Former Flyers Forward Expected To Become Free Agent
During this past off-season, the Philadelphia Flyers bought out forward Cam Atkinson. This was after the Riverside, Connecticut native posted 13 goals, 28 points, and a minus-22 rating with the Flyers during the 2023-24 season. Before that, he also missed the entirety of the 2022-23 campaign due to injury.
Following being bought out by the Flyers, Atkinson signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He did not have the bounce-back season he was looking for with the Lightning in 2024-25, as he recorded just four goals, five assists, and a minus-4 rating in 39 games. He also played in just three games for them during the final two months of the season and was placed on waivers during the campaign.
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Now, it appears that Atkinson's time in Tampa Bay is coming to a close, as The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta reported that the former Flyers forward will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1 and move on from the Lightning.
Given Atkinson's past success, there could be a team out there willing to take a chance on him with a one-year, prove-it deal if they are looking for more forward depth. The 13-year NHL veteran has hit the 20-goal and 40-point marks on seven occasions, with the last time in being in 2021-22 with the Flyers.
Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see what happens with former Flyer this off-season from here.
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