Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced an eight‑year contract extension for 20‑year‑old defenseman Zeev Buium, marking a significant commitment to a young talent in the final year of his current deal. Buium, who has already shown promise in the NHL, will now be locked in as a cornerstone of the team’s defensive core, giving the franchise stability and a long‑term plan. The move signals the Canucks’ confidence in Buium’s development and their intent to build a competitive roster around him.

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson was excited to announce an eight-year contract extension for defenceman Zeev Buium late Friday afternoon. The 20-year-old defenceman is in the final year ...