Jason Bukala

Scout's Analysis: Progress report on Canadiens prospects in NCAA and Europe

Jason Bukala

Scout's Analysis: Progress report on Senators prospects in NCAA and Europe

Continuing our look at prospect pipelines for the seven Canadian NHL teams, Jason Bukala focuses in on Ottawa Senators players in the NCAA and Europe.

Scout's Analysis: Progress report on Jets and Canucks prospects in NCAA and Europe

Scout's Analysis: Checking in on Oilers, Flames prospects playing in NCAA and Europe

NHL team depth charts are flush with players developing in pro and amateur leagues throughout the hockey world. Here’s the latest on the NCAA and European prospects that the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers have in their respective systems.

Future Considerations: OHL 'exceptional' player Michael Misa models game after Mitch Marner

When a player is granted “Exceptional Player” status in the CHL, the expectations are pretty high. But 15-year-old Michael Misa is meeting all those and then some with his offensive ability early on with the Saginaw Spirit.

Why the NHL should start tapping into European leagues for coaching pipeline

Future Considerations: Analyzing the Top 10 players selected in the 2022 NHL Draft

The 2022 NHL Draft was an unpredictable one, but are the players selected atop that class performing as their teams predicted? Here’s a look at how the 10 prospects from the draft are developing and trending so far.

Scout's Analysis: Breaking down the state of the Vancouver Canucks

Former NHL scout Jason Bukala takes a long, hard look at the Vancouver Canucks from top to bottom and shares what his recommendations would be to management on a path forward from here, in-season.

Future Considerations: 2023 draft-related takeaways from U18 tournament

Future Considerations: Scouting report on new Leafs goalie Keith Petruzzelli

The Maple Leafs are on to their fifth string goalie with Keith Petruzzelli signed as serving as Erik Kallgren's backup for now. Scout Jason Bukala gives a report on Toronto's newest netminder.