Jason Bukala

Ten draft-eligible prospects competing at 2026 world juniors

Jason Bukala

Scout's Analysis: Canadian NHL team prospects playing at the WJC

When the WJC begins on Boxing Day, there will be 18 players competing in the tournament who were drafted by a Canadian NHL franchise. Jason Bukala highlights each of them.

First impressions of Canada's WJC team

Scout's Analysis: What the Canucks got out of the Quinn Hughes trade

Put in the unenviable position of trading away their best player in Quinn Hughes, the Canucks managed to extract an intriguing package of youth from the Wild. Sportsnet's Jason Bukala breaks down Vancouver's newest players.

Scout's Analysis: How did the Oilers make out in the Tristan Jarry trade?

After back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers finally acted on their long-standing concern in goal. Trading Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry wasn’t simply about upgrading the tandem — it was about replacing the starter outright.

Scout's Analysis: What to expect from Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler in NHL debut

Scout's Analysis: Thoughts on Canada's world juniors roster

On Monday, Canada announced its roster for a pre-world juniors training camp before going to Minnesota for the tournament over the holidays. Scout Jason Bukala shares some of his thoughts on the team's make up, and its medal outlook.

Scout's Analysis: Why Michael Misa should be loaned to Canada for WJC

The second overall pick last summer, Michael Misa made the Sharks roster out of camp, but has been made a healthy scratch multiple times and is just returning from an ankle injury. Scout Jason Bukala writes why the timing and situation is just right for San Jose to loan Misa to Canada for the upcoming WJC.

Scout's Analysis: How top prospects for Canadian teams are performing

Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft

For the first time this season, scout Jason Bukala reveals his ranking for the 2026 NHL Draft class.