BUFFALO \u2013 When he hopped inside Sami Pajari\u2019s Toyota Yaris in July, Sabres rookie Konsta Helenius figured the Finnish rally car driver would navigate a bit slower than usual through the rough terrain of the forest with a guest aboard.<\/p>\n
Instead, Pajari, one of the world\u2019s top-ranked racers, shocked Helenius by speeding through the course in Ylivieska, Finland.<\/p>\n
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