The native of Montreal, Quebec is playing in his fourth year in the National Hockey League and lists future Hall-of-Famer Rob Blake as his defensive partner. “Pickles” has nearly 300 NHL games under his belt after only missing one game over the past four seasons. Not bad for a guy who ranks second on the team in average ice time per game (22:48).There’s not a lot that Vlasic can’t do. Well, except maybe bake.When SJSHARKS.com caught up with Vlasic for his segment of, we asked him about playing alongside Blake, his nickname and whether or not he can cook. Some of his answers might surprise you.Below are Vlasic’s answers to your best questions.Vlasic: (laughs) That’s a good one. But if I had to pick one…just Vlas; short for Vlasic.Vlasic: For a game, Patrick Marleau and I would score some goals. And for a day, Dan Boyle and not have to practice (laughs).Vlasic: Its been great the last two years, playing with a guy with a lot of experience who’s won two Stanley cups. He’s been around a long time and in many situations and I think that’s helped me be more relaxed out there and put all trust in my partner. Most of the time I just learn by watching what he does.Vlasic: I don’t really have one…but Jason Demers . I trained with him in the off-season so I’d have to say him. And Torrey Mitchell too. I’m roommates with him on the road.Vlasic: 24.Vlasic: I do, yes, but just basic things. Like spaghetti, steaks, nothing where you have mix stuff together, just basic stuff…no baking, just steaks, pasta and vegetables.Vlasic: I like to play golf and I have a pool in my yard so I like to play in the pool with my dogs, and my brothers come over once in awhile and we train and play hockey.Vlasic: The best part is stopping the offensive game. Well stick-wise, I have a good stick but that’s not my favorite thing. My favorite thing about defense is stopping the best power play.Vlasic: The biggest thing I think is that we have more speed. I think we have more talent up front and I think we want it more this year. That’s what it looks like.Vlasic: I don’t think it’s changed that much. I think there are a lot younger players making it now so there are a lot of new faces. I think there’s a lot more speed. There’s nothing dramatic that’s changed, I’d just say a lot of young guys and a lot more speed.