T.J. Galiardi News

Mueller (torso) and Galiardi (shoulder) practiced in orange no-contact sweaters. They are on injured reserve. The team has not sent anyone down to Lake Erie of the American Hockey League so Mueller and Galiardi might not rejoin the 23-man roster and play in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings at the Pepsi Center.

Sounds like both players miss tomorrow's game. Galiardi scored eight goals and 14 points in 54 games before getting hurt.

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Van Der Gulik, who leads Lake Erie in scoring with 19 points in 21 games, will play on the Jay McClement-line with TJ Galiardi.

Galiardi once again fails to stick on the top line and is bumped to a checking line -- where he will be much less effective. He has only four goals and six points this season and has never truly recovered from last year's injuries.

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Galiardi will wear the burgundy and blue of the Avalanche uniform tonight, skating on a line with Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk when the Avs host the Los Angeles Kings at the Pepsi Center.

Galiardi receives yet another chance to contribute to this team offensively. Should he bring his top speed and focus, he just may stick on the top two lines in favor of Chuck Kobasew.

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Where is TJ Galiardi, you ask? Right now, he’s on a line with Brad Malone at center and Patrick Bordeleau on right wing.

With Galiardi not skating on one of the top two lines, owners should likely keep him out of their lineup. Last season the former 2nd round pick scored seven goals and 15 points through 35 games. Keep an eye on Galiardi as he probably slots back into the lineup upon the first injury.

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I’ll have more about the transformation of TJ Galiardi’s physique from last year (he’s gained 20 pounds, and not fat).

Galiardi started the season on the team's top line before getting injured. Once he returned he failed to show any consistency that would make him a fantasy relevant player. The former 2nd round pick is only two seasons removed from a 15-goal season; the potential is certainly there.

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