Jason Bukala

Scout's Analysis: What Patrick Kane can bring to the Detroit Red Wings

Jason Bukala

Scout's Analysis: Patrik Laine's scratch and how Columbus should use him

Patrik Laine said he was embarrassed at being a healthy scratch this week, so how did we get here? Scout Jason Bukala looks at Laine's play at centre and the wing to find out what happened and how the Blue Jackets can set him up for success.

Scout's Analysis: Gauging Toronto's trade assets, Nylander's next contract

Future Considerations: Scouting reports on top NHL Draft prospects

With Sam Cosentino's latest top 32 draft rankings released, our scout Jason Bukala follows up with scouting reports on the top 10 players.

Scout's Analysis: A look at Calgary's trade pieces and the value they have

With the Calgary Flames sitting 26th in the NHL and Nikita Zadorov asking out, the process has begun for a turnover. As we expect the Flames to be busy in the trade market this season, Jason Bukala looks at the value of their trade assets.

Scout's Analysis: How Juraj Slafkovsky is developing in his second NHL season

What the Minnesota Wild gave up in Addison, get in Bogosian on two-trade day

The Minnesota Wild traded a young, offence-minded defenceman in Calen Addison to San Jose, and then got snarly veteran Zach Bogosian from the Lightning. Jason Bukala explains what the Wild got, and what they gave up.

Looking at what the Maple Leafs are (and aren't) after 12 games

The Maple Leafs are 6-4-2 after 12 games, which is enough time for our scout Jason Bukala to start drawing some conclusions of what they are, what they aren't, and what they'll need to address.

Scout's Analysis: Early observations around the 10-game mark of the NHL season

Analyzing the Maple Leafs blue line and where they'll have to upgrade

The Maple Leafs are beginning to feel the pinch of injuries on their blue line, which is challenging their depth early. Jason Bukala looks at his ideal Leafs pairings, and who he thinks would be good trade targets later in the season.