Jason Bukala is a Scout at Sportsnet. A former NHL scout, he specializes in evaluating prospects and provides insights into team sports and competitive sports, particularly focusing on the 2025 NHL Draft. His expertise and analysis have also been featured in MSN.
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Jason's coverage primarily focuses on expert commentary and announcements related to hockey, particularly the NHL, scouting reports, and trade analysis. Based on this information, individuals with deep insights into the NHL draft prospects' performance and potential trades are likely to capture his attention.
Given Jason's national focus in Canada, sources who can provide expertise or insider knowledge about Canadian teams or players may be especially relevant. Additionally, those familiar with international players entering the NHL draft could also find success in pitching their insights for consideration.
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By: Jason Bukala, Rory Boylen
The Toronto Maple Leafs were heading into this off-season with a bit of a goalie log jam to rearrange before next season.
In the aftermath of a true Father's Day blockbuster, scout Jason Bukala takes a look at Brady Tkachuk's fit with Florida, what some lines might look like, and how tough of a situation Ottawa found itself in.
Sportsnet's draft gurus Sam Cosentino and Jason Bukala answer questions about this year's draft class.
With the first round of the NHL Draft quickly approaching, most of the attention has been focused on the prospects at the top of the class.
Over the course of my career as an executive at the OHL and NHL levels, and now as an analyst at Sportsnet, I have attended the NHL Draft in a working capacity since 2006.
Sportsnet's draft experts Jason Bukala and Sam Cosentino share their favourite picks from each of the seven rounds of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The 2027 NHL scouting calendar is set to begin next week with the annual Hlinka Gretzky Cup being contested in Edmonton.
Scouting season has officially begun anew ahead of the 2027 NHL Draft. Sportsnet's Jason Bukala dives deep on the prospects you should know coming out of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Over the course of my NHL career, I've been fortunate to work alongside some outstanding people.
Every year, Labour Day weekend marks the unofficial end to the summer holiday season. Students return to the class room, Major League Baseball inches closer to its post-season, and NHL rookie camps begin to open later this week.
