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Zeev Buium is arguably the Minnesota Wild's top prospect right now. This is especially true as fellow defenseman David Jiricek remains out for the season.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Wild’s Zeev Buium to make debut in Game 1 versus Golden Knights

When the Minnesota Wild open the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday versus the Vegas Golden Knights, it will also mark the debut for star prospect Zeev Buium, Wild head coach John Hynes confirmed per NHL.com reporter Shawn Roarke.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 19

Zeev Buium set to become first Wild player to make NHL debut in playoffs

Zeev Buium is set to make Minnesota Wild history. Buium will make his NHL debut in Sunday's Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

What Zeev Buium brings to the Wild

There is no shortage of anticipation around the Minnesota Wild for the coming debut of Zeev Buium. On Wednesday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, prospect analyst Steven Ellis joined the show to chat about the Denver Pioneers graduate and offer up what the budding blue-liner could do in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Minnesota Wild News / ESPN / April 14

Wild rookie Buium arrives, skates with teammates

Former first-round draft pick Zeev Buium, 19, the rookie defenseman who just signed with the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, practiced with his new team on Monday after competing in the NCAA Frozen Four last weekend in St.

Minnesota Wild News / ESPN / April 13

Denver's Buium, 19, lands 3-year deal from Wild

Denver defenseman Zeev Buium, 19, who just concluded his sophomore season with 13 goals and 35 assists for the Pioneers, agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild signed Sunday, making him available for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Minnesota Wild Sign Top Defenceman Prospect to ELC

Minnesota Wild sign top prospect Zeev Buium after standout season at Denver University. With this move, the club is adding high-upside talent to their blueline.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Wild Sign Zeev Buium to Entry-Level Deal; Could Debut Tuesday

The Minnesota Wild have signed 2024 first-round pick Zeev Buium to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Sunday. The deal, worth $2.925 million, begins immediately—burning the first year of his ELC—and sets the stage for the 19-year-old defenseman to make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Wild sign Zeev Buium to three-year, entry-level contract

One of the best prospects in college hockey has inked his first NHL contract. On Friday, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced that the team has signed defenseman Zeev Buium to a three-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 12

Zeev Buium expected to sign with Minnesota Wild soon

Michael Russo: Could see the Minnesota Wild signing defenseman Zeev Buium to his entry-level contract this weekend, practicing on Monday and then making his NHL debut on Tuesday.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 12

Minnesota Wild notes: Jared Spurgeon's scary injury, Zeev Buium's arrival

The Wild's disappointing loss to the Calgary Flames on Friday night included a scary moment for their captain and longest-tenured player. Veteran defenseman Jared Spurgeon took a puck to the throat early in the second period and lost his breath, which caused him to panic a little bit and get light-headed.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Wild expected to sign star defensive prospect soon

The Minnesota Wild are expected to sign star defense prospect Zeev Buium to his entry-level contract in the coming days.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Wild’s Buium has all the makings of a star NHL defenseman

Zeev Buium has been one of college hockey’s best players in 2024-25, helping the University of Denver reach the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four. While they were eliminated Thursday night by Western Michigan, losing 3-2 in double overtime, it capped off another impressive season for Buium.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / April 11

Wild Prospect Logs Unreal Ice Time in Frozen Four Loss

The legend of the top Minnesota Wild prospect grew in his most recent NCAA contest. The University of Denver Pioneers suffered a heartbreaking double overtime loss to the Western Michigan Broncos in the 2025 Men's Frozen Four Semi-Final.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

NHL Rumours: Minnesota Wild Poised to Add Prospect

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the rumours have yet to slow down. Teams are still working on their rosters as we approach the start of the post-season in a couple of weeks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard, Wild’s Zeev Buium, Lightning’s Isaac Howard named top three finalists for 2025 Hobey Baker Award

Three of the best college hockey players are the last ones in the running for one of the top individual awards in the game. On Thursday, it was announced that Michigan State forward Isaac Howard, University of Denver defenseman Zeev Buium and Boston College forward Ryan Leonard are the Hat Trick finalists for the 2025 Hobie Baker Memorial Award.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 31

Zeev Buium leads Denver back to Frozen Four: When will he make Wild debut?

Zeev Buium's star continues to grow. The Minnesota Wild's top prospect led the University of Denver Pioneers back to the NCAA Frozen Four with a 3-1 win

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

Wild Prospect Leads Denver Back to Frozen Four

Minnesota Wild prospect and University of Denver defenseman Zeev Buium is putting on one heck of a show at this year's Frozen Four tournament. The Pioneers have successfully defended their national title through the first two rounds and now move on to the semi-finals and a meeting against Western Michigan University.

College Hockey News / Yardbarker / March 28

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

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Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 20

Wild Prospect Deserves Hobey Baker Award

Minnesota Wild prospect Zeev Buium deserves to win the Hobey Baker Award this year. There's no question that the University of Denver defenseman has been the best player in the NCAA during the 2024-2025 season, and he must be recognized for his performance.

College Hockey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

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Minnesota Wild News / Flamesnation / December 28

World Juniors Day 3 Recap: Zeev Buium stellar as Team USA overcomes plucky Latvians

It was the Zeev Buium show on Saturday as Team USA defeated Team Latvia by a 5-1 score at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. The Minnesota Wild prospect scored his first goal of the tournament and logged a team-high 23:53 of ice time as the Americans improved to a perfect 2-0-0-0 in the preliminary round.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 1

David Jiricek Acquired by the Minnesota Wild

The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially traded David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild. As part of the trade package to acquire Jiricek, the Wild will also

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / June 30

Why Did the Flyers Pass on Zeev Buium in the 2024 NHL Draft?

At first, it seemed like the Philadelphia Flyers were getting a shrewd piece of business done, acquiring a 2025 third-round pick from the Minnesota Wild just to move down one spot, from 12 to 13, in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft.