Jason Bukala

Why Alex Steeves could earn a full-time role with the Maple Leafs

Jason Bukala

Scout's Analysis: Looking at Blue Jackets trade candidate David Jiricek

For the second season in a row, it's unclear where David Jiricek fits into Columbus' plans. Scout Jason Bukala examines how the sixth overall pick from the 2022 draft has been playing and how he might proceed with the player.

Scout's Analysis: What to expect from Canucks rookie Jonathan Lekkerimaki

Scout's Analysis: Landon DuPont like Connor Bedard, but on defence

With the U17 World Hockey Challenge going on in Sarnia, Sportsnet scout Jason Bukala reports on some interesting prospects he's viewed, led by the exceptional Landon DuPont.

Optimistic or pessimistic? Analyzing the Atlantic Division logjam

The Florida Panthers have created separation on top, while the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning should be fine in the long run. From there, the Atlantic is a logjam of teams hoping to be in the playoff mix. Jason Bukala writes about how he's seeing these teams early on.

Analyzing how Pierre-Luc Dubois is fitting in with the Capitals

Scout's Analysis: What Leafs get in Benning, Sharks in Liljegren

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Timothy Liljegren Wednesday after the 17th overall pick from the 2017 draft couldn't crack Craig Berube's lineup. Here's a look at why the trade had to happen, and what the Leafs are getting back in Matt Benning.

Without McDavid, Oilers need Zach Hyman to break out of his slump

After scoring a career-high 54 goals last season, Zach Hyman has been shut out in the first 10 games of 2024-25. Scout Jason Bukala looks at if anything's changed in Hyman's game, or if he's been unlucky and bound to bounce back.

Scout's Analysis: Jason Bukala's early first-round draft list

Projecting the roster for the first ever CHL USA Prospects Challenge

As scouts travel the globe looking for the next cohort of NHL talent, they will be diverted to Ontario (London and Oshawa) at the end of November. For the first time ever, the CHL and USA Hockey will come together for a two-game series known as the CHL USA Prospects Challenge.