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R.J. Umberger

Columbus Blue Jackets

1982/05/03 29

6-2 220

Pittsburgh, PA

6

the Vancouver Canucks in 2001 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Blue Jackets 49 7 13 20 -6 12 2 0 0 0 129

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a confident offensive player with excellent size and strength who complements star forwards well. A good skater, he has a good wrister and is also capable of playing all three forward positions. Good on the power play.
Flaws
  • Still needs some work in the defensive zone, and doesn't play enough of a consistent brand of hockey. Stops moving his feet at times.
Career Potential
  • Versatile complementary forward.
  • Awards2002NCAA - West Second All-American Team2002CCHA - First All-Star Team2000CCHA - Rookie of the Year2000CCHA - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 23, 2012 Missed 5 games (concussion).
January 17, 2012 Concussion, injured reserve.
January 13, 2012 Concussion, sidelined indefinitely.
September 21, 2011 Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a five-year contract extension.
July 7, 2008 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a four-year contract.
April 2, 2008 Missed 6 games (sprained left MCL).
March 21, 2008 Sprained left MCL, late March.
October 10, 2007 Missed 2 games (left hand injury).
September 28, 2007 Left hand injury, mid-October.
February 24, 2007 Missed 1 game (flu).
February 22, 2007 Flu, day-to-day.
July 6, 2006 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers to a two-year contract.
April 26, 2006 Missed Game 2 of Round One against the Buffalo Sabres (head injury).
April 23, 2006 Head injury, day-to-day.
April 22, 2006 Head injury, left Saturday's game.
November 2, 2005 Recalled from Philadelphia (AHL).
October 31, 2005 Assigned to Philadelphia (AHL).
October 30, 2005 Recalled from Philadelphia (AHL).
October 4, 2005 Assigned to Philadelphia (AHL).
June 16, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers to a two-year contract.

Trades

June 20, 2008 Philadelphia Flyers traded R.J. Umberger and a 4th round selection in 2008 to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 1st and 3rd round selections in 2008.
June 16, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers.
March 9, 2004 New York Rangers traded Martin Rucinsky to the Vancouver Canucks for Martin Grenier and R.J. Umberger.
June 23, 2001 Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round (16th overall) in 2001.

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