From Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer:

When the Flyers signed free-agent forward Glen Metropolit on Tuesday, general manager Paul Holmgren compared his versatility to R.J. Umberger’s.

He could have called him a poor man’s R.J. Umberger.

The Flyers signed Metropolit to a two-year, $2 million deal. Umberger, who was traded to Columbus June 20 because the Flyers didn’t have enough cap space, will eventually sign a much pricier contract with the Blue Jackets.

Read the entire article here.

Aside from being versatile, Metrpolit isn’t really that similar to Umberger. The diminutive forward is a nice 3rd/4th line pick up for the Flyers and will be a good addition both on the ice and in the dressing room.

Richard Pollock

Share
Published by
Richard Pollock

Recent Posts

3/5/25 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

Guests: Jacob Stoller at 32:09 and Frank Seravalli at 1:23:58.

5 hours ago

Game 77: Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club pre-game report

A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.

7 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.

10 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

Two games down and one more to go as the Jets practice today in Utah.

1 day ago

Next day takeaways: 3 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Golden Knights 4-0

Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on…

1 day ago