Julian 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 Colorado Avalanche 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.
Author's Posts
Remaining Free Agents the Avalanche Should Consider Signing
October 29th, 2020 Now almost a month removed from the start of the 2020-21 free agency period many players have either re-signed with their current teams or found a home elsewhere. Teams have made the necessary roster moves in order to free up space to land their targets while others may have decided not to dip into the free-agent market. ...
NHL Players Set to Have Bounce Back 2020-21 Seasons in New Cities
October 26th, 2020 This NHL offseason has been unorthodox compared to previous ones. Not only did free agency open later than expected, but the flat cap has decreased the market value of many UFAs. These unique circumstances have made this free agency period more entertaining and with many significant moves being made by teams that need to meet the salary...
Avalanche Add to Their Riches on the Blue Line With Devon Toews Trade
October 15th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche are among few teams with plenty of cap space to spend in free agency and have already made some big moves in acquiring Brandon Saad from the Chicago Blackhawks. This deal saw them part ways with restricted free agent defenseman Nikita Zadorov leaving a hole on their blue...
Avalanche Add to Defensive Prospect Depth With Latest 1st-Round Pick
October 7th, 2020 After an earlier than anticipated exit from the 2020 postseason, the Avalanche switched their focus to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and who to select with their 25th overall selection. Related: 2020 NHL Draft Guide – Updated General Manager Joe Sakic and his staff have done a great job as of late finding and drafting talented...
The Avalanche Need to Pursue Pietrangelo Despite Strong Blue Line
September 24th, 2020 With the news that the St. Louis Blues have broken off extension talks with their star blueliner and captain Alex Pietrangelo, NHL general managers have taken notice, and rightfully so. The need for a right shooting defenseman is plentiful and it would be hard not to make a play to acquire one of the best in the league if he is made...
Re-Signing Andre Burakovsky Can Pay Big Dividends for Avalanche
September 22nd, 2020 Although he is not a household name, Andre Burakovsky enjoyed a quietly good season for the Colorado Avalanche. Unfortunately, he won't hit the open market but instead he's a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this offseason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4DH4rN18j0 He has shown flashes of greatness but his...
