A major long-term commitment has been made by the Vancouver Canucks, as the team’s general manager locked in an eight-year contract extension with rising star defenceman Zeev Buium just hours before the deadline. The move secures the future of the young player, who is currently in the final year of his entry-level deal, signaling strong confidence in his development. With the extension finalized late Friday, the Canucks have reinforced their blue line for the foreseeable future. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this decision shapes the team’s defensive strategy moving forward.

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 ...