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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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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.

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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 / Field Level Media / October 8

Cam Atkinson to sign 1-day contract, retire with Blue Jackets

Forward Cam Atkinson will sign a one-day contract that will allow him to retire as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team announced Wednesday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

13-year NHL veteran announces retirement

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

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Lightning will not offer extension to Cam Atkinson

The Lightning will not pitch an extension to veteran forward Cam Atkinson, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period says. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent next week.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Lightning recall Cam Atkinson, reassign Brandon Halverson

According to a team announcement, the Lightning have recalled veteran forward Cam Atkinson from AHL Syracuse. The club has reassigned goaltender Brandon Halverson to Syracuse to stay under the salary cap.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / March 22

Tampa Bay Lightning Officially Demote Former 40-Goal Scorer to the AHL

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been playing well thus far in 2024/25, but in a shock move, they've demoted a former 40-goal scorer back to the AHL. On the back of career years from several veteran players, the Tampa Bay Lightning are once again shaping up to be Stanley Cup contenders in a loaded Eastern Conference.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Lightning recall Cam Atkinson

The Lightning have recalled winger Cam Atkinson from AHL Syracuse, according to NHL.com’s Benjamin Pierce. While they don’t need to make a corresponding move, he is the first of their four allotted post-deadline standard recalls.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Lightning place Cam Atkinson, Logan Brown on waivers

The Tampa Bay Lightning have waived forwards Cam Atkinson and Logan Brown, reports TSN’s Chris Johnston. Through 36 appearances with the Lightning this season, Atkinson has scored three times and added five assists for eight points coupled with 11 penalty minutes and a minus-three rating.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2022

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