Vancouver’s front office moved quickly to lock up one of its most promising blue‑liners, as General Manager Ryan Johnson confirmed the Canucks have reached an eight‑year extension with defenseman Zeev Buium. The new deal carries a $9.38 million average annual value, cementing Buium as a core piece of the roster through the prime of his career. Johnson praised Buium’s steady development, noting his blend of size, skating and puck‑moving ability that has already made him a regular on the power play. The long‑term commitment signals Vancouver’s intent to build around a younger defensive core while maintaining salary‑cap flexibility for future moves.

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Zeev Buium on an eight\-year contract extension with a $9.38 million AAV. “Zeev has ...