Proposal: Umberger

[MalkinVP71]

What would it take to get him in a Penguins uni?

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[CBJWerenski8]

We need wingers too. So probably not a fit here.

 

[Stretch Factor]

Since Pittsburgh is one of the few places I could see RJ waiving his NTC for, I'd be interested to see what they'd give us.

We got him for a first round pick, is he still worth that?

 

[Samkow]

We got him for a first round pick, is he still worth that?

Hell no. Not even a likely 25th-30th pick from Pittsburgh.

 

[Kev22]

I really think RJ is on thin ice here. His performance between last season and so far this season is not good enough. He is not top six material at this point. He is more suited to a checking line role. If the Penguins are willing to give up a young player with top six potential, I think the Jackets would have to listen.

 

[Fro]

i'll take a 2nd and that "bum" (as pitt fans like to refer to him as) Paul Martin as a cap dump

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

The obvious choice is Eric Tangradi. However, he is on a dangerously Brassard-ish career arc. (There are significant differences in how those two players have produced, but given their respective draft positions and the fact that there is a "Is Tangradi a Bust?" thread on the Pens' forum...)

But a 24-year-old wing who's 6'4" (and full of muscles) around 220 with top-6 potential but who hasn't found a fit in his current location would certainly be a discussion point.

 

[pete goegan]

The obvious choice is Eric Tangradi. However, he is on a dangerously Brassard-ish career arc. (There are significant differences in how those two players have produced, but given their respective draft positions and the fact that there is a "Is Tangradi a Bust?" thread on the Pens' forum...)

But a 24-year-old wing who's 6'4" (and full of muscles) around 220 with top-6 potential but who hasn't found a fit in his current location would certainly be a discussion point.

I agree, but would the Pens? Even up or something added? From whom?

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I agree, but would the Pens? Even up or something added? From whom?

No clue. Could make the case in any direction.

 

[CBJFan19*]

i would ask for their first, its not like its going to be a top 25 anyways, very likley bottom 5 which means chances are they wont get someone to play for them for 2-4 years at that pick while Umberger could be a 40-50 point guy maybe better for the next 2-4 with Crosby, Malkin, Neal, etc

 

[Hello Johnny]

Umberger has looked horrible. Probably wouldn't take much for me to want to deal him if we didn't have a shortage of wingers.

 

[Arch City Zach]

I've been a big Tangradi fan for a long time, I could see that deal working with maybe a 3rd coming back to us also.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

That anyone would think that the Penguins would be interested in RJ Umberger is very, very, very funny

Having said that, he will score at least 2 goals tonite.

 

[Mayor Bee]

The obvious choice is Eric Tangradi. However, he is on a dangerously Brassard-ish career arc. (There are significant differences in how those two players have produced, but given their respective draft positions and the fact that there is a "Is Tangradi a Bust?" thread on the Pens' forum...)

But a 24-year-old wing who's 6'4" (and full of muscles) around 220 with top-6 potential but who hasn't found a fit in his current location would certainly be a discussion point.

What separates Tangardi from someone like Colton Gillies? Big-bodied winger with a physical edge, and minimal production at the NHL level.

 

[IHeartZherdev*]

What would it take to get him in a Penguins uni?

a couple local golf courses and a guarantee he doesn't have to play in the spring

 

[blahblah]

Is it just me or are the visiting posters not actually making proposals? They are asking us to make proposals. Pretty darn lazy.

I doubt they are looking at RJ, so I'm really not going to invest any time in it.

Tangradi doesn't do a whole lot for me.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

Is it just me or are the visiting posters not actually making proposals? They are asking us to make proposals.

I doubt they are looking at RJ, so I'm really not going to invest any time in it.

Tangradi doesn't do a whole lot for me.

I find that's best for all of these type of threads.

 

[NotWendell]

I might be tempted for the Pens first or a guy like Brooks Orpik. Otherwise, I don't see how this makes us better.

 

[rockinghockey]

3 more years after this one at 4.5mil cash per, I am sure ownership and management would take a 3rd and Tang just to be happy to get rid of the money.

 

[blahblah]

I find that's best for all of these type of threads.

Yeah, it's a total waste of time. It's not like there is even a rumor that the Pens are interested in RJ or that the Jackets are shopping RJ.

My recommendation is that the OP come back when there is a hint that this is beyond total fiction.

 

[EspenK]

I might be tempted for the Pens first or a guy like Brooks Orpik. Otherwise, I don't see how this makes us better.

Addition by subtraction? I can't bear the thought of Umberger for 4 more years after this one. I'd dump him for whatever we could get and use his $ (plus some) to try and lure Perry here during FA.

Of course I don't see the Pens wanting him.

 

[NotWendell]

3 more years after this one at 4.5mil cash per, I am sure ownership and management would take a 3rd and Tang just to be happy to get rid of the money.

Not sure I agree, but this is just another example of Scott Howson's mangling of this franchise's salary cap. We'd be better off to have an entire squad of RFAs than to overpay guys like Brassard, Umberger, Commodore, Huselius, etc. etc. You overpay for IMPACT players, not role players.

 

[EDM]

I suspect that RJ would find his "lost step" if he was suddenly added to the Pens roster. I am not a big RJ fan anymore. have not been for a couple of years. But being on aCup contender would, I suspect, light a fire in his gut.

 

[Nanabijou]

I know this is a "what if" thread, but i don't see how the pens fit RJ into their salary structure without at least Martin coming back. One would think that they should be looking for a young sniper to ride shotgun with Sid, rather than someone like Umberger.

 

[GrimReeper]

I look away and Umberger has become the punching bag. I actually thought he played well the last two games.