Most Recent R.J. Umberger News
#CBJ activate R.J. Umberger (upper body, five games) from IR
Umberger is activated prior to today's game and may be an option to play because of it. He has seven goals and 18 points through 42 games this season.
Jan. 23, 2012, 10:18 a.m.
#CBJ RW RJ Umberger passed his baseline test on Friday, won't play tonight but hopes to dress in game before All-Star Game.
Great news for Umberger, who was out indefinitely with a concussion. He has seven goals and 18 points through 42 games.
Jan. 21, 2012, 12:22 p.m.
#CBJ LW R.J. Umberger is on the ice for the morning skate at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Great sign.
Umberger is listed as out indefinitely with a concussion but takes the next step towards his recovery. In 42 games, he has seven goals and 18 points.
Jan. 21, 2012, 11:31 a.m.
#CBJ LW R.J. Umberger has been placed on injured reserve, and is considered week-to-week.
Umberger was injured over a week ago so he can come off IR at any time. He has seven goals and 18 points in what should be considered a down season. He has no timetable for his return.
Jan. 17, 2012, 1:51 p.m.
R.J. Umberger stepped on the ice as practice began this morning, but not soon after, skated over to Richards and the two had a brief conversation. After the skate, Richards delivered the bad news: Umberger has been diagnosed with concussion-like symptons and is likely to miss time.
Umberger was apparently injured well before yesterday but only felt the effects days later. The winger is listed as out indefinitely, which does not bode well for the Blue Jackets. He scored seven goals and 18 points in 42 games before getting hurt.
Jan. 13, 2012, 11:30 a.m.
18-26-15
Umberger moves down to the third line He has six goals and 17 points through 41 games, moving between the second and fourth line.
Jan. 10, 2012, 2:02 p.m.
Umberger-MacKenzie-Boll.
Umberger moves down to the fourth line after playing mostly on a scoring line all season. The Pittsburgh has disappointed with only three goals and seven points on the season.
Dec. 6, 2011, 2:16 p.m.
18 - 16 - 61
Umberger moves up to the top line as coach Scott Arniel jumbles the lines. In his first five games, the Pittsburgh native has one assist with a minus-2 rating. The team hopes he can get it going and help them win games.
Oct. 17, 2011, 11:37 a.m.
We have signed RJ to a 5 year extension. Thrilled to have such a big part of our team signed long term.
Umberger scored a career-high 57 points last season and improve even further with added playing time. Considering Jeff Carter and Tomas Kubalik are already down with assorted ailments, Umberger could find himself back on the top line sooner rather than later.
Sept. 21, 2011, 10:23 a.m.
