https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/lomb...am/c-290292638
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When he's on the ice, everybody knows he's out there. He's full of energy, antagonistic. But he brings more to the game than just the feistiness/agitator-type role. He's a very important person in our team. Maybe 'engine' is the best way to put it.
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"We could put him in a skating race against anyone on our team last year and Ryan would beat him. He has tempo, pace, and that's what I mean about an 'engine.' Whenever a line was struggling, we'd put Ryan out there to help get it going again."
"His ability to get on top of people created a lot of turnovers."
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"I'm doing my job when the other team is worrying about me, and not about the game,'' he says. "I like to, let's say, take their minds off the task at hand.
"When the best player on the other team is busy chirping at me instead of scoring, that's when I'm really enjoying myself."
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Lomberg isn't a guy that gets a lot of mention here, Flames could really use more of this style of player, non-stop motor, get in quick on the forecheck.