Cam Atkinson signs with new NHL team after Philadelphia Flyers buyout

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Graham Montgomery
July 2, 2024  (6:07 PM)

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The Tampa Bay Lighting announced today that they have signed Cam Atkinson to a one-year contract worth just under a million dollars.

Atkinson was previously with the Philadelphia Flyers where he had one year remaining on his contract. However, the team elected to buy him out in the days leading up to free agency in order to create more cap flexibility for themselves.

This opened the door to teams to sign the veteran forward on a cheap deal. The Lightning apparently where either the first to express interest, or they offered more than what the other teams were willing to. Either way, he will bring a 900k dollar cap hit to the Lightning on this deal.

Atkinson took the news of his buyout as an ultimate professional, shouting out Flyers fans as well as the organization themselves after he got the news that he had been bought out.

Atkinson had 13 goals and 28 points last season with the Flyers. Both were career lows for a full 82 game season, although he did miss 12 contests.

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