The Detroit Red Wings selected defenseman Shai Buium from Sioux City (USHL) with the 36th overall selection in Round 2 of the 2021 NHL Draft shortly after dealing the 38th and 128th picks to Vegas.
A physically imposing defenseman at 6’3, Buium picked up four goals and 22 assists while appearing in 50 games for Sioux City in the USHL.
Earlier today, he took to social media to describe his thoughts on being selected by the historic Original 6 franchise:
I am so honored to have been selected by such a great organization! @DetroitRedWings Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today. Dream come true! pic.twitter.com/z7V9pd8Tfp
— shai buium (@shai_buium) July 26, 2021
