Samuel Helenius

Player Information

Samuel Helenius is an American-born Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Kings in the second round, 59th overall, of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, showcasing his significant potential since his debut.
Full Name :
Samuel Helenius
Birthdate :
26 November 2002
Birthplace :
Dallas, Texas, USA
Gender :
Male
Height (cm) :
199
Weight (kg) :
91
Nationality :
American
Career Started :
2020
Current Team :
Los Angeles Kings
Previous Teams :
JYP Jyväskylä (From 2020, To 2021)
Drafted :
2021
Drafted by :
Los Angeles Kings
Active Status :
From - 2020, To - Present
Contract :
Contract Year 2021 to 2024, Salary $1.75 million USD

Biography

Samuel Helenius is a professional ice hockey center known for his impressive physical stature, standing at 6 feet 6 inches and weighing 201 pounds. Drafted 59th in total by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, he displays great potential in his early career. With a total of 1 NHL game and 7 career points, Helenius’s path has just begun. There’s much more to uncover about his life and career path beyond this overview.

Early Life

Samuel Helenius began playing hockey at a young age, developing his skills in youth leagues before progressing to higher levels of competition.

As he honed his abilities on the ice, he made a notable change from youth hockey to professional leagues, demonstrating remarkable growth as a player.

Standing at an impressive 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 201 pounds, Helenius plays the center position, highlighting his physical presence and skill in the sport.

His dedication and talent led to him being drafted in the 2nd round (59th overall) by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, marking a crucial moment in his budding career.

Family Life

Samuel Helenius has limited public information regarding his family life.

While specific details about his upbringing and family support in sports remain undisclosed, it is clear that he has a supportive family environment that likely nurtured his hockey ambitions.

The absence of publicly available information about family members suggests a desire for privacy, but his successful draft by the Los Angeles Kings implies a strong foundation that encouraged his pursuit of a professional hockey career.

Career

Samuel Helenius was drafted in the 2nd round (59th overall) by the Los Angeles Kings during the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Standing at 6’6″ and weighing 201 pounds, he has played a total of 1 NHL game and has accumulated 7 points over his career, including 4 goals last season.

In the current 2024-25 season, he is averaging 0.4 points per game and holds a plus/minus rating of 0.4.

Prior to joining the Kings, Helenius was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for multiple draft picks.

Net Worth

As of now, Samuel Helenius’s net worth is not publicly available due to limited career statistics and earnings data.

As a round-two NHL draft pick, Samuel Helenius’s entry-level salary is estimated to be around $800,000 annually.

However, there are no known endorsements that could improve his net worth at this time.