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Julian MongilloJulian Mongillo

I am a graduate of Seneca Colleges Civil Engineering Technology Program and have turned my obsession for sports into a lifestyle. I cover the Edmonton Oilers here on The Hockey Writers but have been a diehard Maple Leafs fan since birth. Fantasy sports is more than just a hobby for me it’s a passion. I’m always looking for the next best sleeper pick or blockbuster trade. I love collecting sports memorabilia and when I’m not watching the Toronto Raptors, Blue Jays, or Pittsburgh Steelers; you can find me playing for my ball hockey team, playing video games, or listening to classic rock with a cold one or a coffee in my hand.

Oilers Face Big Decision With Larsson at Season’s End

February 26, 2021February 25, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Edmonton Oilers Adam Larsson

Adam Larsson’s stint with the Edmonton Oilers’ organization has been a rollercoaster. People are quick to judge the blueliner because of his price tag, acquired in a straight swap for …

Read moreOilers Face Big Decision With Larsson at Season’s End

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents Tags 2021 NHL Free Agency, Adam Larsson, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Oilers Have Options to Replace Nugent-Hopkins in Free Agency

February 22, 2021February 21, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Gabriel Landeskog Colorado Avalanche

In a recent article, we discussed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ tenure with the Edmonton Oilers and the likelihood that he will move on in free agency. While GM Ken Holland has stated …

Read moreOilers Have Options to Replace Nugent-Hopkins in Free Agency

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Free Agents Tags Gabriel Landeskog, Mike Hoffman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Tomas Tatar

Oilers’ Re-Signing Nugent-Hopkins Needs to Be Top Priority

February 8, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Edmonton Oilers

On a team that features two of the most dynamic players in the league in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, many players tend to get overshadowed and forgotten. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins …

Read moreOilers’ Re-Signing Nugent-Hopkins Needs to Be Top Priority

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Top Stories Tags Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Fantasy Hockey Forecaster: Early Season Tips & Trends You Need to Know

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Boston Bruins Brad Marchand Torey Krug Patrice Bergeron

There is no question that just like the NHL season, the fantasy hockey universe will see similar bumps in the road. There have been many significant players that have been …

Read moreFantasy Hockey Forecaster: Early Season Tips & Trends You Need to Know

Categories Fantasy

Oilers Need Breakout Seasons From Younger Core to Be Successful

January 26, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Kailer Yamamoto

With COVID-19 forcing the league’s hands in shuffling the divisions, the Oilers find themselves in a tough North Division, full of teams who saw significant improvements over the offseason. The …

Read moreOilers Need Breakout Seasons From Younger Core to Be Successful

Categories Edmonton Oilers Tags Ethan Bear, Jesse Puljujarvi, Kailer Yamamoto

The Oilers Have Options to Stabilize Their Goaltending Situation

January 18, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Mike Smith Edmonton Oilers

Heading into the 2020-21 season it was clear that the biggest question for the Oilers team was its goaltending. After missing out on the plethora of goaltending options in free …

Read moreThe Oilers Have Options to Stabilize Their Goaltending Situation

Categories NHL Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending Tags Dustin Tokarski, Garret Sparks, Mike Smith, Mikko Koskinen

Fantasy Forecaster: Breakout Players for the 2020-21 Fantasy Season

January 13, 2021 by Julian Mongillo
Ilya Samsonov Washington Capitals

With the NHL’s return to action on the horizon, it is prime fantasy draft season. Fantasy managers should be working overtime to get caught up on all the offseasons moves …

Read moreFantasy Forecaster: Breakout Players for the 2020-21 Fantasy Season

Categories Fantasy, Previews and Predictions Tags Adam Fox, Andre Burakovsky, Ilya Samsonov, Oliver Bjorkstrand

Joe Sakic Is the Avalanche’s All-Time Best Gift

December 23, 2020 by Julian Mongillo
Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche has been a long storied franchise going back to the Quebec Nordique days. They have seen plenty of Hall of Fame-caliber players don their sweaters throughout the …

Read moreJoe Sakic Is the Avalanche’s All-Time Best Gift

Categories Avalanche History, Hockey History, Player Profiles Tags Joe Sakic

Dear Santa: Avalanche 2020-21 Wish List

December 18, 2020 by Julian Mongillo
Ray Bourque Colorado Avalanche Joe Sakic

With Christmas just around the corner and everyone getting into the holiday spirit, it is no different for NHL teams. While many of the Avalanche faithful probably have “Reverse Retro …

Read moreDear Santa: Avalanche 2020-21 Wish List

Categories Colorado Avalanche Tags Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, NHL Realignment, Stanley Cup

Avalanche’s Top 3 Trade Assets for the 2020-21 Season

November 20, 2020 by Julian Mongillo
Martin Kaut Avalanche

There is no question after last year’s playoff run that the Colorado Avalanche will be looking for another deep run at the Cup this season. After having taken care of …

Read moreAvalanche’s Top 3 Trade Assets for the 2020-21 Season

Categories Colorado Avalanche Tags 2021 NHL Draft, Justin Barron, Martin Kaut

Colorado Avalanche’s ‘Untouchable’ Prospects for 2020-21

November 16, 2020 by Julian Mongillo
Cale Makar Colorado Avalanche

Drafting and developing prospects is one of the most effective ways to improve a franchise. The Colorado Avalanche have been able to find a good balance between drafting and developing, …

Read moreColorado Avalanche’s ‘Untouchable’ Prospects for 2020-21

Categories Avalanche Prospects Tags Alex Beaucage, Bowen Byram, Cale Makar

Avalanche’s 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21

November 12, 2020 by Julian Mongillo
Erik Johnson Colorado Avalanche

In the salary cap era, every contract comes with risk, and sometimes the dollar amount attached to a player’s salary overshadows his abilities on the ice. It is more important …

Read moreAvalanche’s 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21

Categories Colorado Avalanche Tags Erik Johnson, Ian Cole, Joonas Donskoi
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