 After numerous operations, he had a metal plate and ten screws inserted into his left leg, a plate and seven screws inserted into right ankle, two screws in his right knee and two screws in his left wrist.The accident dropped his stock considerably as he was projected as a top 10 pick, before he was drafted in the third round by the Dallas Stars.Buzek played three seasons with the Michigan K-Wings of the International Hockey League, during which he also appeared in four games with the Stars.