Sun Apr 13 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Wild to Call Up Top Prospect Buium After NCAA Tournament Exit
**MINNEAPOLIS, MN –** Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin announced today that highly touted prospect Zeev Buium will join the NHL team before the end of the season. The 19-year-old defenseman, selected 12th overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, will be making the jump after his Denver Pioneers were eliminated from the NCAA Frozen Four tournament Thursday.
Guerin, speaking on KFAN1003 radio, confirmed Buium’s imminent arrival and stated that he expects the young defenseman to see game action. “These kids are different, man,” Guerin said. “They’re ready for this stuff.”
Buium, who logged an impressive 51 minutes in Denver’s double-overtime loss to Western Michigan, concluded his collegiate season with a remarkable 13 goals and 48 points in 40 games, ranking third in the NCAA in average ice time (27:03). He also boasts significant international experience, having played in the last two World Junior Championships for Team USA, registering five goals and 11 points in 14 games.
The Wild, currently 43-29-7, are on the verge of securing a Western Conference playoff berth. A win against the Calgary Flames on Friday would clinch a Wild Card spot, potentially giving Buium the opportunity to contribute to the team’s postseason push.
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