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NHL
Samuel Helenius
Samuel Helenius
Los Angeles Kings, Center
Age: 23y-3m-9d (Nov 26, 2002)
Country: FI
College: JYP
Drafted: Round 2 (#59 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Daniel Milstein (Gold Star Hockey)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$805,833
2025-26 Cash
$775,000
Career Earnings
$1,263,356
2026-2027 Extension (UPCOMING EXTENSION)
Samuel Helenius signed a 2 year, $1,750,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / RFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
24 | $875,000 | 0.84% | $850,000 | $850,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
25 | $875,000 | 0.77% | $900,000 | $1,750,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
24 | $850,000 | $875,000 | 0.84% |
| 2027-28 |
|
25 | $900,000 | $875,000 | 0.77% |
| 2028-29 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
24 | $850,000 | $850,000 | $850,000 | - | $850,000 | $875,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
25 | $900,000 | $900,000 | $1,750,000 | - | $875,000 | $900,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Samuel Helenius signed a 3 year, $2,775,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000. In 2025-26, Helenius will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $805,833.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $850,833 | 1.04% | $842,500 | $842,500 | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 | $850,833 | 1.03% | $842,500 | $1,685,000 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $805,833 | 0.97% | $867,500 | $2,552,500 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $805,833 | 0.97% | $867,500 | $3,420,000 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $805,833 | 0.92% | $488,356 | $3,908,356 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $805,833 | 0.92% | $488,356 | $4,396,712 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 | $805,833 | 0.84% | $775,000 | $5,171,712 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $92,500 | $82,500 | $850,833 | 1.04% | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 | $750,000 | $92,500 | $82,500 | $850,833 | 1.03% | |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $57,500 | $805,833 | 0.97% | |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $57,500 | $805,833 | 0.97% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | - | $805,833 | 0.92% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | - | $805,833 | 0.92% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 | $775,000 | - | - | $805,833 | 0.84% |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $92,500 | $842,500 | $842,500 | - | $842,500 | $763,171 | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 | $750,000 | $92,500 | $842,500 | $1,685,000 | - | $842,500 | $743,339 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $867,500 | $2,552,500 | - | $850,833 | $710,285 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $867,500 | $3,420,000 | - | $850,833 | $710,285 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $488,356 | - | $488,356 | $3,908,356 | - | $760,214 | $631,678 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $488,356 | - | $488,356 | $4,396,712 | - | $760,214 | $631,678 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 | $775,000 | - | $775,000 | $5,171,712 | - | $763,171 | $775,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$1,751,712
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 |
|
Active
Active
|
$488,356 $488,356 |
$488,356 $976,712 |
|
| 2025 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$775,000 |
$1,751,712 |
|
| Total |
$1,751,712 |
$1,751,712 |
||||
| 2026 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$850,000 |
||
| 2027 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$900,000 |
||
| Total |
$3,501,712 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$1,751,712 | - | - | $1,751,712 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
22 |
$488,356 $488,356
|
$488,356 $488,356 |
$488,356 $976,712 |
||
| 2025 |
|
23 |
$775,000
|
$775,000 |
$1,751,712 |
||
| Total |
$1,751,712 |
$1,751,712 |
$1,751,712 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
24 |
$850,000
|
$850,000 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
25 |
$900,000
|
$900,000 |
|||
| Total |
$3,501,712 |
$3,501,712 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$1,751,712 | - | - | $1,751,712 |
-
Dec 03, 2025
Signed a 2 year $1.75 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Mar 08, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Mar 06, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Mar 05, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Jan 29, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Nov 18, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Nov 17, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Nov 09, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Aug 13, 2021
Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
-
Jul 24, 2021
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAK): Round 2 (#59 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | G | MIN | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | S% | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LA | 32 | 3 | 260 | 2 | 0 | -3 | 22 | .136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 82 | 34 | 75 |
| 2024 | LA | 50 | 4 | 432 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .138 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 150 | 25 | 129 |
