NHL
Samuel Helenius
Samuel Helenius
Los Angeles Kings, Center
Age: 22y-0m-25d (Nov 26, 2002)
Country: FI
College: JYP
Drafted: Round 2 (#59 overall), 2021
2024-25 Cap Hit
$805,833
2024-25 Cash
$775,000
Career Earnings
$775,000
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 2024-25, 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
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| 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 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $805,833 | 0.92% | $775,000 | $3,327,500 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 | $805,833 | 0.92% | $775,000 | $4,102,500 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
24 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | - | $805,833 | 0.92% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 | $775,000 | - | - | $805,833 | 0.92% | |
| 2026-27 |
|
24 |
RFA |
| 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 | $4,102,500 | $842,500 | $820,500 | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 | $750,000 | $92,500 | $842,500 | $1,685,000 | $3,260,000 | $842,500 | $815,000 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $867,500 | $2,552,500 | $2,417,500 | $850,833 | $805,833 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | $775,000 | $3,327,500 | $1,550,000 | $831,875 | $775,000 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 | $775,000 | - | $775,000 | $4,102,500 | $775,000 | $820,500 | $775,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$775,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$775,000 |
$775,000 |
|
| Total |
$775,000 |
$775,000 |
||||
| Total |
$775,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | - | - | $775,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
22 |
$775,000
|
$775,000 |
$775,000 |
||
| Total |
$775,000 |
$775,000 |
$775,000 |
||||
| Total |
$775,000 |
$775,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | - | - | $775,000 |
-
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 | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LA | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 14 | 32 |
