What happened: Buium, 20, signed Friday while entering the final season of his three-year entry-level contract. He wanted the maximum eight-year term rather than a shorter commitment.
Why it matters: Vancouver now has a player it calls a key member of its young core under contract through 2034-35. Buium would have been eligible for restricted free agency after 2026-27.
By the numbers: Buium recorded three goals and nine assists in 45 games for Vancouver last season. His career total stands at 26 points—six goals and 20 assists—in 76 NHL games, plus one assist in four playoff appearances.
What to watch: Training camp is the next checkpoint for Vancouver's 2026-27 deployment plans.