Atkinson suffered the injury late in Saturday’s game against the Flyers. With Atkinson expected to miss at least one month, he was placed on IR and someone (likely Sonny Milano) is expected to be recalled from Cleveland (AHL) to take his spot on the roster.
Atkinson was benched for the third period in New Jersey on Friday and was healthy scratched Saturday vs. the Coyotes. Head coach John Tortorella wants more out of Atkinson, who has just six goals and three assists (nine points) in 25 games this season.
Atkinson’s extension include a no-trade or no-move clause in the first two years of the deal and a limited no-trade after that. Atkinson had a breakout campaign in 2016-17 but has struggled early-on in 2017-18, collecting just four goals and two assists (six points) in 15 games. Regardless of the slow start, Atkinson is locked into a large role in the Blue Jackets offence and is now signed there through the 2024-25 season.
Atkinson will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered in St. Louis last Saturday. The injury is not believed to be serious, so he should be available for Tuesday’s game against Nashville.
Atkinson will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered last Saturday and it’s unclear whether he will join the team on their three-game road trip or not. Tyler Motte will remain in the lineup with Atkinson sidelined.
Atkinson was forced to exit Saturday’s game early because of a lower-body injury, putting his status for tonight’s game in jeopardy. On Monday morning the Blue Jackets recalled Tyler Motte from Cleveland (AHL) which suggests that Atkinson won’t be available against the Bruins.
Atkinson has one goal and two assists but he is a minus-7 through six games this season. The Blue Jackets coaching staff wants more out of Atkinson which is why he will sit tonight in favour of David Clarkson.
Atkinson suffered a cut near his hand/wrist area after he was sliced by Alexander Wennberg’s skate while leaving the bench to celebrate last night’s win. Atkinson required 10 stitches to close the wound and is questionable for the Blue Jackets final two games.
Atkinson was believed to be a potential trade target at the deadline, but the Blue Jackets have locked the 25-year-old up for the next three years at $3.5 million per year. He has 13 goals and 12 assists (25 points) in 58 games this season.
Atkinson has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury that he suffered on December 27th. Atkinson will be back on a line with Brandon Dubinsky and Matt Calvert; he has eight goals and six assists (14 points) in 33 games.
Atkinson, 25, suffered an upper body injury on December 27 against Boston and is expected to miss one to two weeks from the time of the injury. His placement on IR allowed the Blue Jackets to recall Sean Collins from Springfield (AHL).
Atkinson left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return. Following Saturday’s contest, coach Todd Richards said that Atkinson will miss “at least Wednesday’s game”.
Atkinson missed Sunday's game after being cut by a skate near his eye on Saturday, but he said his vision is good and he is ready to go tonight vs. the Senators. With Nick Foligno sidelined with a neck injury, Atkinson will go back to the top-line with Ryan Johansen.
Atkinson missed Sunday's game because he was cut by a skate near the eye on Saturday and the swelling was too substantial for him to play. His return to practice suggests that the swelling has subsided and he could be back in the lineup on Tuesday vs. Ottawa.
Atkinson has serious swelling around his eye after being cut by a skate against the Ducks. He is considered day-to-day.
Despite scoring three goals with two assists in the first five games of the season, Atkinson was replaced by Scott Hartnell on the top line on Wednesday. Atkinson was skating on a line with Alexander Wennberg and Matt Calvert and is expected to start there against the Sharks on Thursday.
