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Preeat · 06-14-2004, 11:20 AM

R.J. Umberger, a former first round pick by the Vancouver Canucks, has signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers, TSN has learned.

Umberger, a centre who played three years at Ohio State University, left school last summer with the aim of turning pro with the Canucks. But when he couldn't come to terms on a contract with Vancouver, he ended up not playing last season.

At the trade deadline, Vancouver traded his rights to the New York Rangers. When the Rangers did not sign him by June 1, Umberger became an unrestricted free agent. The Rangers received a compensatory second round pick for allowing Umberger to go to unrestricted free agency.

Sources say a number of teams were interested in Umberger and that he whittled his choices down to Philadelphia and Toronto, ultimately deciding to sign with the Flyers. Sources say Umberger will receive the rookie salary cap, which covers salary and signing bonus, plus a bonus schedule that could bring his total compensation to about $1.5 million annually if he were to max out on the bonuses.

A formal announcement is expected by the Flyers on Tuesday.

TSN

RangerFan27 · 06-14-2004, 11:21 AM

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Blindside · 06-14-2004, 11:26 AM

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

taoistlumberjak · 06-14-2004, 11:41 AM

hahahahahaha

ohio state...

bfats · 06-14-2004, 11:59 AM

sather sucks

**tarver** · 06-14-2004, 01:30 PM

Have fun with Rotten Jisum Burger. He's not worth your trouble, trust me.

Mephisto · 06-14-2004, 01:35 PM

haha I disagree, hes so talented... He deserved the money IMO

Philly's lucky

and Preeeeeeeeat I'd say its rather large news, not small :)

Blindside · 06-14-2004, 01:54 PM

I'm glad we got him. We're gradually fleshing out our young forwards in the system. This is a very good thing as most of our forwards are 30-34 y/o. I think after a year (maybe a bit less) in the AHL, Umberger should be ready to step into 3rd/4th line duties and try to work his way up the depth chart from there. Personally, I think he'll be moved to a wing at least to start.
Suddenly, a team that was deemed as "over the hill" has a bright future with guys like Pitkanen, Carter, Richards, Niittymaki, Seidenberg, Ruzicka, Eager and now Umberger. Nice.
Impressive move by Clarkie to go after this guy though. Very impressive.

**Teus** · 06-14-2004, 03:56 PM

rk2k3 · 06-14-2004, 04:19 PM

Whoa, excellent snag by the Flyers :), slats and the canucks missed an excellent opportunity.

06-14-2004, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Preeat Takin' all Your vCash... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: O-Town Posts: 4,970 vCash: 14278	Small News- Free agent Umberger signs with Flyers R.J. Umberger, a former first round pick by the Vancouver Canucks, has signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers, TSN has learned. Umberger, a centre who played three years at Ohio State University, left school last summer with the aim of turning pro with the Canucks. But when he couldn't come to terms on a contract with Vancouver, he ended up not playing last season. At the trade deadline, Vancouver traded his rights to the New York Rangers. When the Rangers did not sign him by June 1, Umberger became an unrestricted free agent. The Rangers received a compensatory second round pick for allowing Umberger to go to unrestricted free agency. Sources say a number of teams were interested in Umberger and that he whittled his choices down to Philadelphia and Toronto, ultimately deciding to sign with the Flyers. Sources say Umberger will receive the rookie salary cap, which covers salary and signing bonus, plus a bonus schedule that could bring his total compensation to about $1.5 million annually if he were to max out on the bonuses. A formal announcement is expected by the Flyers on Tuesday. TSN

06-14-2004, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-14-2004, 01:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blindside All-Star Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Misplaced Flyers Fan Posts: 1,130 vCash: 619	I'm glad we got him. We're gradually fleshing out our young forwards in the system. This is a very good thing as most of our forwards are 30-34 y/o. I think after a year (maybe a bit less) in the AHL, Umberger should be ready to step into 3rd/4th line duties and try to work his way up the depth chart from there. Personally, I think he'll be moved to a wing at least to start. Suddenly, a team that was deemed as "over the hill" has a bright future with guys like Pitkanen, Carter, Richards, Niittymaki, Seidenberg, Ruzicka, Eager and now Umberger. Nice. Impressive move by Clarkie to go after this guy though. Very impressive.

06-14-2004, 04:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
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