Flyers buy out veteran Umberger
The Flyers bright future just got a little brighter. As many expected, the Flyers bought out veteran forward R.J. Umberger this morning. His cap hit was $1.5 million this upcoming season, and $1.6 million next season.
Umberger, 34, tallied 2 goals with 9 assists in 39 games with the Flyers last season.
Since the Flyers reacquired Umberger in exchange for fan favorite Scott Hartnell, Umberger has only managed to gather 26 points in 106 games with the team. Though the Flyers still have to pay the remainder of Umbergers contract, the buyout gives them the luxury of cutting loose a dead weight from the team.
In addition to this, the Flyers now have an extra $3 million in cap space, which can be used in free agency or contract extensions. the Flyers have some more wiggle room to make this promising young franchise even more promising.
As for Umbergers future, there is no certainty as to whether or not he will see the ice again in the NHL.
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