LD Zeev Buium - University of Denver, NCAA (2024, 12th, MIN)

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This is the most in-depth breakdown of Zeev Buium and it discusses why he's the top ranked D in this draft.

WTYKY Podcast – Episode 41 (2024 NHL Draft Preview with Brad Allen)

WTYKY is pleased to welcome back returning champion Brad Allen of hockeyprospect dot com to break down the draft for us. Luke tees up Brad and then clears the lane to get The Knowledge on – I…

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[BuLLeT1291]

If you got in on him at +1200 congrats!

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

If true smart by Anaheim. Best D in draft and maybe the 2nd best player. For my money.

 

[Baksfamous112]

He is now tied for betting favorite to go 3rd overall to the ducks.

If he goes 3, the ducks must absolutely have him a strong BPA, because he doesn't really fit a need or what I would consider what Verbeek would ideally want.

Wait really? I watched the Marek show when I woke up at 6am and took a juicy $250 bet at +1400 and went golfing. I see now that the option to bet on who’s going to be the #3 pick is not available anymore

 

[TimeZone]

Wait really? I watched the Marek show when I woke up at 6am and took a juicy $250 bet at +1400 and went golfing. I see now that the option to bet on who’s going to be the #3 pick is not available anymore

And here I was feeling good about placing $25 on those same odds last night.

I didn't think it would hit, it still may not but if I seen thie coming I'd have added so, so much more.

 

[LeProspector]

I put a good chunk down at +800 odds. Safe to say I’m happy if things come to fruition.

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

I'm not buying that ANA is going to build their team with Buium, Mintyukov, and Zellwegger

 

[Realgud]

I'm not buying that ANA is going to build their team with Buium, Mintyukov, and Zellwegger

Trades are still a thing. If they prefer Buium and think he's their best LD (and the best prospect available at 3), they might just trade Zellweger or Mintyukov for a very good return. Not sure why that would not be an option.

 

[KickHisAssZegrass]

Trades are still a thing. If they prefer Buium and think he's their best LD (and the best prospect available at 3), they might just trade Zellweger or Mintyukov for a very good return. Not sure why that would not be an option.

If they were to get Buium, Minty isn't going anywhere, Zell I think would be used as a chip

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

Trades are still a thing. If they prefer Buium and think he's their best LD (and the best prospect available at 3), they might just trade Zellweger or Mintyukov for a very good return. Not sure why that would not be an option.

Sure, but if you draft Buium are you going to be able to maximize Zell or Mintukov to get a top return for them? Zeev becomes their power play QB long term

 

[ducknuts]

I'm not buying that ANA is going to build their team with Buium, Mintyukov, and Zellwegger

Why not?

Mintyukov is 6′1″ and Buium is 6'. Both are great in their own zone. Zellweger is on the third pairing.

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

Why not?

Mintyukov is 6′1″ and Buium is 6'. Both are great in their own zone. Zellweger is on the third pairing.

"Both are great in their own zone" is a stretch and I adore both those guys. How many good playoff teams have three average sized, puck moving LD?

 

[Realgud]

Sure, but if you draft Buium are you going to be able to maximize Zell or Mintukov to get a top return for them? Zeev becomes their power play QB long term

Well, Zell and Mintyukov might both be on the NHL roster before Buium, so they have time to showcase themselves before the ducks decide what to do with them. If they do well, they could get a haul.

 

[Baksfamous112]

"Both are great in their own zone" is a stretch and I adore both those guys. How many good playoff teams have three average sized, puck moving LD?

What? Buium is touted as an insanely good two-way D.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Minnesota

 

[PavelBure10]

Amazing pick Minnesota, steal forsure.

 

[Bubbles]

Judd Bracket definitely wanted him. Also interesting to note it was only Guerin and Brackett up there.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Judd Bracket definitely wanted him. Also interesting to note it was only Guerin and Brackett up there.

Who else would be?

 

[William H Bonney]

Value relative to draft position he's easily the steal of the draft so far. Minnesota is a perfect spot for him, too.

 

[Bubbles]

Who else would be?

A famous Minnesotan?

Sometimes they drag the entire scouting staff, AGM, owner, whoever. Just interesting Guerin has his director of scouting.

 

[Dominance]

Predictable “fall” for a guy without any standout projectable skills who benefited massively from being the only halfway decent American prospect this year. Has a pretty good shot at being a steady top-4 guy for the Wild and a solid pick in hindsight but teams ahead were just looking for stronger ceiling and/or floor.

 

[PavelBrendl]

Steal of the draft. Hope Philly enjoys their 3rd rounder.

 

[William H Bonney]

Predictable “fall” for a guy without any standout projectable skills who benefited massively from being the only halfway decent American prospect this year. Has a pretty good shot at being a steady top-4 guy for the Wild and a solid pick in hindsight but teams ahead were just looking for stronger ceiling and/or floor.

Right on cue with not only a bad take but an anti-American one.

 

[majormajor]

I can see a Buium - Faber pairing being one of the best in the league.

Predictable “fall” for a guy without any standout projectable skills who benefited massively from being the only halfway decent American prospect this year. Has a pretty good shot at being a steady top-4 guy for the Wild and a solid pick in hindsight but teams ahead were just looking for stronger ceiling and/or floor.

He had one of the best draft seasons in NCAA history, you're kind of underselling a bit here.

Buium might have been the second or third choice for a lot of clubs in the top ten. He has incredible hockey sense which is the real differentiator between elite D and middle pair types.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Flyers effed that up so badly. Joke franchise