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Recalled from minors Helenius was called up from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Impact 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 clash with the Sabres, it will likely come down to Helenius or Akil Thomas for the spot on the fourth line. In his four appearances for the Kings, the 21-year-old Helenius has garnered two assists, four shots and 12 hits.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Helenius was loaned to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact 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.

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Notches assist Saturday Helenius posted an assist, three hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact 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.

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NOVEMBER 10 • YOUTUBE

Earns helper in NHL debut Helenius logged an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact 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 his ban.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL The Kings recalled Helenius from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact 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 before his recall. The Kings placed Alex Turcotte on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Helenius was demoted to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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AUGUST 13, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM