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Indifferent mostly but I would lean toward re-signing him.

One thing that really got overlooked this past season was how effective he was at drawing penalties: He took 9 minors but drew 26 for a differential of +17. That ties him for 10th in the league despite playing only 62 games. The next closest Flames player was Brodie at +8.

Galiardi also had a mightily unlucky season shooting: His career average prior to this past season was 10.3% and yet this past season he shot just 4%. If he shot at his career average he's a 10-goal 27-point player and probably more as he likely would have seen more ice time as a result.

I guess it comes down to whether his penalty-drawing prowess combined with knowing his shooting will never be worse, plus the fact he's a proud Calgary boy who (it seems) wants to be here is worth another try with him.

I think due to the fact the Flames need to burn some money he would be worth a one-year deal to see if he can right the ship, if he wants to stick around. I also wouldn't be opposed to giving his spot to a youngster who earns it. Regardless, I take him over Westgarth every time. I also know he has been working hard with a skating coach as well as a skills coach this offseason. Whether that is normal or not, and whether it will make a difference or not, is unknown.