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    Kristy Flannery
    Kristy Flannery
    Jan 13, 2024, 20:11

    Curtis Lazar answers the question, "Which Teammate is Most Likely?"

    Curtis Lazar answers the question, "Which Teammate is Most Likely?"

    Apr 29, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (42) celebrates his goal on the New York Rangers during the first period in game six of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports - Devils Dish: Curtis Lazar Reveals Which Teammates Are Most Likely

    One thing I constantly hear from New Jersey Devils fans is that they want to see more of the players' personalities. Knowing this, I had an idea to ask one player some out-of-the-box questions about his teammates. I looked around to see which player would be the most willing to humor me, and as I scanned the room, I saw Curtis Lazar sitting at his stall in the corner of the locker room.

    I approached Lazar to see if he would be up for answering some random non-hockey questions. He smiled and enthusiastically said, "Let's do it. I'm up for anything."

    Before the team left for their current three-game road trip, Lazar sat at his stall while I sat perpendicular to him in Tomas Nosek's empty stall. I appreciate how much thought the 28-year-old put into his responses and the laughs we shared as he gave some pretty unexpected answers.

    Enjoy the first installment of "Which Teammates Are Most Likely." 

    Q: Which teammate is most likely to forget to text back?

    Lazar: Jack Hughes. Not really from experience but a lot of guys say sometimes he takes a day or two to respond to their text so definetely him. 

    Q: Which teammate is most likely to show up late to an event?

    Lazar: Luke Hughes, it's an age thing. Trying to calculate the commute time and whatnot. Yeah, it has to be him.

    Q: Which teammate will most likely sing loudly at a karaoke bar?

    Lazar: That's a good one. I'll go with Dougie Hamilton. He's quiet, but that silent confidence can be scary.

    Q: Which teammate is most likely (and least likely) to pick up the dinner tab?

    Lazar: Most likely, Nico Hischier. He is always trying to pay. It is in his character and who he is. I honestly can't pick (least likely). Everyone is pretty good about it; if you don't pay for a while, you feel bad. I think we have a good group of guys.

    Q: Which teammate is most likely to lose in fantasy football?

    Lazar: So we had our league this year, and Nico lost, but it's not his fault. You have to start somewhere; he doesn't know guys, it was his first year, and the injury bug got his team.

    Q: Which teammate is most likely to binge a TV show in one day?

    Lazar: That's a good question. I'll go with Tyler Toffoli.

    Based on the clip from the NHL's Puck Personality segment, I agreed with Lazar.

    [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYA0CSTVPqM[/embed]

    Q: Which teammate will most likely not know how to change a tire?

    Lazar: I have to go with Jack Hughes. I think the better question is, how many guys claim they know how to change a tire without actually knowing how. If we had a competition where we actually set stuff up to do it, I think guys would be shocked. 

    If you enjoyed this segment, send your "Which Teammate is Most Likely? questions to Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News on Twitter, Instagram, or Threads, along with which teammate should answer next!