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R.J. Umberger

Columbus Blue Jackets

1982/05/03 27

6-2 215

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

4

the Vancouver Canucks in 2001 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Blue Jackets 22 6 8 14 -6 15 2 1 1 0 47

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a confident offensive player with excellent size and shooting ability. Can also pass the puck and is capable of playing both center and wing.
Flaws
  • Still needs some work in the defensive zone, and doesn't play enough of a consistent brand of hockey to star at the NHL level.
Career Potential
  • Versatile top six forward.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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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