A major contract extension has been finalized with the Vancouver Canucks, securing a top forward to the franchise through the 2035-36 season. The eight-year deal, worth a total of $75.04 million, represents one of the highest annual averages in recent NHL history, with an average value exceeding $9 million per year. The agreement kicks off in the 2027-28 campaign, locking in a key player’s future with the team for nearly a decade. Fans and analysts will be watching how this long-term commitment shapes the club’s roster and competitive strategy moving forward.

Zeev Buium signed an eight-year, $75.04 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. It has an average annual value of $9.38 million and will begin with the 2027-28 season.