Florida Panthers hold full team practice at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 5. Hockey fans usually can’t get enough when it comes to learning about the players on their favorite team. While sure, we get to hear from them all the time after practices and games, the questions rarely stray from the game of hockey. That’s where this concept comes into play. Taking a page (with her blessing) from Kristy Flannery of THN New Jersey’s playbook, who spoke to Devils forward Curtis Lazar [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/features/devils-dish-curtis-lazar-reveals-which-teammates-are-most-likely] last month, I sat down with Florida’s Ryan Lomberg and asked him several questions that all began with “Which teammate is most likely.” Along with a little help from Florida's equipment staff, and with a couple of his teammates chuckling in the background, Lomberg provided some valuable non-hockey insight into several of his fellow Panthers. Let's dive in! Q: Which teammate is most likely to go on Jeopardy and win? Lomberg: That’s a good question. The first one is already a thinker. I’m thinking Aaron Ekblad, because he’s kind of spread out. He’s a knowledgeable guy about a bunch of weird and different things, so he would probably have my vote. I don’t know if he’d win, but I can see him doing the best. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjE3OTM2NjIzMjQ4NDky/img_6014.jpg] Q: Which teammate is most likely to show up late to an event? Lomberg: I would say Roddy (Evan Rodrigues) because he’s got three kids. Something is gonna happen. Q: Which teammate will most likely sing loudly at a karaoke bar? Lomberg: Verhaeghe. He loves karaoke. He’s actually got a decent voice, too, and he plays the guitar. That’s an easy answer. He would probably elect himself to do it. Q: Which teammate is most likely (and least likely) to pick up the dinner tab? Lomberg: Most likely would probably be Chucky (Matthew Tkachuk) because that’s how Chuckie rolls. Least likely would probably be myself because I don’t make a lot and I have two kids. Q: Which teammate is most likely to binge a TV show in one day? Lomberg: I know Stolie (Anthony Stolarz) likes his shows. Yeah, I would say Stolie. Q: Which teammate will most likely not know how to change a tire? Lomberg: I know Cuz (Nick Cousins) doesn’t because he told me he doesn’t (laughs). Q: Which teammate is most likely to share Instagram posts? Lomberg: Probably myself. There’s a decent amount of guys, but probably Anton (Lundell) and myself. Q: Which teammate puts the most (and least) effort into their fashion look? Lomberg: Least into their fashion look…I would probably say a combination of maybe Cap (Sasha Barkov) and myself because typically either my suit guy picks my suits for me or my wife picks my outfits. It looks like I put a lot of effort in, but there’s zero effort involved. Bobby (Sergei Bobrovsky) is a sneaky stylish Russian. He’s a big dog high roller so he’s definitely got some good swagger on and off the ice. Q: Which teammate is most likely to know the lyrics to every Taylor Swift song? Lomberg: I would say Ek (Aaron Ekblad). I think he’s a big Taylor Swift fan. I think he was an original Swiftie, and I’m pretty sure that’s quoted from him. Q: Which teammate is most likely to throw an awesome Super Bowl party? Lomberg: Also Ekblad, because he is throwing the Super Bowl party so I would imagine it’s going to be a great time. A big thank you to Ryan Lomberg for humoring me and for giving his time and candor. If you enjoyed reading this, send in your question ideas and which player you’d like to hear from next to me on X or Instagram @DavidDwork. LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA Panthers welcome Flyers to Sunrise for matchup of teams heading in different directions [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/panthers-welcome-flyers-to-sunrise-for-matchup-of-teams-heading-in-different-directions] Nick Cousins poised for return to Panthers lineup [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/nick-cousins-poised-for-return-to-panthers-lineup] Veteran forward Zac Dalpe sets all-time Charlotte Checkers goal record [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/veteran-forward-zac-dalpe-sets-all-time-charlotte-checkers-goal-record] The Hockey Show: Recapping All-Star Saturday in all its Maple Leafy glory [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/features/the-hockey-show-recapping-all-star-saturday-in-all-its-maple-leafy-glory] ‘I tried to savor every moment’: Sergei Bobrovsky, Sam Reinhart reflect on All-Star experience [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/features/i-tried-to-savor-every-moment-sergei-bobrovsky-sam-reinhart-reflect-on-all-star-experience] Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxNjQxMjA5NjI4NzMxMDIz/unnamed.jpg]
