Final Grade: T.J. Galiardi
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 10, 2011 7:00 AM MDT
in Final Grades 2011
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PrintThis report card is a joint effort by Beachie, Sandie, Paul, SlamDunktheFunk and DDC. Stats courtesy of hockey-reference.com and NHL.com
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Final Grade: D+
Midseason Grade: B
Last Year: A
Position:
- LW 26gp 6g 6a 12pt -4
- C 7gp 1g 1a 2pt -2
- RW 2gp 0g 1a 1pt Even
Lines:
- 1st 14gp 3g 3a 6pt +2
- 2nd 9gp 4g 2a 6pt -1
- 4th 8gp 0g 2a 2pt -7
- 3rd 4gp 0g 1a 1pt Even
Vitals: 6'2" / 190 / Age 23 / Shoots L
Drafted by Colorado, 2nd round (55th) of 2007 draft
Joined Avalanche: Debuted on March 19th, 2009 against Edmonton (an 8-1 loss)
MHH Nicknames: Galardicus
Linemates:
LW
- Porter 3gp 1g 1a 2pt +1
- Winnik 2gp 0g 0a 0pt -1
- Jones 1gp 0g 1a 1pt Even
- McLeod 1gp 0g 0a 0pt -2
- Stoa 1gp 0g 0a 0pt Even
- Yip 1gp 0g 0a 0pt Even
C:
- Stastny 20gp 6g 4a 10pt Even
- O'Reilly 4gp 0g 1a 1pt Even
- Dupuis 3gp 0g 2a 2pt -4
- Duchene 1gp 0g 0a 0pt Even
RW:
- Stewart 14gp 4g 3a 7pt +3
- Jones 4gp 2g 0a 0pt -2
- Winnik 4gp 0g 0a 0pt -1
- Koci 3gp 0g 0a 0pt -3
- Mauldin 3gp 0g 3a 3pt -2
- Yip 2gp 1g 1a 2pt +1
- Fleischmann 1gp 0g 0a 0pt Even
- Hejduk 1gp 0g 0a 0pt -1
- Olver 1gp 0g 0a 0pt -1
Avs with Galiardi in the lineup: 14-18-3 (.442 pt%) 2.75 GF 3.43 GA
Ice Time:
- TTOI 16:11 (9th)
- EV 13:33 (8th)
- PK 1:54 (4th)
- PP 0:44 (12th)
Career Highlights: Galiardi passed Keith Jones for 44th place on the Avs' all-time scoring list (58 points)
Report: Sigh. I don't even know where to go with this one. Gali is one of my favorite players on this team when he's going right but last season those moments were few and far between. One of our best penalty killers his rookie season, Galiardi often looked dazed and confused when down a man and he certainly played his role in helping us to the bottom of the special teams barrel in his abbreviated campaign. Despite resuming his role on the first line with SoS and Stewie, Galiardi's offense seemed to escape him. I'm not sure what else to say about him as injuries and lackluster play combined for a lost season and a significant step back in his development. Speculation that Galiardi took his rookie season success a bit for granted would certainly help explain why the fire that made him such an intriguing prospect was suddenly missing from his game. Here's to hoping Gali gets his head back on straight and comes out firing on all cylinders next season as his development arc is going to be one of the key story lines of next season.
Fun Fact: T.J. is a junior. His father, Terry, is a Flames' fan.
The T.J. Galiardi Drinking Game: Drink every time someone brings up the Curse of #39, causing the Trailor picture to be posted. Drunk potential: Steadily rising.
What We Said Last Year: I think he lacks the finishing ability to be a true top six forward but this was his rookie season, so he is hopefully only going to get better. Defensively he was great, logging a ton of shorthanded time and topping the plus/minus list for the Avs. He was a beast in the playoffs, energizing the team, becoming a bit of a pest and earning much adulation from us fans.
2010 Cap Hit: $875,000
2011 Status: RFA ($605,000 QO)
Outlook for Next Season: Galiardi only played in 35 games last year, but in that limited time it did look like he took a bit of a step backward. He's not the biggest player (although, officially, Stoa and Koci are the only forwards on the Avs taller than him), but he has speed, skill and loves to hit. It should make him a very dangerous, dynamic player, but it hasn't really come together yet. We still have a total crush on him for his playoff performance two years ago and we hope that playoff T.J. will show up more in the regular season...starting, like, now. It's tough to make a guess on his salary next year. Wait, how about <finger to the lips>one MILLION dollars. <evil laugh>
Next Up: Mark Olver
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I hate to do this
but this is one of those grades where, in retrospect, we went a little low. And I’m pretty sure I voted D+. His numbers on the top two lines were actually not that bad (projects out to 43 points). Not great, but not D+ material. I do agree with the assessment above that he kind of coasted a bit. Thinking more like a C, C-.
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 10, 2011 7:11 AM MDT reply actions
but this is one of those grades where, in retrospect, we went a little low in my opinion
kind of forgot an important part
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 10, 2011 7:12 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree 10%.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
I rec’d this post 10%.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Really? I’m only 5% sure I would
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 10, 2011 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions
80% of the time.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 10, 2011 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions
in only 4 out of 10 cases anyway.
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 10, 2011 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions
Gali was pretty average in his awfulness on an overall awful team this year. Considering he didn’t even play half the season, I would’ve put him in the C range too.
by MalachiConstant on Jun 10, 2011 7:58 AM MDT up reply actions
So we have the curse of 39, and the curse of 18? Yikes
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by chiavsfan on Jun 10, 2011 7:49 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I still want the Avs to get a wing for Duchene
Either Flash, Mueller, or a FA. But I think TJ can be a top line player. He has a slump, his slump resulted in two injuries. After he has a second full year I will judge him on whether he is a 1st/2nd line player or not.
A man who stole my whisky used the defense that no one could resist a bottle of Scotch. I had no choice but to testify on his behalf.
Yep, the injuries kind of make this year an incomplete for me. Yeah, he dogged it a bit at first, but he could very well have gotten back on track but didn’t get the chance. Let’s wait and see in 2012. I like his chances.
Yip, Cumisky, and a 7th
by Pacifier Night on Jun 10, 2011 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions
Out of curiousity......
is there a no-fail policy for these grades?
Not flaming or anything like that… just asking.
In my opinion, to Fail means that you couldn’t have done anything well or right at all during the season. No one, IMO, fell into that category. Everyone had at least some pluses going on at some time, even Yip.
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 10, 2011 9:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Remember, he had that late season scoring surge? Too little, too late, but he did look good. He also had some good games in the beg of the year, too. He was pretty damn close to F range but I just couldn’t, in good conscience, do it.
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 10, 2011 9:16 AM MDT up reply actions
Participation awards FTW!
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 10, 2011 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions
sarcasm meter. ;-)
aka Beachie (Look, Ma, I've gone legit!)
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 10, 2011 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions
This is pretty much how I feel
I feel like any of the players who did get a D had seasons that were failures but like Beachie said, nobody does EVERYTHING wrong. But, you know, D- is different than F.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on Jun 10, 2011 9:23 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Disagree
A failing grade means that you had more negative than positive actions/occurances during a season.
It didn’t mean that you did nothing right; it means that most of what you did was poor.
See, that’s C- and below. F = failing. Overwhelmingly doing everything badly. Like I said, Yip came close but he still had his moments when he looked like the rockstar he was in 2009-2010.
Anyway, once a teacher, always a teacher. For someone to get an F with me, he/she really has to not try at all to do anything right.
aka Beachie (Look, Ma, I've gone legit!)
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 10, 2011 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions
I would love to see Gali on a third or fourth line when he’s doing his thing. Galli – McC – Winnik? Gali – RoR – Jones? Who knows. I think he would make a good 3rd line freaking killer.
Thanks, Joe... Thanks, Peter.... Thanks, Adam....
I agree. I just don’t think Gali has the scoring touch needed to be on the first two lines, Yes he brings great energy yes he works hard and works in the corners, yes he is good defensively, but to be on the top two lines you need to bring more scoring to the table. It seems like I just see him missing to many shots that he should be putting in the back of the net. Maybe I am completely wrong.
I just think he would be a trememdous third line player, like the guy the sharks have. I would love to see him on a line with some combination of O’Reilly, Winnick or McClement. That would be a tremendous third line and provide some occasional scoring, which to me is what sets a great third line apart from a average or good third line, when they bring it defensively and offensively.
I honestly don’t have a huge issue with this grade. Gali did not play to expectation — his agitation wasn’t there, he wasn’t hitting enough, and he had puzzling inconsistency a year after showing very little.
he still would have beat Yip except for those injuries. :( Here’s hoping he’s back to form next year, and locks down a top 6 spot.
"I’m predicting 50pts in the NHL for Hensick next season. Anyone want to put $20 on it?" - DetAvs, Jun 18, 2010 3:45 AM EDT
Hensick stats: 13 games, 1g/2a/3p THOMAS/DETAVS: I WANT MY $20
he still would have beat Yip except for those injuries. :(
If wishes were horses, beggars would not thirst.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
I had to mix the metaphor in order to taunt my cervesa-indentured associate up there.
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche: Hugging the cap floor and waiting on their revenue share, because hey, billionaires need welfare too!
Wait, shit, he owes you beer? guess I’ll have to bring it down then, not up? I’ll probably go up there in the next couple of weeks. (I offered to courier if you missed it) And I can totally be trusted with beer. Totally.
"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck" -Obi Wan Kenobi
I don't understand the purpose of the line, "I don't need to drink
to have fun." Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
sticks when they've invented the lighter?
And I can totally be trusted with beer. Totally.
And I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona for sale.
aka Beachie (Look, Ma, I've gone legit!)
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 12, 2011 1:02 AM MDT up reply actions
2012 is just around the corner….right?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Jun 12, 2011 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions
http://www.forecaster.ca/thestar.com/hockey/player-gbg.cgi?6228
bad start, then played average, got hurt, came back hot, probably played hurt again and sucked then shut it down.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 10, 2011 10:12 AM MDT reply actions
The Sedins get you to the playoffs and guys like Kesler help you win there. Bergeron is a great regular season guy but Marchand is the X factor in the playoffs. Of course everyone wants a guy like Krejci who does it all the way through.
I believe that Gally is a guy who understands how to play in a nasty playoff game and you absolutely need those kinds of players on your team. I think he’s a guy that feeds his game off emotion. I know he had a poor / frustrating year but I still think he’s a vital cog in the future of this team.
I'll keep this brief.
Well said, and concise too.
Draft Larsson and McNeil + Pray for Divine Intervention in goal = Kick ass.
by niwotsblessing on Jun 10, 2011 10:29 AM MDT up reply actions
100% agree with you.
His development this next season is going to be one of the keys to this team improving overall.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jun 10, 2011 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree with everything this guy said. Also I flagged this because Dario’s account obviously has been hacked and hijacked.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 10, 2011 11:49 AM MDT up reply actions
I think the part where TJ got assigned to the minors would have been worth mentioning in this recap.
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jun 10, 2011 12:11 PM MDT reply actions
probably would have if any of us remembered it
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 10, 2011 12:16 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
The correct response would have been: “I took it as a conditioning stint following injury, so it didn’t affect his grade.”
by MalachiConstant on Jun 10, 2011 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions
It was a rehab assignment. nbd
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jun 10, 2011 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m not hep enough to know if nbd is supposed to be sarcastic or not, but it wasn’t a rehab assignment.
http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_17141420
Mr. Fuji, the devious ways that you put in my mind will come to use.
by Dan Winkler on Jun 10, 2011 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions
hahaha
I know it wasn’t. I honestly just forgot. Sorry, dude.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jun 10, 2011 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I knew it wasn’t a rehab stint and even had a witty retort all prepared for Dan’s inevitable response. It doesn’t work now though, thanks.
by MalachiConstant on Jun 10, 2011 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions
I can delete my comment
which will automatically delete yours and this one as well and we can try again. Deal?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jun 10, 2011 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions
But what if my “witty comment” doesn’t turn out all that funny, or witty? Too much pressure. I’d prefer just blaming you from now until eternity for ruining my most perfect of perfect comebacks. If it’s no difference to you anyway..
by MalachiConstant on Jun 10, 2011 3:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Matters not.
Most people blame me for shit anyway. Right at home, dawg. Right at home.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jun 10, 2011 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions
But it is always your fault. Duh.
aka Beachie (Look, Ma, I've gone legit!)
In Rick Pracey we trust
by Cheryl Bradley on Jun 12, 2011 1:03 AM MDT up reply actions
See?
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Mile High Hockey : Where B- is different than C+
by A.J. Haefele on Jun 12, 2011 1:17 AM MDT up reply actions
I had totally forgotten about that. I think I’ve shut out a lot of bad things about last year. Hell I don’t even remember them playing hockey 3 years ago, as if the season didn’t happen.
Available for a 3rd round pick.
by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 12, 2011 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions
the Curse of #39
So how was Ville Nieminen cursed? Or Jeff Paul?
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Jun 13, 2011 11:44 AM MDT reply actions
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