back Saturday, so it's unclear if Helenius will stick around the NHL much longer. He's done enough to get a longer look. None
Nov. 9, 2024 The Kings recalled Helenius from AHL Ontario on Saturday. - Helenius could make his NHL debut Saturday against the Blue Jackets. The 21-year-old was selected in the second round -- 59th overall -- in 2021 and had two goals and one assist in eight AHL games in 2024-25 before his recall. The Kings placed Alex Turcotte on injured reserve in a corresponding move. None
Oct. 1, 2023 Helenius was demoted to AHL Ontario on Sunday. - Helenius spent all of last year with AHL Ontario, tallying two goals and 14 points in 61 games. The 20-year-old forward will likely fill a similar role in the Kings' organization during the 2023-24 campaign. None

No Injuries found

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
Mar 11 2025 22:30 EDT NYI Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 13 2025 22:30 EDT WSH Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 15 2025 20:00 EDT NSH Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 17 2025 20:00 EDT at MIN Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 20 2025 20:30 EDT at CHI Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 22 2025 16:00 EDT CAR Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 23 2025 21:00 EDT BOS Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 25 2025 22:30 EDT NYR Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 27 2025 22:00 EDT at COL Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 29 2025 19:00 EDT TOR Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Mar 30 2025 22:00 EDT SJS Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 1 2025 22:30 EDT WPG Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 3 2025 21:00 EDT at UTA Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 5 2025 16:00 EDT EDM Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 7 2025 22:30 EDT SEA Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 10 2025 22:00 EDT ANA Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 12 2025 16:00 EDT COL Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 14 2025 22:00 EDT at EDM Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 15 2025 22:30 EDT at SEA Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Apr 17 2025 21:30 EDT CGY Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Date Opponent Result State G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG Shots Hits Blks SPCT TOI
Mar 9 2025 20:00 EDT at VGK W 6-5 Final 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 2 0.0 07:15
Mar 8 2025 20:00 EST STL W 2-1 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 06:27
Mar 5 2025 22:30 EST STL L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 06:46
Jan 27 2025 19:00 EST at DET L 2-5 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 08:58
Jan 25 2025 19:00 EST at CBJ L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 09:09
Jan 22 2025 22:00 EST FLA W 2-1 Final 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 100.0 06:49
Jan 20 2025 22:30 EST PIT L 1-5 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 12:28
Jan 18 2025 22:00 EST at SEA L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 07:15
Jan 16 2025 22:00 EST at VAN W 5-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 08:31
Jan 1 2025 18:00 EST NJD W 3-0 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 05:25
Dec 29 2024 21:00 EST PHI W 5-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0.0 09:56
Dec 28 2024 16:00 EST EDM W 4-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0 0.0 08:03
Dec 22 2024 17:00 EST at WSH L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0.0 14:37
Dec 21 2024 13:30 EST at NSH L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 08:26
Dec 19 2024 19:30 EST at PHI W 7-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.0 10:09
Dec 17 2024 19:00 EST at PIT L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 05:19
Dec 14 2024 13:00 EST at NYR W 5-1 Final 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 09:41
Dec 12 2024 19:00 EST at NJD L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 09:33
Dec 10 2024 19:30 EST at NYI W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0.0 07:31
Dec 7 2024 20:00 EST MIN W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0.0 09:00
Dec 4 2024 22:00 EST DAL W 3-2 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 06:59
Nov 30 2024 19:00 EST OTT W 5-2 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0.0 07:08
Nov 29 2024 15:30 EST at ANA W 2-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0.0 07:54
Nov 27 2024 22:00 EST WPG W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 03:53
Nov 23 2024 16:00 EST SEA W 2-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 09:33
Nov 20 2024 22:30 EST BUF L 0-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 04:55
Nov 16 2024 20:00 EST DET W 4-1 Final 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 12:15
Nov 13 2024 22:00 EST at COL L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 08:09
Nov 11 2024 20:30 EST at CGY L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0.0 10:48
Nov 9 2024 21:00 EST CBJ W 5-2 Final 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0.0 10:13

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2025-03-08 analysis Helenius has played 28 games with the Kings this season, tallying one goal and a pair of assists. The 22-year-old center had two goals and four assists in 20 AHL contests before his recall.
2025-03-08 update Helenius was called up from AHL Ontario on Saturday.
2025-03-06 analysis Helenius has a goal, three points and 14 PIM in 27 appearances with Los Angeles in 2024-25. He's also recorded two goals, six points and 38 PIM across 20 outings with AHL Ontario. Helenius was recalled Wednesday and saw 6:46 of ice time with one hit versus St. Louis. Overall, the 22-year-old has one goal and two assists with 81 hits over 28 games with the Kings this season. Helenius has two goals, four assists and 38 PIM over 20 AHL appearances this year.
2025-03-06 update Helenius was summoned by the Kings on Wednesday, per Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty. Helenius was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Thursday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.
2025-03-05 analysis Helenius has a goal, three points and 14 PIM in 27 appearances with Los Angeles in 2024-25. He's also recorded two goals, six points and 38 PIM across 20 outings with AHL Ontario.
2025-03-05 update Helenius was summoned by the Kings on Wednesday, per Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty.
2025-01-29 analysis Helenius appears to be the odd man out in Los Angeles, as the team needs a roster spot to activate Drew Doughty (ankle) off long-term injured reserve. In his 27 appearances this season, the 22-year-old Helenius has generated one goal, two assists and 16 shots while dishing out 80 hits. Helenius' demotion could create more opportunities for Akil Thomas -- though the Kings may also decide to deploy
2025-01-29 update Helenius is expected to be sent down to AHL Ontario on Wednesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
2025-01-23 analysis Helenius had not gotten on the scoresheet since Nov. 16 when he had an assist versus the Red Wings. This was his first NHL goal. He's been a bottom-six player for much of the last two months aside from a four-game stretch of scratches earlier in January. Helenius is up to three points, 16 shots on net, 73 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 25 appearances as a rookie. Helenius may be at risk of
2025-01-23 update Helenius scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Panthers.
2025-01-15 analysis Helenius has been a healthy scratch for his last four NHL games, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him heading down to the minors to get some game action. The 22-year-old center could still be brought up ahead of Thursday's matchup with Vancouver -- though he likely will be hard-pressed to break into the lineup even if he is on the roster. Helenius has two assists and 14 PIM over 21 outings with the Kings in 2024-25. He also has two goals, three points and 29 PIM across nine appearances with AHL Ontario.
2025-01-15 update Helenius was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday. Helenius was recalled by the Kings on Wednesday, according to Kyle Garcia of Hockey Royalty.
2025-01-14 analysis Helenius has been a healthy scratch for his last four NHL games, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him heading down to the minors to get some game action. The 22-year-old center could still be brought up ahead of Thursday's matchup with Vancouver -- though he likely will be hard-pressed to break into the lineup even if he is on the roster.
2025-01-14 update Helenius was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.
2025-01-05 analysis Helenius had played in the prior 15 games, averaging 8:14 of ice time in that span while failing to record a point. If the Kings decide they don't need to roster 14 forwards, Helenius could be a player they consider reassigning to AHL Ontario now the team's forward group is fully healthy. The 22-year-old has just two assists and 70 hits through 21 appearances this season.
2025-01-05 update Helenius was scratched for Saturday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.
2024-12-03 analysis Helenius has made nine appearances for the Kings this year, logging two assists and 31 hits while averaging 8:19 of ice time. He was sent down in mid-November in what turned out to be a paper transaction, and it's possible that he also rejoins the NHL club ahead of the Kings' matchup against the Stars on Wednesday. Helenius was sent to the Reign on Monday, but he's now back with the Kings. The 22-year-old has collected two assists through nine games this season.
2024-12-03 update Helenius was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday. Helenius was summoned from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.
2024-12-02 analysis Helenius has made nine appearances for the Kings this year, logging two assists and 31 hits while averaging 8:19 of ice time. He was sent down in mid-November in what turned out to be a paper transaction, and it's possible that he also rejoins the NHL club ahead of the Kings' matchup against the Stars on Wednesday.
2024-12-02 update Helenius was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday.
2024-11-16 injury_note
2024-11-16 analysis
2024-11-16 update
2024-11-16 Injury Status
2024-11-15 Pickable No Yes
2024-11-15 Pickable Yes No
2024-11-10 analysis Helenius could make his NHL debut Saturday against the Blue Jackets. The 21-year-old was selected in the second round -- 59th overall -- in 2021 and had two goals and one assist in eight AHL games in 2024-25 before his recall. The Kings placed Alex Turcotte on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Saturday was Helenius' NHL debut, and he didn't look out of place in a bottom-six role. He helped out on Warren Foegele's go-ahead goal in the second period and also won all three of his faceoffs. Helenius took the spot of Tanner Jeannot (suspension) in the lineup Saturday, and the former likely has a chance to audition for a longer stay in the NHL while the latter has two games left to serve on h
2024-11-10 update The Kings recalled Helenius from AHL Ontario on Saturday. Helenius logged an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
2024-11-10 analysis Saturday was Helenius' NHL debut, and he didn't look out of place in a bottom-six role. He helped out on Warren Foegele's go-ahead goal in the second period and also won all three of his faceoffs. Helenius took the spot of Tanner Jeannot (suspension) in the lineup Saturday, and the former likely has a chance to audition for a longer stay in the NHL while the latter has two games left to serve on h Helenius could make his NHL debut Saturday against the Blue Jackets. The 21-year-old was selected in the second round -- 59th overall -- in 2021 and had two goals and one assist in eight AHL games in 2024-25 before his recall. The Kings placed Alex Turcotte on injured reserve in a corresponding move.
2024-11-10 update Helenius logged an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets. The Kings recalled Helenius from AHL Ontario on Saturday.
2024-11-10 analysis Helenius could make his NHL debut Saturday against the Blue Jackets. The 21-year-old was selected in the second round -- 59th overall -- in 2021 and had two goals and one assist in eight AHL games in 2024-25 before his recall. The Kings placed Alex Turcotte on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Saturday was Helenius' NHL debut, and he didn't look out of place in a bottom-six role. He helped out on Warren Foegele's go-ahead goal in the second period and also won all three of his faceoffs. Helenius took the spot of Tanner Jeannot (suspension) in the lineup Saturday, and the former likely has a chance to audition for a longer stay in the NHL while the latter has two games left to serve on h
2024-11-10 update The Kings recalled Helenius from AHL Ontario on Saturday. Helenius logged an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
2024-11-09 analysis Helenius could make his NHL debut Saturday against the Blue Jackets. The 21-year-old was selected in the second round -- 59th overall -- in 2021 and had two goals and one assist in eight AHL games in 2024-25 before his recall. The Kings placed Alex Turcotte on injured reserve in a corresponding move.
2024-11-09 update The Kings recalled Helenius from AHL Ontario on Saturday.
2024-10-21 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.000M
2024-10-21 Salary $0.000M $0.000M
2024-08-31 Weight 217 lb 201 lb
2024-08-16 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.000M
2024-08-16 Salary $0.000M $0.000M
2024-08-08 prospect No Yes
2024-07-30 Pickable No Yes
2024-07-30 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.000M
2024-07-30 Salary $0.000M $0.000M
2024-07-30 Pickable No Yes
2024-07-18 Active in League No Yes
2024-07-18 Franchise 2024 2024 Los Angeles Kings