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Canucks Lock In Buium for 8 Years | NHL News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
The Canucks just locked down Zeev Buium with an eight-year, $9.38M/year contract — a massive bet on his future potential. Still early in his pro career with just 76 games and 26 points, Buium dazzled at Denver and led them to a national title in 2024, also shining at the World Juniors. While the deal raises eyebrows, it mirrors past successes like Slafkovsky’s — the league pays for what players will become, not what they’ve done. With the cap rising, this could be a steal. It’s a bold statement: Vancouver’s rebuilding with confidence in Buium as a cornerstone star. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/74766d200d406c76