Zeev Buium — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Zeev Buium is an NHL defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Zeev Buium has 6 goals, 20 assists and 26 points in 76 games, worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Zeev Buium completed his first full NHL season as a 20-year-old defenseman, appearing in 76 games. He demonstrated a respectable offensive touch for a rookie blueliner, contributing 6 goals and 20 assists, totaling 26 points over the campaign.
His overall impact for the season registered a positive 0.2 GAR, indicating a solid, if not spectacular, debut. Although power-play offense is noted as a value driver, its contribution was negligible, suggesting his value primarily stems from other aspects of his play, likely at even strength, as he continues to develop his game.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 183 lb |
| Draft | 2024 — Round 1, Pick 12 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -33 | 41 | 73 | 7.1% | 20:20 | 50.3% | 4.9 | -0.2 | 1.2 | 0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.4 | -1.2 | +1.4 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 37th, WAR 37th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zeev Buium has been worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 37th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+1.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.2).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeev Buium's GAR this season?
Zeev Buium has been worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players.
What is Zeev Buium's WAR this season?
Zeev Buium has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Zeev Buium have this season?
Zeev Buium has 6 goals and 20 assists for 26 points in 76 games this season.
Is Zeev Buium a good defenseman?
Zeev Buium ranks in the 37th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Zeev Buium drafted?
Zeev Buium was drafted in 2024 — Round 1, Pick 12 — MIN.