What did you guys do for fun outside of the rink?
When it's nice out, maybe golfing. Other than that, during the season, I feel like we just got together for dinner and not too much. I think there's so much going on during the season. So, it's tough to really get out and do other stuff, but we'd go to some dinners. Obviously, Chicago's a great place for food and that's what we did when we hung out.
What's one thing you miss and don't miss about Kirby?
I'd say one thing I miss about him is just his attitude at the rink. He's usually in a good mood, just having fun playing hockey. One thing I don't miss about him is, maybe looking at his facial hair every day. Not the best beard. So, that's one thing I'll give it to him for.
Do you guys train together in the summer?
Yeah, we have before. We use the same trainer, but we didn't train together for the most part because he's back home and I was back home. Right before the season, we trained together sometimes.
What nickname do you call him by?
Maybe just Kirb, or Dacher. Just the basic ones.
Who would win a fight between the two of you?
Oh, that's a good question. He's a lot bigger than me, but I would like to say I'm a little tougher than him... No, I think he would probably win [laughs]. I think he's got the reach and the weight on me, so I'd say he'd probably win. He's not scared to get into it, too. So normally with, you know, some of the softer guys I'd say I'd win, but he's pretty okay with getting in the battle and is pretty strong, too.