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R. J. Umberger

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (May 3, 1982- )
    Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Drafted 16th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft
    Forward for the Philadelphia Flyers (2005-2008) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (2008-2014)

Why he might be annoying:

    He sat out the entire 2003-04 season when he couldn't reach an entry level contract agreement with the Canucks.
    Despite being born and raised in Pittsburgh, he passed on a chance to play for his hometown Penguins, electing to sign an entry level contract with the cross-state rival Flyers.
    He was traded to the Blue Jackets for virtually nothing.
    Despite his actual birth name being Richard Allen, he prefers to go by R. J. (Richard Junior).
    He decided to forego his senior season of NCAA eligibility with hopes of turning pro, which never materialized.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the second native of Pittsburgh, behind Ryan Malone to play in the NHL.
    His trade to Columbus was seen as a homecoming of sorts since he played his college hockey at Ohio State University.
    He recorded 116 points in 26 games during his final year of high school hockey.
    He scored the first playoff goal in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets franchise (2009).
    He grew up a huge Penguins fan and lists Mario Lemieux as being the main inspiration for wanting to pursue a hockey career.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying