Wild selects Buium with 12th overall pick

Minnesota moves up one spot in first round to pick National Champ defenseman

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By Minnesota Wild
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- With its first-round pick (No. 12 overall, from PHI) in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Wild selected defenseman Zeev Buium from the University of Denver of the NCHC.

Here is a look at Buium's stats:

  • Position: D
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 185 lbs.
  • Shoots: L
  • Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
  • 2023-24 team: University of Denver Pioneers (NCAA)
  • NHL Central Scouting rank: 4th among North American skaters

Buium talks to media after being drafted by Minnesota

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