Jason Bukala

Retool or rebuild? Taking stock of the Bruins after disappointing season

Jason Bukala

Scout's Analysis: What Ivan Demidov brings to the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens fans can't wait to see Ivan Demidov join the team on the ice. Scout Jason Bukala writes about the player he calls the best prospect in the world who hasn't played in the NHL yet.

Scout's Analysis: The special, sky-high potential of Zayne Parekh

Scout's Analysis: What the Capitals add with prospect Ryan Leonard

The Washington Capitals are adding Ryan Leonard, the eighth overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, to their lineup. Scout Jason Bukala writes about what he can add to their team in the short- and long-term and why Leonard is a "unicorn."

Top NHL prospects playing in NCAA men’s hockey tournament

The NCAA men’s hockey tournament is set to begin today and the teams participating in the tournament are flush with previously drafted NHL prospects and free agents.

Scout's Analysis: Ranking the top 64 prospects for the 2025 NHL Draft

Scout's Analysis: How good is top 2026 draft prospect Gavin McKenna?

While there is some intrigue for the 2025 NHL Draft, right now there is little doubt as to who will go first in 2026. Jason Bukala looks at consensus pick Gavin McKenna, who is tearing up the WHL.

Scout's Analysis: Why re-signing Matthew Knies should be Toronto's top priority

For years the Toronto Maple Leafs have prioritized signing their core four forwards and building the lineup around them. But this summer, with Mitch Marner and John Tavares up for contract renewals, Jason Bukala writes why inking Matthew Knies should be the team's top priority.

Scout's Analysis: Projecting Logan Stankoven's future in Carolina

Scout's Analysis: Thoughts on Rangers getting Soucy, Vegas landing Smith

The New York Rangers made two trades on the day as they straddle the line between buyer and seller, continuing to shake up their group.