R.J. UMBERGER RUMORS
Blue Jackets on the playoff precipice with one game to go
Really, how do you explain this? How in the world have the Columbus Blue Jackets come from way down there to stand on the precipice of completing one of the great turnarounds in NHL history?
R.J. Umberger, can you help us out?
I think its just the character of these guys, said the Blue Jackets veteran winger. I think the cultures just different, where its a never-give-up attitude...
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25 days ago
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Glen Miller: Umberger's Late Goal Keys Comeback Win
Whether or not Columbus makes it to the postseason or not, they've certainly given their fans a lot of late-season excitement. Monday's win over Colorado was no exception as the Jackets coughed up a third period lead allowing two goals, the second a late PP tally with just a little more than two minutes left, before RJ Umberger knotted the game up sending the contest to OT...
Blue Jackets continue to surprise
Down a goal late in the third period, R.J. Umberger glanced along the bench and saw hardly a drooped shoulder.
This isn't the same Columbus Blue Jackets squad, one that in the past might have let this game slip away.
This is a more determined Blue Jackets team, one that's focused on finding a way to get into the playoffs.
And this was definitely a good start.
Umberger...
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April 16, 2013
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Glen Miller: Analyzing Umberger's Regression Using Advanced Stats
During the 2010 â 2011 season RJ Umberger posted a career high 57 points (25 goals and 32 assists) and was rewarded by GM Scott Howson with a five-year contract extension worth $23MM, carrying a cap hit of $4.6MM annually. It seemed a wise investment at the time to lock up the 29 year-old forward a year before he would have hit unrestricted free agency. Umberger had posted goal...
Umberger, college players long for NHL's return
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- One player skating around at the Ohio State hockey practice seems bigger and more assured of himself.
He should. R.J. Umberger is an established top-six forward with the Columbus Blue Jackets who graduated after playing at Ohio State to become a solid contributor in the NHL.
These days, with the league and its locked-out players staring each other down over...
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October 17, 2012
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Lockout brings mixed feelings for Umberger
R.J. Umberger has enjoyed the extra time hes had with his wife and kids since NHL players were locked out at midnight Sept. 15 and regular season games were canceled through Oct. 24.Ive gotten to do extra things I wouldnt have been able to, said the Columbus Blue Jackets forward.And as of Monday, the three year letter winner for the Buckeyes will return to his alma mater to work...
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October 10, 2012
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Jackets' Umberger to help coach Ohio State
Its not every day that a college hockey team gets the chance to have an NHL player coaching from the sidelines.
Its almost like a perfect storm, said Ohio State mens hockey coach Mark Osiecki on the addition of Columbus Blue Jackets forward R.J. Umberger to his coaching staff of Steve Rohik, associate head coach, and Joe Exter, assistant coach, today. Hes an alum, he lives here and...
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October 09, 2012
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Umberger to help coach at Ohio State
Locked out by the NHL, Columbus Blue Jackets forward R.J. Umberger is returning to his alma mater to help coach the Ohio State men's hockey team.
The three-year letterwinner with the Buckeyes, who has spent the last four of his seven NHL seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets, will be a volunteer assistant to coach Mark Osiecki.
A former Academic All-Big Ten choice, Umberger...
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October 09, 2012
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Jackets' concussed Umberger on IR
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed left wing R.J. Umberger, suffering from concussion symptoms, on injured reserve.
Umberger took a hit to the head from Anaheim's Jean-Francois Jacques on Sunday and is listed as week-to-week. No timetable has yet been set for his return. He has missed the last two games after playing in a franchise-record 288 straight. His 291 consecutive...
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January 17, 2012
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Blue Jackets put Umberger on IR with concussion
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed left wing R.J. Umberger, suffering from concussion symptoms, on injured reserve.
Umberger took a hit to the head from Anaheim's Jean-Francois-Jacques on Sunday and is listed as week-to-week. No timetable has yet been set for his return. He has missed the last two games after playing in a franchise-record 288 straight. His 291 consecutive...
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January 17, 2012
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THE BLUE JACKETS HOT 8
