Waived: [TBL] F Cam Atkinson waived by the Lightning

[Rschmitz]

Seems like it's just room to bring up Brown who they just signed. Also If he clears he can be sent down for the AHL playoffs if they add a few more forwards to the NHL and he loses his spot. But I would think they would try to trade him somewhere before sending him to Syracuse.

Makes sense

 

[Bizz]

I didn't know Atkinson was still playing.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Reilly Smith @ 1.875 for a 2nd and Huuatoowey or Finlay

 

[DistantThunderRep]

I didn't know Atkinson was still playing.

As a Tampa fan, neither did we...

 

[Glorydays22]

What could Tampa offer for Nelson retained?

TB has nothing to offer.

 

[viper0220]

Cam Atkinson was selected in the 6th round with the 157 pick by the Blue Jackets in the 2008 draft.

He played 770 games NHL games and scored 480 points(he can add even more) and earned over $52 million.

Not bad for a sixth round pick.

Very good career and enjoy retirement Cam(if that is what you want).

 

[majormajor]

If I was in charge in Columbus, I'd do it in a heartbeat. He makes 900K, so there's no risk whatsoever. And even if he is totally cooked, then at least he gets to go out playing for a team he once scored 40 with. And if he actually has some goals left in the tank? Bonus!

No reason not to give the fans a chance at a feel good story.

It makes sense if you think he plays above the other 12-14F guys like Pyyhtia, Labate, and ZAR. I'm not sure if that's the case.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

What happened to this guy? He used to be a regular 20 goal guy. Even had a 35 and 41 goal season.

 

[viper0220]

What happened to this guy? He used to be a regular 20 goal guy. Even had a 35 and 41 goal season.

I think age caught up with him but that is a hell of a career for a 6th rounder.

 

[Rschmitz]

What happened to this guy? He used to be a regular 20 goal guy. Even had a 35 and 41 goal season.

He's tiny(speaking as another tiny person), unless you're at the top of your game any decline is the kiss of death on your career.