Dave: Last season was a tough one for the team. Do you feel the Crunch have something to prove this season?
Alexandre: yeah for sure, by not making the playoff last year we need to make them this year.
Dave: How did you prepare for this season? How much were you able to train without affecting your injury?
Alexandre: that was a tough summer for me because I did some rehab everyday but at the end, I m really happy to play again after missing 8 month of action.
Dave: What are the details of your current contract (how many years left)?
Alexandre: It is my last year this season.
Dave: The Columbus organization has finally achieved some depth
in the forward position. Do you feel this will hurt your
chances of a call up this season?
Alexandre: I don't know, but right now I
just try to get myself in better shape because of my knee injury and we
have a big challenge in front of us here right now. so I won t be surprise
if I stay here for the rest of the year.
Dave: If you do not see a lot of NHL action, will you consider the
season a failure for you personally?
Alexandre: absolutely not, the AHL is a very
good league and I m still learning a lot.
Dave: You are one of the few drafted players on the Crunch roster. Do you feel this puts additional pressure on you?
Alexandre: no , with the new staff in place, I think they gonna try to give a chance to everybody to show what they can do.
Dave: Which AHL teams do you most enjoy playing against? Why?
Alexandre: Rochester because since I've been here , that team is our big rivalry.
Dave: Which AHL teams do you most enjoy least against? Why?
Alexandre:
Wilkes-Barre, I just hate to play there.
Dave: A lot of your teammates from last year have gone to or stayed in
Europe this season. Have you been in touch with any of them and if so,
how are they doing?
Alexandre: actually no I did not have the chance to follow any body
yet , but I m sure they do just fine.
Dave: There are so many new faces this season, is there anyone that has
not returned that you feel would be a perfect fit for this year’s team?
Alexandre: I
really liked Ben Simon, is was a good person and player as well.
Dave: Comment briefly on the following people (answers in red)
Jon Mirasty - toughest guy I know
Derek Dorsett - always play hard
Steven Goertzen - one of the best penalty killers in the league
Dan Smith - leadership
Joakim Lindstrom- sick player all around
Derek MacKenzie -
all situation guy, complete player 
Dave: If you were not playing hockey, what sport would you play? Do you think you would be good enough to be a pro at it?
Alexandre: I played soccer for 10 years as a goalie in pretty good league, but as far to become a pro soccer player, probably not.
Dave: Who has been the greatest influence on your career thus far?
Alexandre: my family, they're always there for me.
Dave: Do you have any brothers or sisters? Are they athletes? Have family members come to see you play?
Alexandre:
no I m the only child, very spoiled at Christmas haha!!
Dave: Who do you hang out with
on the team?
Alexandre: usually I spend more time with my roommate brassard and the French crew, Methot and Dupuis.
Dave: Who do you most admire on the team?
Alexandre: Zenon because is not human...he a great leader and good player
Dave: How do you feel about the fans? Are you comfortable signing autographs? Are you usually noticed in public?
Alexandre: the fans in Syracuse are very nice and respectful, and yes I still can go at the mall without being recognized.
Dave: What would you like to do when your playing days are over?
Alexandre: I would love to open a restaurant or something like that
Dave: Do you read any of the stuff on the internet, whether it be positive or negative and let that affect your play?
Alexandre: No
Interviewers note: I would like to thank Alexandre Picard for taking
the time to do this interview.