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Cam Atkinson came into the Columbus Blue Jackets’ organization when things were starting to approach their darkest times during the 2011-12 season. Who would have ever thought that a small, sixth-rounder in 2008 would eventually become one of this franchise’s greatest players to date?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 17

Blue Jackets Right Wing Bids NHL Farewell

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson took his final lap at Nationwide Arena. Engulfed in Union Blue and wearing No, 13, Atkinson's retirement came after signing a one-day contract Oct.

NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 17

Night Of Celebration Turns Into Night Of Frustration In Blue Jackets' 4-1 Loss To Avalanche

In what was perhaps their worst game of the young season, the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 4-1 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 16

COL 4, CBJ 1: On Night Honoring Cam Atkinson, Avalanche Overpower Blue Jackets with Three-Goal Second Period

The second period was the difference in this one. A three-goal second period and 22 saves by Scott Wedgwood spurred the Colorado Avalanche past the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Current Players, Ex-Coach Discuss Cam Atkinson’s Impact on Game

Cam Atkinson will be remembered as one of the greatest members of the Columbus Blue Jackets of all time. On Thursday morning at Nationwide Arena, he officially announced his retirement from the NHL.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Cam Atkinson signs one-day contract with Blue Jackets, officially retires

Cam Atkinson officially retired Thursday, signing a one-day contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets so he can hang up his skates as a member of the team he spent a decade representing.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8, 2025

13-year NHL veteran announces retirement

After a 13-season NHL career, veteran winger Cam Atkinson is hanging up his skates.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2, 2024

Lightning sign veteran forward to one-year deal

He was bought out of the final year of his deal with the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of free agency, leaving him open to sign with any club.

Lightning sign D Victor Hedman to 4-year, $32M extension

Steven Stamkos sends first message after leaving Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning Ink Long-Term Deal with Jake Guentzel

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28, 2024

Flyers to buy out remainder of veteran winger's multiyear deal

The Flyers plan to buy out the final season of Cam Atkinson’s seven-year contract.

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / June 20, 2024

3 Flyers Trade Destinations for Cam Atkinson

A Tuesday report from NHL insider on Darren Dreger virtually made it official that the Philadelphia Flyers were shopping struggling winger Cam Atkinson on the NHL trade block, with the San Jose Sharks reportedly displaying interest in the 35-year-old.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18, 2024

Sharks showing trade interest in Flyers right winger

The winger's name is popping up frequently in both trade and buyout rumors this summer after a highly disappointing 2023-24 campaign.

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 10, 2024

Flyers 2023-24 Player Grades: Cam Atkinson

In this edition of our 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers player grading series, we take a look at 34-year-old winger Cam Atkinson. Unfortunately, he had one of the worst seasons of his career for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / April 20, 2024

Flyers, Cam Atkinson Could Go Separate Ways in Offseason

It certainly seems like the Philadelphia Flyers and veteran forward Cam Atkinson are trending towards going their separate ways this offseason. Atkinson, 34, ended the season on a 23-game pointless streak and was a healthy scratch for 12 games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / January 13, 2024

Cam Atkinson Snaps Goal Drought; Flyers Blank Jets, 2-0

Cam Atkinson scored twice, and Sam Ersson made 35 saves to propel the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-0 shutout win over the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre on Saturday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 7, 2023

NHL's five biggest surprises: Shocking goal leader emerges

All over the NHL, there have been teams and players that are exceeding their preseason expectations. Here are five of the most stunning examples.

...and five biggest disappointments

Watch: Sharks make cool NHL history with back-to-back OT comeback wins

Corey Perry's NHL future in question after league investigation

Jets receiving surprising trade interest in first-round bust

Bruins place defenseman on LTIR

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2022

+900 revenge parlay: Blue Jackets vs. Flyers

+900 revenge parlay: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers

If you're drawn to the revenge narrative when it comes to betting sports, then the Columbus Blue Jackets-Philadelphia Flyers game is for you. DraftKings is where we'll be for this two-leg Same Game Parlay.

Flyers' Kevin Hayes out three to four weeks after procedure

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The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz