Why Did The Philadelphia Flyers Pass On Zeev Buium And What Are The Minnesota Wild Getting? 

All that I know is this Wild fan couldn't have been happier. Absolutely mental we've got him and Faber for 10+ years

Does Zeev have the same agent at Cutter ? That sure would matter I’d say.

Even the commentator on ESPN, don’t remember her name but she’s a Canadian even commented when Detroit was drafting that we know it won’t be an American because Yzerman doesn’t draft Americans. Unfortunately some Canadian teams and Canadian GM’s try not to draft Americans which is stupid. Who cares where they are from if your a good GM you get the best player for your organization

love what the Flyers did in drafting Luchanko...but it is a risk to take a less consensus player than Biuim. Next year's draft will be critical with 3 first round picks and their own pick may be a top pick, if the team doesn't exceed expectations as they did this past year.

Also I'd add that the fallout from Gauthier led to this decision. If they had Gauthier and not Drysdale, I'd say they most likely would have been thrilled to have taken Biuim.

For me, the two biggest (and welcome) surprises in the first round: Wild getting Zeev Buium and somehow Utah getting Tij Iginla.

It shocked me. I think zeev will become the most well rounded guy in the drsft, but time will tell. As a flames fan i certainly like the Parekh pick, but I think we should have gone for Buium. I see your American players not going to small market Canadian teams point. I don't really buy into it. Mismangenent was to blame. Tkachuk wanted a long term deal and didnt get one, Treliving opted for a bridge. He short changed Gaudreau and accepted the "no negotiation during the season" thing. Treliving's failings led to the Hanifin wanting out. Fox is the only one i really think is relevant, and just because one young American player only wants to play for one team and swings his dick around to get what he wants doesn't mean the next guy will. Great conversation guys!!

It’s because his agent is the same as Quitter Gauthier’s

"Which hand?" was ultimately a bigger question and more important consideration than "where from?" as far as this defensive draft went. I was shocked both Dickinson and Buium were available when my Sharks drafted and I really, really wanted Buium. But it didn't take long for me to understand why and see that it was the right choice.

As a flyers fan I didnt want another defensemen but I wanted Helenius or Berkly. I didnt know enough about Jett but he looks like a high IQ guy that is a great skater.

Don't Buium and Gauthier have the same agent? Might've been something to do with it.

Luchenko is going to be a great picl. He's younger than the rest of the class which means his projections could be off. Many see him as a 2nd line C but theres potential there to exceed that. Time will tell. Frankly I think Briere's reasoning was a lie. Im pretty sure the Gauthier situation played a big part given they share the same agent. I also think Buium isnt going to be a top pair Guy. I think he will turn out to be a Ghost like player

The Sharks would’ve selected Buium, but they were pushed around so often and out muscled on the puck last year…I think they had to choose Dickinson. Couldn’t have yet another undersized defenseman. I personally loved watching Buium this past year. He is so smooth with the puck…especially compared to someone like Lane Hutson (who also brings a ton of offense, but it’s a lot more chaotic). I think Buium is going to have a very long career, such a smart defenseman.

Buium as a potential hedge against the possibility that Drysdale and Andrae don't necessarily pan out, doesn't sound like the dumbest thing a GM could do in this moment.... And I say that as one who doesn't dislike Luchenko. who I think will be a nice player. They used that 3rd rounder to move up to take Gill. All of this second guessing could have been avoided had Chuckles taken Jiricek instead of pretty boy Gauthier, and at this point would have Jiricek/Michkov/Perrault.

As a flyers fan I’m glad we didn’t go with zeev could be a top pair d but I think more likely he’s a good top 4 d that’s just my personal opinion from the very few things I’ve seen from him plus he’s a wild card could be another brat like cutter and want to leave and go play somewhere else

What do you think about Sharks choosing Dickerson over Zeev

We didn’t want another small defenseman. We wanted the Jett✈️

Ottawa Senators… Tkatchuk, Norris, Sanderson, Pinto… all American. They needed right hand defence… Buim is not that !

Carter in know in nhl draft tables, mean fights, etc u have know prospects I guess u don’t know much about hockey

Because I believe what RU-vidrs say than the actual 12 NHL teams that has a lot of money to employ hundreds of scouts and the money to get the job done.

So, 0.00 % of Flyers fans watch hockey huh? EFF off. After listening to your analysis of what Briere has done so far maybe it's you who doesn't watch hockey.

Bc they're dumb!! Also pannicked and unprepared after they failed to move up.. They loved Demidov and Dickinson.. F that up.. They're ruining the franchise..