Zeev Buium
19-Year-Old
2025 Stats
G
1
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1
PP Pts
2
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-4
PIM
0
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After posting 48 points in 41 games during his sophomore season with Denver, Buium made his NHL debut under unique circumstances: Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He jumped right into a role on the third pair and quarterbacked Minnesota's top power play for four games before being scratched in the final two outings of the series. For the 2025-26 season, all signs point to him not only making the Wild but being an important piece of the team's top-four defensemen and power play. The 19-year-old will look to emulate Lane Hutson, who had six goals and 60 assists last year.. Buium has to earn the trust of the Wild brass first, but he has the offensive capabilities and high-caliber of offensive talent around him, where that kind of offensive season and being part of the Calder Trophy conversation doesn't seem too far-fetched. Read Past Outlooks
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Prospect
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Wild in April of 2025.
First two points of career
Buium recorded a power-play goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
ANALYSIS
Buium has logged over 20 minutes of playing time in his first two appearances this season, but unlike what happened in the 5-0 win over St. Louis on Thursday, this time he managed to crack the scoresheet. This was Buium's first multi-point performance of his NHL career, and even though it's only been two games, he seems to be shaping up for an excellent rookie year in 2025-26.
Buium has logged over 20 minutes of playing time in his first two appearances this season, but unlike what happened in the 5-0 win over St. Louis on Thursday, this time he managed to crack the scoresheet. This was Buium's first multi-point performance of his NHL career, and even though it's only been two games, he seems to be shaping up for an excellent rookie year in 2025-26.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 22:25
- Average Power Play TOI: 5:19
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
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Has big role
Although Buium didn't record a point in his NHL regular-season debut Thursday, he did log big minutes in the 5-0 victory over St. Louis.
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Slated to suit up Thursday
Buium (upper body) will make his preseason debut Thursday against the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
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Won't play versus Stars
Buium (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against Dallas.
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Dealing with upper-body injury
Buium sustained an upper-body injury Thursday and is considered day-to-day, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
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Earns first point
Buium notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
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Set to play for Team USA
Buium will play for the United States in the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Sarah McLellan of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Buium had one assist, two shots on goal, one blocked shot and three hits in four playoff outings with the Wild after finishing his sophomore season with the University of Denver. Vegas eliminated Minnesota in six games, and Buium was a healthy scratch in two straight contests to end the series.
Buium had one assist, two shots on goal, one blocked shot and three hits in four playoff outings with the Wild after finishing his sophomore season with the University of Denver. Vegas eliminated Minnesota in six games, and Buium was a healthy scratch in two straight contests to end the series.