So glad he fell to my Wild at pick 12… we are lucky he slid that far he really deserved to go at 6-8 or so.

He'll go in the top 7 of this class. His hockey sense, IQ and offensive upside are too good too pass up on.

@BD-oc1pb

5 ай бұрын

Agreed completely. He’s incredibly smart with the puck

@edward9

28 күн бұрын

Hell be #1 or #2 d man to go

Was waiting on this one

He's the Brzustewicz of last year, his ability to fool the opponents who are chasing him is awesome and he's always doing the best play under pressure, he's mister good decision like Brzust was last year. I think he's faster than Brzust a little bit, Brzust is more calm and Buium move more the needle.

Those smart 6 foot passes are the sign of an elite player or a soon to be elite player.Smart, fast & high IQ.

WOW this kid does stuff I rarely seen before. His composure, vision and confidence with the puck at only 18 yeas old is off the roof. For me is the top D in this draft and wouldn't be surprise he goes at #2 for the Hawks.

He’s the better player than Levshunov for me, but I’d rather have levshunov cause he plays bigger and is right handed. Which the hawks only really have Rinzel as a RHD in the pipeline rn.

@tomslick2058

6 ай бұрын

True. They have to many leftys. Kourchinski passes up way to many open shots. Coach has got to get on him.

@jasonprice9823

3 ай бұрын

Korchinski is also the youngest defenseman in the league and lost his dad this season. Davidson will get a vet to play with him next year and i think youll see a completely different player. ​@tomslick2058

@Zaghzackio

2 ай бұрын

​@@tomslick2058 Korchinski has never been a shooter or a goalscorer threat ever since juniors. It'll be great if he can develop thay but not something you should count on

I have a good feeling for this player. He will make an impact in the NHL.

Every mock i saw had him going in the top 8. Except one. As highas 4. As low as 12 in the one. Most around 7-8. Wild got an absolute steal at pick 12. I really wanted another potential elite scorer but getting a top pairing defensman at pick 12 is also a great get.

When are you guys going to do another EP roundtable?

@davidst-louis8315

6 ай бұрын

Early January

He reminds me of Cale Makar about 3 years ago! Some agility and strength training will bode well for him! The Minnesota Wild may have struck gold here!

In a way he reminds me of Makar. All the potential and ability to be amazing at the next level but just like you said, needs to upgrade his defensive play. Also reminds me of Lane Hutson is a sense. Minnesota and Ottawa will always welcome ya Zeev! High hopes for him.

@italian1ist

5 ай бұрын

I was thinking A. Fox type.

@ryanTDG

2 ай бұрын

+1 on both responses. Just a very very smart hockey player

You think this guy is potentially an Adam fox type player? Maybe not as good but still up there? He’s got 32pts in 22games which is incredible. Thats similar to fox’s production.

@ryanTDG

2 ай бұрын

He has the Makar / Fox / Hughes processor but just not the high end generational skill, IMO. The 2 way IQ is off the charts though from my perspective. Just a very intelligent player.

Reminds me a bit of Korchinski both having some mechanics issues in their skating but still being able to use cutbacks and other moves to evade the forecheck and break out from there.

@davidst-louis8315

6 ай бұрын

Yep. Great comp here for skating. Korchinski's lateral movements are a level above, but it's the same contrast. You will probably hear a lot of deserved praise of Buium's skating, too.

I don't know, his skating mechanics look pretty good for a defenseman. He might be the best skating D of rhe draft. I really like Silayev's mechanics. Parekh is quick on his feet but his skating is raw. Buium as better shiftiness and better foot speed.

At 3:37 you mention that Zeem is a "high stem skater". Where can I learn more about what this means?

@davidst-louis8315

5 ай бұрын

It means a player who lacks flexion in his lower body as he skates, at the knees and ankles. I talk about the consequences of this right after. It's a complex topic and too long to dissect fully in a short vid. You could do some research on skating posture. Even something like Laura Stamm's book on skating, old, but could help.

@evolutionXXVII

5 ай бұрын

@@davidst-louis8315 Thanks I'll get a copy!

@meller7303

4 ай бұрын

pretty sure he said high stance

@davidst-louis8315

4 ай бұрын

@@meller7303 I did! Trying to work through this accent :p

@meller7303

4 ай бұрын

I thought it was easy to understand! Great vid btw. Buium's numbers are crazy. @@davidst-louis8315

I am starting to doubt your guy's ability to accurately access skating. I feel like this is the fourth player you have mentioned that lacks high end skating due to ankle flexion. His stride and weight transfer are really good. I admit I don't watch alot of Zeev but I can't imagine calling his skating a weakness

@davidst-louis8315

5 ай бұрын

Some other strides are more debatable, but Zeev is definitely one player who has to work on his mechanics. It's not a huge deal, but it will prevent him from making certain plays in the NHL. His skating looks good because he's always moving and always using it. That aspect is a strength. It depends on what you value really. We focus more on the mechanics than other outlets, but also value output (straight speed/acceleration) and the way players use their skating. In the end, he will likely receive a 5-grade (meaning an average NHL projection). Lack of ankle flexion is a common problem. We may have made videos on the prospects whose skating project closer to average in the NHL.

@s.b.3275

4 ай бұрын

​​@@davidst-louis8315he's very similar to how Lane Hutson skates, maybe Buium has quicker feet but his posture and stride is very similar while Hutson is better at fakes, still less ankle flex then some other skaters with similar ability but I don't see that stopping both from being excellent top 4, maybe top 2 NHL defenseman. The talent and ability is there, there feet are always moving with a good blend of shoulder fakes.

He would look great in Teal.

Detroit has his older brother Shai Buium in the fold. LHD is within the cycle of need for the Red Wings. Yet Detroit needs to draft top flite forwards and keep doing so as they need this desperately.

Would you say Shea Theodore is a good comparison?

@ryanTDG

2 ай бұрын

He's almost like a poor man's Makar. Similar 2 way high IQ and processor without the flashiness, playmaking and generational skill.

Hawks need this guy.

@dangshnizzle6929

6 ай бұрын

Another left-handed D is what they need?

@YvonjrPierre-mb9hp

5 ай бұрын

Macklin.celebrini.with.blackhawks.big.deal.

@ryanTDG

2 ай бұрын

Please no. You'd have your Keith / Campbell set up again with him and Korchinski. - Blues fan

Good Comparison?

@ryanTDG

2 ай бұрын

Poor man's Makar which is more of a statement to Makar than at all a knock on ZB. Same high end IQ / processor without the generational high end skill.

@cartermiedema9114

Ай бұрын

Noah dobson

@mamagne800

8 күн бұрын

@@ryanTDG Not sure about the last part. He still young at 18 years old with a lot of room to progress. This was is freshman year so we will see next year. I think he will be even better.

@CanadianBongRipper

2 күн бұрын

Shayne Ghostisbhere/ Adam Fox

Please montreal

If team members allow defenseman play such individualistic game(

im looking forward to seeing him on the leafs

Does he project to be like Josi?

@EliteProspectsHockey

2 ай бұрын

Not as smooth of a skater.

Hopefully Celebrini is the guy the Hawks get. But if this guy is left at Tampas pick grab him. Can't see spending a real high pick on a pure defensive guy like Dickinson. Enough offense upside projects.

@YvonjrPierre-mb9hp

6 ай бұрын

1st.overall.pick.blackhawks.macklin.celebrini.big.deal

@italian1ist

5 ай бұрын

Dickinson isn’t a pure defensive guy. He’s a point per game with a Lot of goals. He’s actually very well rounded and he’s only going to get better

That guy ain't american

@trsctr

6 ай бұрын

Born in California though?

@danieljacobson9097

6 ай бұрын

His parents are Israeli

@the.wayne.b

6 ай бұрын

@@trsctr thats the criteria to be from somewhere. lol

@theonlyraid8372

6 ай бұрын

Born in america = american

@tjf73

6 ай бұрын

you've never met anyone other than a white person haven't you?