NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Minnesota Wild, according to NHL.com.

1. Zeev Buium , D

How acquired: Selected with No. 12 pick in 2024 NHL Draft

2024-25 season: Minnesota (NHL): 4 GP in Stanley Cup Playoffs, 0-1-1; Denver (NCAA): 41 GP, 13-35-48

After a second full season of college hockey with Denver, Buium (6-foot, 183 pounds) signed a three-year, entry-level contract April 13 and made his NHL debut against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round on April 20. He had an assist in a 5-2 win in Game 3.

"I kind of knew it was something that was possible at the end of the year," Buium said on April 14. "Felt comfortable and felt (moving to the NHL) was

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