On the day that the Flyers cleaned out their lockers last year, Vinny Lecavalier was the veteran forward who was answering questions about his uncertain place in the team’s lineup going forward. Tuesday, it was R.J. Umberger. Umberger, who turns 34 next week, managed only two goals in just 39 games this year. Acquired from Columbus in exchange for Scott Hartnell two offseasons ago for a second go-round in Philly, Umberger found himself watching games in the press box far more frequently than playing in them at ice level. To his credit, Umberger addressed the elephant in the room when it was finally brought to his attention: Does he think a buyout is coming?
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