Threads like this make me question just how some people within this fan base come up with their conclusions:
Gardiner:
*You've got one player who has looked like a shining light in the NHL so far
*Only missed out on the team this season because of injury & a crowded roster.
*He played 75 games in the NHL last year, and looked every bit like he belonged in the league and will likely go on and have a very impressive career regardless of where he plays.
*He's also the one player that fans have been clamoring to see in the lineup all year long.
Reilly
*The majority of the 120-odd votes for Reilly have likely never seen him play.
*Has ZERO NHL experience
*Has ZERO hockey experience outside of the Western Hockey League
*Is young, raw, unproven.
*Has a ton of pressure on his shoulders.
...there's only one option that people should be selecting here, and I"m surprised that many aren't.
But yes - the correct answer is both of them. You keep both unless you flip one of them for a franchise player.