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Cam Atkinson to Retire as a Blue Jacket With One-Day Contract on Oct. 16

Columbus will stage a pregame tribute on Oct. 16 recognizing his decade-long impact on the franchise.

Jan 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Cam Atkinson (89) controls the puck against the Boston Bruins in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • The Blue Jackets said they will honor Atkinson before their Oct. 16 home game against the Colorado Avalanche.
  • Atkinson played 627 games for Columbus with 213 goals and 402 points, ranking second in franchise history in both categories.
  • He earned NHL All-Star selections in 2017 and 2019, including a career-best 41-goal, 69-point season in 2018–19.
  • His career path included a 2021 trade to Philadelphia and 39 appearances with Tampa Bay in 2024–25 after a 13-year NHL run.
  • Atkinson told NBC4 he will live in Columbus and focus on the Battery Hockey Academy, and the team has not announced a decision on retiring No. 13.