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R.J. Umberger, Blue Jackets Off to Fast Start in NHL's Best Division

It would be difficult at this point to make an argument against the Central Division as being the NHL's best. It currently boastis two of the past three Stanley Cup winners, the Western Conference Finalist in each of the past three seasons, a consistent playoff team in Nashville, and an up-and-coming St. Louis team that's...

Examining Guy Boucher's Decision to Spurn Columbus for Tampa Bay

Monday, AHL coach Guy Boucher turned down an offer from the Columbus Blue Jackets to become their next head coach. While Scott Arniel moved into that job, speculation was rampant about why Boucher turned down the gig. By Monday night, we all knew. Reports have Boucher becoming the new head coach of the Tampa Bay...

Fight of the Week: Experience Doesn't Matter

Every Friday, FanHouse sifts through the rubble and picks the best NHL fight, with the help of HockeyFights.com.Many of the fights we've highlighted this season have involved guys who have been doing this for a while. Hopefully that hasn't led you to believe that the only good fights involve guys who are experienced at...

Video: Brad Stuart's Hit on R.J. Umberger

The Detroit Red Wings are having their way with the Columbus Blue Jackets in their Western Conference Quarterfinal series, jumping out to a commanding 3-0 lead thanks to a 4-1 win on Tuesday night. Speaking of which, midway through the second period, Detroit's Brad Stuart dished out a crushing (and clean) hit on Columbus'...

Columbus Prepares for Home Playoff Game, Brassard Cleared for Contact

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting ready to play the first home playoff game in franchise history on Tuesday night, and while they find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings, some good news might be on the horizon. Hopefully, for the Blue Jackets sake, it's not a case of...

Background on R.J. umberger

Richard Allen "R. J." Umberger, Jr. (born May 3, 1982) is an American professional ice hockey center and an alternate captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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