Defenseman Shai Buium skated in his second full season with the Griffins and accumulated 14 points (3-11—14), eight penalty minutes and a minus-two rating in 36 regular-season games. The 23-year-old suffered an injury during the NHL preseason and missed the opening 32 games of the season with the Griffins. Buium made his season debut on Jan. 9 against the Texas Stars, and his three goals this campaign set a new career best. 

Regular Season Stat Line

36 GP, 3 goals, 11 assists, 14 points, -2 rating, 8 PIM 

Contract Status 

Under contract by Detroit through the 2026-27 season

By the Numbers 

3 – Career-high three goals in 36 games on Feb. 15 against Texas, Feb. 27 against the Iowa Wild, March 26 at the Cleveland Monsters

2 – Tied a career high with two assists on Feb. 7 at the Charlotte Checkers and Feb. 13 against Texas 

32 – Suffered an injury during the NHL preseason and missed the opening 32 games of the season

3 – Tied a career best with a three-game point streak from Feb. 7-15 (1-4—5) and Feb. 25-28 (1-2—3)

27 – Lone power-play goal of the season on Feb. 27 against Iowa 

100 – Competed in 100th game as a Griffin on April 4 at the Manitoba Moose 

Newsworthy

How the Red Wings’ drafting after Round 1 stacks up to other NHL teams - The Athletic

Griffins see bright future with veteran core, Red Wings prospects - mlive.com

Red Wings Prospects Know How To Win | Detroit Hockey Now

Detroit Red Wings are No. 4 in Scott Wheeler’s 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings - The Athletic

Grand Rapids Griffins | The Family Business

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