The Vancouver Canucks have locked in a cornerstone of their defense corps with an eight‑year, $75.04 million extension for defenseman Zeev Buium, securing him through the 2030‑31 season. The deal averages $9.38 million per year, reflecting the team’s confidence in Buium’s role as a stay‑with‑the‑team veteran. With only 11 days left in the free‑agency window, the contract was announced just as the league’s deadline loomed, underscoring the urgency and importance of the move. PuckPedia’s year‑by‑year breakdown gives fans a clear view of the financial commitment and how the salary will unfold over the contract’s duration.


With only 11 days left to sign players to eight-year contracts, the Vancouver Canucks have secured a key extension. According to a team announcement, the Canucks have signed defenseman Zeev Buium to an eight-year, $75.04MM ($9.38MM AAV) extension. Shortly after the Canucks announcement, PuckPedia provided the year-by-year breakdown of Buium’s new contract: Year NHL Salary […]