Engels: "Have you paid attention to what the Empire State Building has been doing?"
Xhekaj: "How could I not hear about it? He's everywhere right now. Honestly, it's pretty cool for him."
Engels: "What do you think about how often he drops the gloves and the opponents he has chosen to face?"
Xhekaj: "It's pretty crazy. He's getting the invites and he has the balls to do it. These are big boy fights – six to eight punches to the face, and his face is badly battered – but even when he's chased around by Reaves the whole game, he's ready to show up!"
Engels: "I feel like Deslauriers is one of the most intimidating players in the NHL. What do you think about that fight?"
Xhekaj: "It was probably the best fight I've seen in the last 10 years. Guys don't fight like that anymore. Deslauriers fought like that back in the day, and when a guy wants to go old school, he doesn't hesitate. He doesn't pull his punches, I guarantee you!"
Engels: "When you see this, do you think you'll end up facing each other?"
Xhekaj: "Obviously! If he stays in the league, we'll probably have a few fights over our careers. I've played against him in the minors, too. He knows his role, he doesn't care, and he'll do whatever it takes to keep his spot!"
- Eric Engels & Arber Xhekaj
