Overview
- The contract runs through 2027–28 for $1.75 million total, with PuckPedia listing $850,000 in year one and $900,000 in year two.
- Agent Dan Milstein first disclosed the agreement before the team announcement.
- Helenius earned 50 NHL games and six playoff appearances last season but has dressed for only three of 25 games in 2025–26.
- LA Kings Insider reports the deal is believed to be one-way for both seasons.
- After the signing, PuckPedia projects the Kings with 10 forwards, five defensemen and two goalies under contract next season and just over $22 million in cap space.