Five Things: No beef for Brodeur; Osgood stellar again
E.J. HradekOK, I know we've seen a lot of really good hockey games during the past seven days, but I think Tuesday night was pretty special. Here are five things...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 22, 2009Five Things We Learned: No more doubts for Osgood and Hiller
E.J. Hradek...to make several big stops -- including a nice glove save on a second-chance opportunity from R.J. Umberger -- to keep his team in the game during the opening stanza. In the final 40 minutes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009Malhotra: We're not just happy to be here, we want to make some noise
Pierre LeBrun...improve the team," Howson said Thursday. "I think we did that. [Mike] Commodore, [Kristian] Huselius and [R.J.] Umberger were significant adds for us." Howson did his part, and so did Hitchcock. The veteran coach...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2009In push for points, Penguins, Blue Jackets meet tonight in key matchup
Pierre LeBrun...know something is going to happen." Vermette has played on a line with Jason Williams and R.J. Umberger, collecting two assists in his two games as a Jacket. "The guys have really made me...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 11, 2009Power-play woes key to Canadiens' struggles
John Pereira, Special to ESPN.comThe Washington Capitals are what the Montreal Canadiens were supposed to be this season: an exciting offensive hockey club, led by a Russian superstar...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 19, 2009Schneider headed to Montreal
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com...holding his wrist. He didn't return. The team says he'll be evaluated today. R.J. Umberger was the most effective Blue Jacket on the ice Monday, scoring both goals from his favorite...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 17, 2009An Avalanche of value
Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.comIn game No. 889 of Ryan Smyth's NHL career, the man they call Captain Canada reached the 300-goal milestone. Then, about four minutes later, Colorado...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 19, 2009Canadiens turning things around
Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.comJe me souviens, the official motto of Quebec, translates to "I remember" in English. I remember the second half of last season, when it was considere...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 09, 2009Parrish finds work; Sundin, Shanahan looking
Victoria MatiashA handful of free agents are back in the mix this week, either already entrenched in new homes or actively looking to settle somewhere comfy. You mig...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008Blue Jackets building strong season
Victoria Matiash...it was only a matter of time. And with his tendency to crash the net, linemate R.J Umberger will also figure into the scoring mix shortly. Once all three solidify their chemistry, expect the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2008THE SPORTING EQUIVALENCY: GREG KINNEAR
Ted Bauer...confuses Westbrook with guys like LT), Kinnear and Westbrook are equivalent. Greg Kinnear's NHL Equivalent: R.J. Umberger Because if you're making a romantic comedy and you can't score Greg Kinnear, wouldn...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 17, 2008Carcillo carries Coyotes
Tim Kavanagh, special to ESPN.com...22 shots sent his way while the Devils' Martin Brodeur 'tended admirably but was beaten thrice. R.J. Umberger got the Flyers' attack started in the first period, with goal No. 13 on the season...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 05, 2008Roloson 'stands on his head' for Oilers
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comIt appears Dwayne Roloson plays a lot better when he has something to prove. Following up Saturday night's win over Phoenix, Roloson put in another so...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 17, 2008Bryzgalov yanked early on
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com...first period. The Coyotes' defense deserves a portion of the blame, but Bryzgalov also looked truly terrible. J.P. Dumont, Radek Bonk, Alexander Radulov, Jason Arnott and David Legwand all logged two or more points...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2008Fantasy dream night in Philly
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com...production most fantasy owners call a good week. Among the standouts: Philadelphia's Joffrey Lupul and R.J. Umberger, each of whom netted a hat trick in the contest. Lupul added three assists and Umberger...
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