Off the ice with Julian Talbot
OFF THE ICE WITH . . . Monsters center Julian Talbot
Shoots: Left.
Ht/Wt: 6-0, 185.
Born: March 24, 1985, Wahnapitae, Ontario, Canada.
Acquired: from St. Louis for T.J. Hensick on June 17, 2010.
PD: Favorite sport other than hockey?
JT: Tennis.
PD: Favorite athlete growing up?
JT: [Hockey player] Doug Gilmour.
PD: Most exciting sporting event you've ever been a part of?
JT: I played for the Ottawa 67's of the OHL in the Memorial Cup in London, Ontario.
PD: Smartest person you've ever met?
JT: My parents.
PD: Wildest thing you've ever witnessed in hockey rink as fan or player?
JT: When I played in Alaska my first year as a pro, a player on the other team fell on the ice and another guy skated over his wrist. His tendons were cut, blood was squirting all over.
PD: Where were you when it happened?
JT: Right next to the guy. I saw it happen. It was pretty disgusting.
PD: Did the injured player turn out OK?
JT: Yes. They didn't think he'd ever play again, but he's playing now.
PD: While in Alaska, did you do any fishing. If so -- best catch?
JT: My older brother Joe and I caught a halibut that took us a couple of hours to bring in. It was taller than we were.
PD: Highlight of hockey career so far?
JT: The Memorial Cup.
PD: Favorite vacation spot?
JT: Australia. I went there two summers ago, and it was pretty awesome.
PD: Favorite off-ice activities?
JT: Playing tennis and golf and watching movies.
PD: Favorite hockey movie?
JT: "Youngblood."
PD: Not "Slapshot" or "Miracle"?
JT: No. I don't know why, I just like "Youngblood" a lot.
PD: Best hockey advice received as youngster?
JT: Keep the stick on the ice.
PD: Historical figure you would have liked to meet?
JT: I can't think of one off the top of my head.
PD: Toughest part of playing pro hockey?
JT: The travel.
PD: Best part?
JT: Your job is to play a game you love.
PD: Where did you develop your intensity and toughness?
JT: I'm the youngest of four boys. My brothers picked on me a lot growing up.
PD: Worst hockey injury ever suffered?
JT: Concussion.
PD: No broken bones?
JT: No. (Three knocks on table)