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Blue Jackets: Johansen benched during AHL playoffs

Columbus Dispatch — The way center Ryan Johansen finished the season in Columbus — strong defensively and effective between wingers R.J. Umberger and Nick Foligno — gave the Blue Jackets hope that he had moved beyond needing constant prodding to stay motivated.

Columbus Blue Jackets May 20, 2013

Blue Jackets notebook: Goal a relief for Umberger

Columbus Dispatch — ANAHEIM, Calif. — R.J. Umberger’s personal struggle to score and produce points has been easier to swallow because the Blue Jackets are winning games and making a push for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Columbus Blue Jackets April 17, 2013

Blue Jackets notebook: Playoff surge brings back memories of ’08-09 season

Columbus Dispatch — Only three players who were in uniform for the Blue Jackets during the 2008-09 Stanley Cup playoffs still are on the roster: wingers R.J. Umberger and Jared Boll and defensemen Fedor Tyutin.

Columbus Blue Jackets April 13, 2013

Jackets' Umberger To Skate With Gaborik

CBSSports.com Fantasy — R.J. Umberger will line up as the other winger on Marian Gaborik's line in Gaborik's Blue Jackets' debut on Thursday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.

April 5, 2013

Umberger Solid In Jackets' Victory

CBSSports.com Fantasy — R.J. Umberger posted a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-4 win over Calgary, giving him five points in the last five games.

March 31, 2013

Umberger Active In Columbus Win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — R.J. Umberger assisted on two of the five goals Columbus scored in Friday's win over Calgary, giving him three assists in the last two games.

March 23, 2013

Jackets' Umberger Finds Back Of Net

CBSSports.com Fantasy — R.J. Umberger scored the opening goal for the Blue Jackets in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.

March 8, 2013

Blue Jackets notebook: Move to East on Jackets’ minds

Columbus Dispatch — CHICAGO — R.J. Umberger thought he knew the challenges of NHL travel after three seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers. And then he was traded to the Blue Jackets in 2008.

Columbus Blue Jackets March 2, 2013

Milestone moment

Columbus Dispatch — A tying goal by R.J. Umberger in the third period last night was his first of the season and his 200th point with the Blue Jackets. Umberger has 95 goals and 105 assists in 335 games with Columbus, and he is third in franchise points behind Rick Nash (547) and David Vyborny (317).

Columbus Blue Jackets February 10, 2013

Jackets' Umberger Finally Lights The Lamp

CBSSports.com Fantasy — R.J. Umberger scored his first goal of the season Sunday, the Blue Jackets' only tally in a 3-1 loss to the Oilers.

February 10, 2013

Jackets' Umberger Seeing Heavy Minutes Despite Slump

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards is hoping that R.J. Umberger will break out of his current slump with a continued supply of heavy minutes, the Columbus Dispatch reports.

February 9, 2013

Blue Jackets: Top scorers yet to do their part

Columbus Dispatch — Derick Brassard, Brandon Dubinsky and R.J. Umberger are hardly transcendent NHL stars. But on a Blue Jackets club with little proven offensive skill, they are relied upon to lead the way.

Columbus Blue Jackets January 30, 2013

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R.J. Umberger Photos

  • In this March 3, 2013 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' Artem Anisimov of Russia (42), Tim Erixon (20) and R.J. Umberger (18) celebrate Anisimov's goal against the Colorado Avalanche in an overtime period in an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. In the wake of a stirring 2013 second-half playoff run that fell just short, the Blue Jackets are seeing an upsurge in interest from fans. Ticket sales have increased, both among longtime buyers and new ones The Associated Press
    FILE - In this March 3, 2013 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' Artem Anisimov of Russia (42), Tim Erixon (20) and R.J. Umberger (18) celebrate Anisimov's goal against the Colorado Avalanche in an overtime period in an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. In the wake of a stirring 2013 second-half playoff run that fell just short, the Blue Jackets are seeing an upsurge in interest from fans. Ticket sales have increased, both among longtime buyers and new ones. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
  • Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) stops a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets center R.J. Umberger (18) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas The Associated Press
    Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) stops a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets center R.J. Umberger (18) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
  • Colorado Avalanche's Matt Duchene (9) reacts as Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno (71) tackles teammate R.J. Umberger (18) during overtime of an NHL hockey game on Monday, April 15, 2013 in Denver. The Blue Jackets won 4-3 in Overtime The Associated Press
    Colorado Avalanche's Matt Duchene (9) reacts as Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno (71) tackles teammate R.J. Umberger (18) during overtime of an NHL hockey game on Monday, April 15, 2013 in Denver. The Blue Jackets won 4-3 in Overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)
  • Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger, left, tries to hold St. Louis Blues' Chris Stewart during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in St. Louis The Associated Press
    Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger, left, tries to hold St. Louis Blues' Chris Stewart during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) stops a shot against the Vancouver Canucks as Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 The Associated Press
    Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) stops a shot against the Vancouver Canucks as Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
  • Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) moves the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno (71) and R.J. Umberger (18) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn The Associated Press
    Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) moves the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno (71) and R.J. Umberger (18) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Columbus Blue Jackets players, including Nick Foligno (71), Derick Brassard (16), and Tim Erixon (20), celebrate a goal by R.J. Umberger (18), as Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, protests to an official that he was interfered with in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The call stood and the goal counted The Associated Press
    Columbus Blue Jackets players, including Nick Foligno (71), Derick Brassard (16), and Tim Erixon (20), celebrate a goal by R.J. Umberger (18), as Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, protests to an official that he was interfered with in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The call stood and the goal counted. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Columbus Blue Jackets center R.J. Umberger (18) and center Derick Brassard, right, celebrate after Umberger scored against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators are Mike Fisher (12) and Kevin Klein (8) The Associated Press
    Columbus Blue Jackets center R.J. Umberger (18) and center Derick Brassard, right, celebrate after Umberger scored against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators are Mike Fisher (12) and Kevin Klein (8). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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