We saw that you got married last month, congratulations! What’s it like being a married man?
“It’s been awesome. We had a busy summer. Obviously got married, got traded and the last month after the wedding was just kind of not the ‘typical’ honeymoon stuff. It was more of coming to St. Louis and sorting out our life. It was a lot of fun, a busy month and being married is awesome.”
Do you have a honeymoon destination in mind once everything’s settled?
“Next summer, we want to go to Italy and Greece.”
How are you liking St. Louis so far? How are you adjusting? Have you discovered any favorite spots in the city yet?
“It’s been awesome so far. I got two little boys as well, so it’s been awesome. We went to the aquarium the other day down at Union Station and they enjoyed it a lot. Me and my wife have really enjoyed it. It’s a really nice city and great for families.”
How old are your boys?
“Two years old and eight months. Young kids.”
If you didn’t play hockey, what do you think your day job would be?
“I think I’d be a police officer just because my older brother is one right now.”
Do you have a favorite city in the league to travel to throughout the season?
“I like going to Toronto because I’m from there. But other than that, I’d probably say Montreal. It’s just a really cool atmosphere and they call it the ‘Mecca of hockey.’ So it’s a lot of fun to go there.”
Do you have any hobbies that you think fans would be interested to know?
“Not really. I mean I like to golf but that’s pretty basic with everyone. Nowadays, I’m just hands full with the kids and that’s my new hobby.”
Are you a fantasy football guy at all? If so, who was your first pick of the draft?
“Oh yeah, big fantasy guy. This year I got De’Von Achane. I had a late first-round pick.”
What would be your one piece of advice for younger fans who are playing hockey now or are wanting to play hockey in the future?
“My one piece of advice would just be to always have fun. I think whenever you’re having fun, that’s when you learn the most. That’s when you grow as a player and as a person and just soak it all in.”