Writer: Rob Riches
Umberger to undergo abdominal surgery, miss rest of season
Published14 Mar 2015
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R.J. Umberger will undergo season-ending surgery next week, the Flyers announced prior to Saturday's matchup with Detroit. Umberger's surgery will repair torn hip and abdominal muscles, and will need approximately 10 weeks of recovery time.
Umberger's first season back in Philly ends after a nine goal, 15-point campaign — the worst numbers of his career. He did find chemistry on a line with Sean Couturier and Matt Read, but was a healthy scratch for the past two games.
Umberger, 32, has two seasons left on his contract.
Stay tuned with Flyerdelphia as more information becomes available.
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