Atkinson is back on the ice Friday after missing practice yesterday with a "lower body" injury.
Atkinson appears like he will be ready for the season opener on Saturday. He is poised for a solid fantasy season on the Blue Jacket's top line.
Cam Atkinson News
Cam Atkinson
Age: 34Position: R
TOI Ovr
47%
Fantasy Ovr
64%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
73%
Assists
58%
Power-Play
61%
SOG
86%
Plus/Minus
21%
Hits
26%
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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson has a "minor lower body issue."
Atkinson got hot at the end of last season and had a strong AHL campaign during the lockout. He should make a weak Blue Jackets roster and see solid minutes. He could be in 10-15 goals range by seasons end.
Call up / Send down
#CBJ sending RW Cam Atkinson, RW Maksim Mayorov, LW Ryan Russell and D Dalton Prout to AHL Springfield.
Atkinson scored seven goals and 14 points in 27 games.
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Atkinson moves up to the top line. The rookie scored two goals and four points through 18 games.
Cam Atkinson could take Brassard’s spot on the top unit of a power play which has been without defenseman Fedor Tyutin (broken right hand) for the past four games.
Atkinson would get a boost in value by playing on the top PP unit. The rookie has two goals and an assist in 15 games.
Rookie forward Cam Atkinson was recalled from Springfield this morning and will replace Carter on the roster. Atkinson has 29 goals, tied for second in the AHL. He’ll play right wing on a line with center Mark Letestu and left wing Vinny Prospal.
Atkinson gets another look now that Jeff Carter is in LA. The rookie scored a goal over his first five-game stint with the Blue Jackets.
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#CBJ recall RW Cam Atkinson from AHL Springfield.
Atkinson gets another look now that Jeff Carter is in LA. The rookie scored a goal over his first five-game stint with the Blue Jackets.
Call up / Send down
#CBJ send Cam Atkinson back to Springfield.
Atkinson scored a goal in his five games this season coupled with a minus-6 rating.
#CBJ RW Cam Atkinson on a line tonight w LW R.J. Umberger and C Derek MacKenzie.
Atkinson should add some scoring touch to the third line and even receive some power play time tonight.
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We are recalling Cam Atkinson. He is flying to Philadelphia this morning and should arrive in time for the morning skate.
Atkinson scored four goals and six points over 10 games with the Springfield Falcons. He figures to play a scoring role once he returns.
Call up / Send down
#CBJ sending Cam Atkinson to Springfield.
Atkinson loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value by going to the AHL.
Rookie winger Cam Atkinson, who made the club with a tremendous training camp, has also secured a top-6 spot.
Great news for Atkinson, who should have some decent fantasy hockey value. Last season, the 6th round pick dominated Hockey East, scoring 31 goals in 39 games for Boston College. Look for the rookie to pot a few goals with his talented linemates.
Cam Atkinson has earned a very long look. Hope for a third scoring line rests right here.
The team remains very high on Atkinson, giving him an extended look. Last season, the 6th round pick dominated Hockey East, scoring 31 goals in 39 games for Boston College. Look for him to at least start at the AHL level.