From TSN:
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed centre R.J. Umberger to a four-year contract the club announced today. Terms were not disclosed.
Columbus acquired the forward and fourth-round draft pick from the Philadelphia Flyers last month for a first round draft pick and a third-round draft pick.
“Acquiring R.J. last month was an important first step in our efforts to improve the hockey club this summer and we are pleased that he will be a part of our organization for the next four years,” said GM Scott Howson. “He is a competitive, hard-working player who will add versatility to our top six forwards.”
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This signing isn’t a surprise. The Jackets just acquired Umberger for a first round pick and weren’t going to suddenly get into a contract stalemate with the versatile young forward. My guess is the deal is around 4 yr, $14 million.
Afternoon update: The Blue Jackets today signed R.J. Umberger to a four-year, $15 million contract. (Courtesy of Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch)
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