Philadelphia Inquirerista:
The coaching staff has told the 6-foot-2, 213-pound Umberger to use his size to hang onto the puck longer.
"We want him to play like Handzus and Primeau do, where you hang onto the puck and protect it," Hitchcock said. "For me, [Umberger] is a very intriguing player. He comes from a year off from college, does not play, comes into the American Hockey League and has good year, then comes in here and looks like a hell of a player."
That's where Sim comes in. He was the recipient of many a good pass from Umberger last season. Sim had 61 points (35 goals) as a Phantom.
"We work pretty well off each other," Sim said. "Some guys get together and it's natural chemistry. R.J. has to show Hitch he can play both ends of the rink. That was my problem when I was younger."
Added Umberger, "I love passing the puck. The biggest part of my game is seeing the ice, using my size and moving the puck, which is where Jon comes in because he's always open to shoot."
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