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3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Where Wild's Zeev Buium Ranks In Calder Trophy Voting
Minnesota Wild rookie defenseman Zeev Buium burst onto the scene in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round. He had just finished his sophomore season at the University of Denver where he was up for the NCAA's Hobey Baker Award as the top player in College Hockey.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Can Zeev Buium become the Minnesota Wild's breakout star this season?
Photo byWhen training camp opens in September, all eyes will be on Zeev Buium. The 19-year-old defenseman, drafted 12th overall by the Minnesota Wild in 2024, isn't looking for a slow introduction to the NHL. He's planning to step in and make an impact right away. 'I do think that there is an opportunity for me to step in and be a player on the team,' Buium said recently. 'And for me, I don't just want to be a guy who's out there—I want to help this team win.' From college dominance to NHL playoff debut: Zeev Buium's rise to stardom Zeev Buium signed his three-year entry-level contract on April 13, just three days after the University of Denver's Frozen Four elimination. One week later, on April 20, he made his NHL debut in Game 1 of Minnesota's first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, logging 13:27 of ice time in a 4-2 loss. He appeared in four playoff games and recorded one assist, giving him an early taste of the league's intensity. 'Being able to play in those couple games at the end of the year and then going to World Championships [with the United States] really helped me,' Buium said. 'You learn a lot… how guys carry themselves and what you need to do.' Before signing with Minnesota, Buium had a remarkable college season. He put up 48 points (13 goals, 35 assists) in 41 games for Denver, earning NCHC Player of the Year and Best Offensive Defenseman honors, while finishing as a Hobey Baker finalist. He was also a unanimous NCHC First-Team All-Star selection. The California native isn't short on championship experience either. He helped Denver win the 2024 NCAA title and was part of the U.S. teams that claimed gold at both the 2025 World Juniors and the IIHF World Championship—the latter breaking a 92-year drought for Team USA. 'There'll always be enough room [for more trophies],' Buium joked. 'The group of guys we had was so special… everyone's so great and cares about each other. ' Zeev Buium's offseason grind and Bill Guerin 's blueprint for a breakout rookie year Now, Buium is focused on adding strength and explosiveness to his 6-foot, 183-pound frame before camp. 'I think for me, it's putting on weight,' he said. 'Working on explosiveness, getting faster and stronger… get ready to play a full NHL season.' Wild GM Bill Guerin believes he's on the right track. 'Zeev is a young guy that we've all seen what he's capable of,' Guerin said. 'He's one of those young pieces of talent we're very excited to see make a push and have an impact on the team.' After a year packed with milestones and championships, Buium's hunger to succeed at the NHL level has only grown. 'Losing in the Frozen Four put into perspective how hard it is,' he said. 'It makes me more grateful… and realize how much more I want it.' Also Read: Winnipeg Jets sign Gabriel Vilardi to $45M deal—blockbuster trade pays off after breakout NHL season For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
NHL trade tracker: Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins, plus other moves
Most of the NHL's top free agents have new contracts. But there are also trades to be made as NHL teams acquire or move players to improve their immediate future or get their salary cap situation under control. The Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off the latest deal on July 10, with veteran defenseman Matt Dumba and a draft pick heading to Pittsburgh for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes pulled off the biggest trade of July 1 with Carolina acquiring defenseman K'Andre Miller and signing him to an eight-year contract. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights also made a major deal on June 30, sending Mitch Marner to Vegas, which signed him to an eight-year, $96 million deal,. The Golden Knights sent forward Nicolas Roy to the Maple Leafs. Tracking the latest trades from the NHL offseason: July 10: Stars trade Matt Dumba to the Penguins This deal helps the Stars' cap situation because Dumba makes $3.75 million and is in the final year of his contract. They also send a 2028 second-round pick to Pittsburgh. According to PuckPedia, the Stars now have about $2 million in cap space. Dumba, 30, had only 10 points last season, but did have 70 hits and 60 penalty minutes. Kolyachonok, 24, who makes $775,000, had seven points in 35 games between the Penguins and Mammoth last season. July 8: Oilers acquire Hobey Baker winner Isaac Howard The Oilers acquired the rights to Michigan State forward Isaac Howard from the Lightning and signed him to a three-year entry-level contract in a trade of prospects. Howard was the No. 31 overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft. He had 26 goals and 26 assists in 37 games last season to win the Hobey Baker Award as top men's college hockey player. He's considered NHL-ready and could play alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. Edmonton sent forward Sam O'Reilly, the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, to the Lightning in the trade. He helped the London (Ontario) Knights win the 2025 Memorial Cup title and reach the final in 2024. July 1: Hurricanes acquire K'Andre Miller from Rangers The Hurricanes landed 25-year-old defenseman Miller and gave up defenseman Scott Morrow, 22, a conditional first-round pick and a 2026 second-rounder. Carolina signed Miller to an eight-year deal with a $7.5 million cap hit. Trading Miller gave the Rangers the cap space to sign Vladislav Gavrikov, the top defenseman in the free agent class. The Hurricanes were changing up their blue line with veterans Dmitry Orlov and Brent Burns hitting free agency. The Hurricanes also signed free agent defenseman Mike Reilly. July 1: Sharks acquire Alex Nedeljkovic from Penguins Nedeljkovic is entering the final year of his contract and he struggled this past season with a 3.12 goals-against average and .894 save percentage. He and Yaroslav Askarov could split time in San Jose. July 1: Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres The forward is returning after previously playing in Chicago for parts of two seasons. He struggled in Buffalo with seven points in 60 games. The Sabres get a 2026 sixth-round pick in return. July 1: Bruins acquire Viktor Arvidsson from Oilers The Bruins acquire forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Oilers for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, Arvidsson had signed a two-year deal with Edmonton last season and did not work out. He was in and out of the lineup in the playoffs. But he did score 26 goals two seasons ago and could fill a middle-six role in Boston. Edmonton saves $4 million in cap space. July 1: Canadiens-Blues trade The Canadiens acquire forward Zachary Bolduc for defenseman Logan Mailloux. Bolduc adds secondary scoring after scoring 19 goals and 36 points in his first full season. Mailloux, who was taken in the first round of the 2021 draft despite asking not to be drafted, has played eight NHL games. The Canadiens recently acquired Noah Dobson, who fills the role of offensive defenseman. June 30: Golden Knights acquire Mitch Marner from Maple Leafs The sign-and-trade deal allows Marner to sign an eight-year deal and lands them the top free agent in the 2025 class. Toronto was going to lose Marner for nothing in free agency, so they did well to get a roster player. Roy is signed through 2027 at a $3 million cap hit. June 30: Red Wings trade Vladimir Tarasenko to Wild Tarasenko has won two Stanley Cup titles, but he disappointed with 33 points in his lone season in Detroit, while averaging less than 15 minutes a game. He has another year on his contract at $4.75 million, so the Wild get secondary scoring at a reasonable price. Detroit gets future considerations in the deal. June 30: Maple Leafs acquire Matias Maccelli from Mammoth The Mammoth get a conditional 2027 third round pick in return. Maccelli, 24, gets a fresh start after dropping to 18 points in 55 games this past season. But he can provide secondary scoring for Toronto after totaling 106 points over the two seasons before that. If he gets 51 points this season and the Maple Leafs make the playoffs, the third rounder becomes a 2029 second-round pick. June 30: Predators-Golden Knights trade The Nashville Predators acquire defenseman Nicolas Hague and a conditional third-round pick from the Golden Knights in exchange for forward Colton Sissons and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon. Nashville will retain 50% of Sissons' salary. If Vegas wins two rounds in the 2026 playoffs, the Golden Knights will move a second-round pick instead. June 28: Red Wings acquire John Gibson from Ducks The Detroit Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks for goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second- round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. Gibson had been mentioned in trade rumors for years and the Red Wings have needed better goaltending for years. Lukas Dostal has emerged as a No. 1 goalie in Anaheim and needs a new contract as a restricted free agent. Mrazek is a better fit financially at $4.25 million than Gibson at $6.4 million. Gibson, who will get more playing time in Detroit, had a solid season with a 2.77 goals-against average and .911 save percentage, a little better than how Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon performed. June 28: Senators acquire Jordan Spence from Kings Spence's ice time had dropped, particularly in the playoffs, so the trade gives him more opportunity. The defenseman is only 24. Los Angeles had drafted a defenseman, London's Henry Brzustewicz, in the first round. The Kings receive a 2025 third round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder. June 28: Sabres, Penguins swap defensemen The Buffalo Sabres acquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round pick.. The Sabres are changing up their defense after earlier acquiring Michael Kesselring. Clifton is entering the final year of his contract. Timmins is four years younger. Also: The Washington Capitals acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm and a 2025 sixth-round pick from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Chase Priskie and a 2025 third-rounder. June 27: Blue Jackets acquire Charlie Coyle, Miles Wood from Avalanche The Avalanche get back 20-year-old forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round selection (77th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-rounder. This move helps the Blue Jackets' depth. Wood has a lot of speed and kills penalties. Coyle, acquired by the Avalanche at the trade deadline, had 25 goals two seasons ago. The Avalanche clear cap space. June 27: Canadiens acquire Noah Dobson from Islanders Dobson, a restricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $76 million extension as part of the deal, according to Friedman. Dobson, a skilled offensive defenseman, had 70 points two seasons ago and joins a Montreal blue line that features rookie of the year Lane Hutson. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche gets two picks in the middle of the first round. Could he use the 16th and 17th picks as part of a package to move up in the draft? He didn't, drafting Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson. Heineman, whom the Islanders acquired from the Canadiens as part of the deal, is known for his speed and two-way ability. June 26: Mammoth acquire JJ Peterka from Sabres The Utah Mammoth will be aggressive this offseason as they head into their second season in Salt Lake City. Peterka is coming off a career-best 68 points and totaled 55 goals the past two seasons. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent and signed a five-year deal with the Mammoth after the trade. The Sabres, who need to adjust their roster to try to end a 14-season playoff drought, get back defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Kesselring, 25, had a career-best 29 points as he got more ice time because of injuries on the Utah blue line. Doan, 23, is the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan. He has another year left on his contract. June 26: Panthers acquire Daniil Tarasov from the Blue Jackets The Panthers give up a 2025 fifth-round pick for Tarasov, 26, a restricted free agent who became available with Jet Greaves emerging in Columbus. Current backup Vitek Vanecek is a pending unrestricted free agent. Tarasov has a career 3.44 goals-against average but those numbers should come down while playing behind a better Panthers defense. Sergei Bobrovsky will be 37 next season and has a year left on his contract. General Bill Zito potentially has found his future No. 1 goalie. Also: The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a 2025 fourth-round pick. ... In a free agency move, the Dallas Stars re-signed captain Jamie Benn for one year at $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses June 25: Oilers trade Evander Kane to Canucks This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency. June 25: Oilers trade Evander Kane to Canucks This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency. June 23: Flyers acquire Trevor Zegras from Ducks Zegras wanted to play center and the Ducks didn't have room for him there in their top six. The Flyers land a creative forward who has scored several lacrosse-style goals but also has dealt recently with injuries. The Ducks get back center Ryan Poehling, who wins faceoffs and kills penalties, two areas where Anaheim needed improvement. They also receive a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder. Also: The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a 2025 fourth-round pick.
Calgary Herald
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Breaking down why Howard-O'Reilly deal is a good trade for Oilers and Lightning
Article content In a world of NHL trades that often masquerade as salary dumps or with retained salary, this Ike Howard for Sam O'Reilly deal is refreshing stuff — two high-end forward prospects, one a college player, one a junior, one a fast winger with dynamic offensive chops, one a right-shot centre who plays a pro-type game. Article content Howard's ready now, O'Reilly is, say, two years away. Article content Article content For now, let's pump the brakes some on where Howard fits. Article content Article content Howard, a Hobey Baker winner as the best college hockey player like Cale Makar was, like the late Johnny Gaudreau, by all accounts has top-6 NHL skill, but with a very crowded forward group, on paper at least here, it would be realistic to just hope this Michigan State left-winger is a top-9 forward for the Edmonton Oilers. Article content For now. Article content Those pre-season forecasts from some that have a 21-year-old who has never played a single minute of pro hockey, pencilled in to play left wing with the best player in the world Connor McDavid, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, closing in on 1,000 NHL games with the Oilers, drops down from McDavid's line to be a third-line centre? Seems a bit of a reach. Article content Truth is, Howard, who didn't want to sign with Tampa after being drafted in the first round in 2022, only has to be in the top 9 to start, and if not, with Nugent-Hopkins and Andrew Mangiapane as the first and second line left wingers, then the 21-year-old belongs in Bakersfield. Article content Article content Where does Howard fit? Article content Article content With McDavid or Leon Draisaitl likely not playing any more than three or four exhibition games, there is not much time for the team to find if Howard meshes with either of them but he should play with both, a lot, when they dress for those games so we see. So, we find out, but if not, then he can hopefully be a third-line left winger to start, maybe with Trent Frederic as the third line centre with Matthew Savoie on right wing. Article content We still see Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman, coming off his dislocated wrist, playing with McDavid. It's who plays with Draisaitl. Maybe Mangiapane moves to the right side, and Howard gets a look on left wing there. But you can also bet that Czech forward David Tomasek, 29, who won the Swedish Hockey League scoring title, will be in the mix somewhere. He will get a shot with Leon or, at worst on the third line.
Ottawa Citizen
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Breaking down why Howard-O'Reilly deal is a good trade for Oilers and Lightning
Article content In a world of NHL trades that often masquerade as salary dumps or with retained salary, this Ike Howard for Sam O'Reilly deal is refreshing stuff — two high-end forward prospects, one a college player, one a junior, one a fast winger with dynamic offensive chops, one a right-shot centre who plays a pro-type game. Article content Howard's ready now, O'Reilly is, say, two years away. Article content Article content For now, let's pump the brakes some on where Howard fits. Article content Article content Howard, a Hobey Baker winner as the best college hockey player like Cale Makar was, like the late Johnny Gaudreau, by all accounts has top-6 NHL skill, but with a very crowded forward group, on paper at least here, it would be realistic to just hope this Michigan State left-winger is a top-9 forward for the Edmonton Oilers. Article content For now. Article content Those pre-season forecasts from some that have a 21-year-old who has never played a single minute of pro hockey, pencilled in to play left wing with the best player in the world Connor McDavid, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, closing in on 1,000 NHL games with the Oilers, drops down from McDavid's line to be a third-line centre? Seems a bit of a reach. Article content Truth is, Howard, who didn't want to sign with Tampa after being drafted in the first round in 2022, only has to be in the top 9 to start, and if not, with Nugent-Hopkins and Andrew Mangiapane as the first and second line left wingers, then the 21-year-old belongs in Bakersfield. Article content Article content Where does Howard fit? Article content Article content With McDavid or Leon Draisaitl likely not playing any more than three or four exhibition games, there is not much time for the team to find if Howard meshes with either of them but he should play with both, a lot, when they dress for those games so we see. So, we find out, but if not, then he can hopefully be a third-line left winger to start, maybe with Trent Frederic as the third line centre with Matthew Savoie on right wing. Article content We still see Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman, coming off his dislocated wrist, playing with McDavid. It's who plays with Draisaitl. Maybe Mangiapane moves to the right side, and Howard gets a look on left wing there. But you can also bet that Czech forward David Tomasek, 29, who won the Swedish Hockey League scoring title, will be in the mix somewhere. He will get a shot with Leon or, at worst on the third line.
