Jason Bukala is an Analyst for Sportsnet, specializing in hockey. With a focus on scouting reports and analysis, Jason provides insights into NHL prospects, trade assets, and team evaluations. His articles cover a range of topics, including player development, draft analysis, and trade analysis.
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OTTAWA — The round-robin portion of the 2025 WJC will conclude on New Year's Eve with a huge clash between Team Canada and Team USA.
While the tournament takes a day off ahead of the medal round, Jason Bukala takes a look at prospects few people outside of the scouting fraternity were aware of before the start of the tournament.
Ahead of a busy day of quarterfinal action at the world juniors, Jason Bukala previews all four matchups in Ottawa.
After two straight quarterfinal defeats at the hands of Czechia, and some wildly uneven play from this version of Team Canada this week in Ottawa overall, it's about time Hockey Canada takes a long look at how it prepares and selects teams for huge international events like the world junior hockey championship.
The United States are one win away from the defending gold at the world juniors but Finland, the only team to beat them so far, stands in their way. Jason Bukala previews Sunday's final in Ottawa.
The 2025 world junior hockey championship will go down in history as one of the most intriguing, with several prospects shining on the big stage. Here’s a look at some of the players that stood out to Jason Bukala in Ottawa.
By: Jason Bukala
With the world juniors in the rearview, Jason Bukala provides an update on how players selected at the 2024 NHL Draft are faring so far this season.
The 2025 OHL Top Prospect Game had its share of high-end offensive playmaking, scoring — and even fisticuffs! Jason Bukala breaks down who stood out.
December and January are traditionally busy months for pro and amateur scouting departments at the NHL level and I've personally been on the road for several weeks for Sportsnet.
By: Rory Boylen, Jason Bukala
Who won the massive Avalanche-Blackhawks-Hurricanes trade? Rory Boylen and Jason Bukala break it all down.
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