RFA Poll: Should the Flames resign TJ Galiardi

[Anduril]

Loved the trade at the time, but it's time to move on.

[GreenLantern]

Between Reinhart, Knight and Arnold at camp somebody will surpass him whether we sign him or not.

[Ashasx]

Replace him with youth if that youth gets more than 10 minutes per game.

Otherwise, keep him if he's just going to be on the 4th line.

[automaton 3]

I'd say qualify him.

He had a down year last year but I think he'll bounce back.

If the younger players are in fact ready to push him down the depth chart, they'll prove it at training camp.

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What is TJ galiardi bouncing back to?

I guess 14 points in 36 isn't awful in the lockout year but the season before he had 15 point in 69 games and his career high is 39 points which seems like a fluke at this point.

Galiardi was given a shot with Thornton in Sj and looked terrible with him. I think Galiardi last year is what he is and I am not sure there is any think for him to bounce back to.

[kyuss275]

I would say no. That said flames are going to need a press box player or 2. I rather him in the press box instead of youngster.

[Galakanokis]

I was ecstatic when the Flames got Galiardi, just finished watching him beat the Canucks and I thought he played very well. A down year for him no doubt and I do not expect much more out of him but I would re-sign him. Ideally guys like him and Bouma form our 4th line. Size, speed and with some skill. 3rd and 4th line were very important in LA's cup run. You really saw the value of a quality center in Stoll on the 3rd. We need depth with skill.

[Ulrith]

No, the young guys have passed him by.

I was really high on him coming here last year but his play was very underwhelming. He was one of the worst offenders for bad giveaways and plays dying on his stick. Would rather that spot be taken up by a young player.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

What value does he really have when he can't win a solid role on the 4th worst team in the league? I think re-signing him risks wasting a contract spot and having to bury him in the minors. His value should be lower than last summer and last summer it wasn't very high. I think he could be a lot harder to dump in the fall if he falls to make the team than some are giving credit for. He's flat out not a good hockey player. Therefore I wouldn't even qualify him.

[madmike]

I voted no. At this point re-signing him would just be wasting a roster spot that could go to a younger player with more potential.

[mrdonkey]

Blake Comeau 2.0. Dump 'im.

[Calgary4LIfe]

I didn't particularly like Galiardi to be honest. Was expecting a bit more offence from him, and I think we were all disappointed with what he gave.

However, I am a believer in advanced stats. IIRC, Galiardi really pushed the pace when he was on the ice. I wouldn't mind the Flames re-signing him for depth and for a possible 'reclamation' issue (personal loss in the off-season that may have affected him from what I read). I think he will help make that 4th line a bit harder to play against with his speed and tenacity, though one may argue that with Wolf, Bouma, and a few other players that area is covered.

As long as the signing is cheap (and of course it would be) and there is no term (1-2 year deal), I can't see how this would really hurt the Flames. If a rookie or two beat him out there is no harm in having him be the 13th forward that gets healthy-scratched every night until there is an injury.

[BACKCHECK!!!]

Good energy guy who can push onto the roster when needed.

Fixed that for you.

He's not going to win the Vezina any time soon, but he is an NHL-calibre player, on a team that has a shortage of those.

[Fire]

Number of prospects in the AHL are already better than Galiardi. Time for him to go.

[united]

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.

[Ozy_Flame]

League minimum, two-way contract? Sure.

Otherwise, hell no.

[Travis Munroe]

If you simply watched last years play, you would vote no. If you have watched him over the years you would be in favor of 1 more year. I vote 1 more year - he is still young, draws a ton of penalties and enjoys being in Calgary. Had a off year, see if it can be corrected and make your decision next year.

[jofillips]

i have to admit his pace suprised me which has got to be an asset.

[kermitology]

Like the guy.. he lives in my neighbourhood, but just didn't show that he belongs in the NHL last season. Total disaster for him.

I said no. But if he was re-signed, I wouldn't cry about it.

[Geeoff]

I'd sign him just because we might be able to get something for him.