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JPat’s Monday Mailbag: What more do we need to see from Zeev Buium?

Hopefully you all had a happy Thanksgiving. And as the Vancouver Canucks season unfolds, we should all count our blessings that we had the first week of the season to enjoy. That was fun. The rest of the way? Well…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:30 PM
JPat’s Monday Mailbag: What more do we need to see from Zeev Buium?
Key Things to Know
  • CanucksArmy's JPat argues Zeev Buium needs to improve breakout skating, offensive creativity, and defensive reads beyond increasing point production.
  • Buium has recorded just one secondary assist in the early season while paired alongside Filip Hronek.
  • Elias Pettersson has started strongly with eight points and 26 hits, potentially increasing front-office roster flexibility despite his no-movement clause.
The Story in 60 Seconds

CanucksArmy's JPat addressed reader questions regarding Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium, noting that beyond adding points, Buium must use his skating for transition breakouts, show creativity offensively, and improve his defensive reads. The writer noted Buium has managed only one secondary assist while dealing with early-season struggles alongside defensive partner Filip Hronek.

The mailbag also evaluated Elias Pettersson's strong start, potential trade interest surrounding Connor Zary, and the Canucks' goaltending situation. While Kevin Lankinen has struggled with 29 goals allowed through early action, waiver claim Leevi Meriläinen has impressed by conceding only one even-strength goal in 165 minutes of play.

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