We want to set him up for success and the opportunity to come in and play,” John Hynes said. “We believe he can help us, and hopefully we’ve got more hockey to play this year.”

Buium on the decision: "These guys have been through everything with each other. Obviously, the season is on the line. I get it."

Defenseman Zeev Buium, 19, was in first-day-of-school mode as he settled in with a Wild team cramming for the playoffs.