<p>The player most likely to be the fan favourite of this prospect group, <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/05/21/the-edmonton-oilers-prospect-report-tyler-tullios-2022-23-season-review/">Tyler Tullio</a>, is #7 in the Edmonton Oilers Prospect Countdown.</p>
<p></p>
<p><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Position: RW/LW</strong><br />
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Shoots: Right</strong><br />
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Nationality: Canada</strong><br />
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Date of Birth: April 5, 2002</strong><br />
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Drafted: 5th Round Pick, 2020</strong><br />
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Height: 5&#8217;11″ / 180 cm</strong><br />
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Weight: 181 lbs / 82 kg<br />
Ranking last year: #10</strong></p>
<p>Why a fan favourite? Exhibit A.</p>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tyler Tullio Engaged" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zphCIt4MBZY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Exhibit B</p>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tullio Close" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ouV2xTnRcF4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>If Tyler Tullio can stay healthy while playing this type of game at his size, the Oilers will have a hard time keeping him off the roster in the near future. Perhaps it sounds surprising given Tullio is an undersized 5th-round pick, but I&#8217;ve stated a few times that Tullio has multiple facets to his game that are NHL translatable. I&#8217;ve even gone further and suggested that, of Bourgault, Savoie and Tullio, I could see Tullio having a longer NHL career because of the tools he brings to the rink.</p>
<p>My favourite part of Tullio&#8217;s game is his hockey sense. It&#8217;s a hard skill to measure, but with Tullio, it stands out in every game.</p>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tullio Defensive Reads" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H2tE4l29owc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tullio Intercept and Forecheck" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QY4M2BN1t0M?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Tullio has a great knack for being in the right place at the right time in all three zones. He consistently plays above the puck providing great support to his teammates. This is the part of the game that gives him a leg up on most young players in the AHL. He really understands how to play when his team does not have the puck.</p>
<p>That does not mean Tullio cannot score. Take a look at his career stats below.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-138386" src="http://publish.oilersnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-09-112938.png" alt="" width="725" height="353" srcset="https://publish.oilersnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-09-112938.png 725w, https://publish.oilersnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-09-112938-300x146.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px" /></p>
<p>Tyler Tullio knows how to score and has a list of career stats to support the notion. In his first year in Bakersfield, he ended up third in rookie scoring behind Noah Philp who was four years his senior and Xavier Bourgault, the 2021 first-round pick. While his numbers were not overwhelming, it needs to be pointed out that Tullio started the year on the fourth line playing with borderline ECHL talent. He also didn&#8217;t see any powerplay time until much later in the season. He also played on a team that struggled to score goals finishing 24th out of 32 AHL teams. So the cast surrounding the rookie was not exemplary.</p>
<p>When Tullio started to get his opportunities in the second half of the season, his offensive abilities started to surface.</p>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tullio Intercept and Forecheck" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QY4M2BN1t0M?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>A lot of it comes from his hustle on and off the puck as well as his hockey sense as you can see above. However, Tullio has physical gifts as well. He has a very heavy shot for smaller players and the release is quite deceptive.</p>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tullio Goal #9" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C0P2rF1WpZw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>His puck skills are also really very good. He works his body into good position to both send and receive passes. He scans the ice well so he is able to make quick puck decisions and is quite creative when making plays.</p>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tullio Puck Skills #2" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6pCt9zBB6jk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>When handling the puck, he has great patience and a real understanding of what to do to gain more space and time for himself and his teammates.</p>
<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Tullio Puck Skills #3" width="1424" height="801" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5YWdXgY4Id8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Tullio has a full set of tools to play the professional game. The next step for Tullio is to be able to control shifts when on the ice. If he can do that, the puck is going to be in Bakersfield&#8217;s possession more often and that will allow Tullio to build his point totals. Make no mistake, Tullio will need to score to get the Oilers attention. This is a team that has consistently struggled over the past decade to get contributions from the bottom six parts of the forward group. If Tyler Tullio can score in Bakersfield, he will have a chance to help the Oilers break that legacy of failed performances from bottom six forwards and may do so sooner than many think.</p>
<h1>Previously in the countdown</h1>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/oilersnations-2022-prospect-countdown-the-complete-list">2022 list</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-20-carl-berglund">#20 — Carl Berglund</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-19-filip-engaras">#19 — Filip Engaras</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/08/13/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-18-joel-maatta/">#18 — Joel Määttä</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/08/19/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-17-ryan-fanti/">#17 — Ryan Fanti</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/08/20/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-16-shane-lachance/">#16 — Shane Lachance</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-15-olivier-rodrigue"><strong>#15 — Olivier Rodrigue</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-14-maxim-beryozkin"><strong>#14 — Maxim Beryozkin</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/02/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-13-nikita-yevseyev/"><strong>#13 — Nikita Yevseyev</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/02/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-12-jake-chiasson/"><strong>#12 — Jake Chiasson</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/03/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-11-luca-munzenberger/"><strong>#11 — Luca Munzenberger</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/03/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-10-carter-savoie/"><strong>#10 — Carter Savoie</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/04/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-9-jayden-grubbe/"><strong>#9 — Jayden Grubbe</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/08/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-8-maximus-wanner/"><strong>#8 — Maximus Wanner</strong></a></li>
</ul>

The player most likely to be the fan favourite of this prospect group, <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/05/21/the-edmonton-oilers-prospect-report-tyler-tullios-2022-23-season-review/">Tyler Tullio</a>, is #7 in the Edmonton Oilers Prospect Countdown.



<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Position: RW/LW</strong>
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Shoots: Right</strong>
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Nationality: Canada</strong>
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Date of Birth: April 5, 2002</strong>
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Drafted: 5th Round Pick, 2020</strong>
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Height: 5'11″ / 180 cm</strong>
<strong class="text-lg font-bold">Weight: 181 lbs / 82 kg
Ranking last year: #10</strong>

Why a fan favourite? Exhibit A.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zphCIt4MBZY

Exhibit B

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouV2xTnRcF4

If Tyler Tullio can stay healthy while playing this type of game at his size, the Oilers will have a hard time keeping him off the roster in the near future. Perhaps it sounds surprising given Tullio is an undersized 5th-round pick, but I've stated a few times that Tullio has multiple facets to his game that are NHL translatable. I've even gone further and suggested that, of Bourgault, Savoie and Tullio, I could see Tullio having a longer NHL career because of the tools he brings to the rink.

My favourite part of Tullio's game is his hockey sense. It's a hard skill to measure, but with Tullio, it stands out in every game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2tE4l29owc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY4M2BN1t0M

Tullio has a great knack for being in the right place at the right time in all three zones. He consistently plays above the puck providing great support to his teammates. This is the part of the game that gives him a leg up on most young players in the AHL. He really understands how to play when his team does not have the puck.

That does not mean Tullio cannot score. Take a look at his career stats below.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-138386" src="http://publish.oilersnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-09-112938.png" alt="" width="725" height="353" />

Tyler Tullio knows how to score and has a list of career stats to support the notion. In his first year in Bakersfield, he ended up third in rookie scoring behind Noah Philp who was four years his senior and Xavier Bourgault, the 2021 first-round pick. While his numbers were not overwhelming, it needs to be pointed out that Tullio started the year on the fourth line playing with borderline ECHL talent. He also didn't see any powerplay time until much later in the season. He also played on a team that struggled to score goals finishing 24th out of 32 AHL teams. So the cast surrounding the rookie was not exemplary.

When Tullio started to get his opportunities in the second half of the season, his offensive abilities started to surface.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY4M2BN1t0M

A lot of it comes from his hustle on and off the puck as well as his hockey sense as you can see above. However, Tullio has physical gifts as well. He has a very heavy shot for smaller players and the release is quite deceptive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0P2rF1WpZw

His puck skills are also really very good. He works his body into good position to both send and receive passes. He scans the ice well so he is able to make quick puck decisions and is quite creative when making plays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pCt9zBB6jk

When handling the puck, he has great patience and a real understanding of what to do to gain more space and time for himself and his teammates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YWdXgY4Id8

Tullio has a full set of tools to play the professional game. The next step for Tullio is to be able to control shifts when on the ice. If he can do that, the puck is going to be in Bakersfield's possession more often and that will allow Tullio to build his point totals. Make no mistake, Tullio will need to score to get the Oilers attention. This is a team that has consistently struggled over the past decade to get contributions from the bottom six parts of the forward group. If Tyler Tullio can score in Bakersfield, he will have a chance to help the Oilers break that legacy of failed performances from bottom six forwards and may do so sooner than many think.
<h1>Previously in the countdown</h1>
<ul>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/oilersnations-2022-prospect-countdown-the-complete-list">2022 list</a></strong></li>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-20-carl-berglund">#20 — Carl Berglund</a></strong></li>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-19-filip-engaras">#19 — Filip Engaras</a></strong></li>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/08/13/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-18-joel-maatta/">#18 — Joel Määttä</a></strong></li>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/08/19/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-17-ryan-fanti/">#17 — Ryan Fanti</a></strong></li>
 	<li><strong><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/08/20/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-16-shane-lachance/">#16 — Shane Lachance</a></strong></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-15-olivier-rodrigue"><strong>#15 — Olivier Rodrigue</strong></a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-14-maxim-beryozkin"><strong>#14 — Maxim Beryozkin</strong></a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/02/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-13-nikita-yevseyev/"><strong>#13 — Nikita Yevseyev</strong></a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/02/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-12-jake-chiasson/"><strong>#12 — Jake Chiasson</strong></a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/03/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-11-luca-munzenberger/"><strong>#11 — Luca Munzenberger</strong></a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/03/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-10-carter-savoie/"><strong>#10 — Carter Savoie</strong></a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/04/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-9-jayden-grubbe/"><strong>#9 — Jayden Grubbe</strong></a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://oilersnation.com/2023/09/08/edmonton-oilers-prospect-countdown-8-maximus-wanner/"><strong>#8 — Maximus Wanner</strong></a></li>
</ul>

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