Atkinson (face) will not play on Sunday.
Atkinson has serious swelling around his eye after being cut by a skate against the Ducks. He is considered day-to-day.
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Atkinson has been dropped to the third line.
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.
Atkinson (undisclosed) is back on the ice Thursday.
Atkinson missed Wednesday's practice, but is skating this morning. The Blue Jackets are off until Friday, so expect Atkinson to be in the lineup vs. the Flames. He has three goals and one assist in the first three games of the season.
The Blue Jackets have signed forward Cam Atkinson to a two-year contract extension through the 2014-15.
Atkinson, 23, has tallied eight goals and eight assists for 16 points with four penalty minutes and a +7 plus/minus rating in 42 games
#CBJ coach Todd Richards said club has reassigned F Nick Drazenovic. Atkinson and Anisimov expected to play against Detroit.
Atkinson (ankle) has only appeared in three games this season but it looks like he will make his return to the lineup tomorrow vs. the Red Wings. Atkinson is a goal-scorer and Columbus will be happy to have him back in the lineup.
#CBJ have Cam Atkinson and John Moore taking part in optional skate prior to tonight's GM vs #sjsharks. Both should play on road trip.
Atkinson (ankle) hasn't played since January 23 but is nearing a return to the Blue Jackets lineup. Atkinson is a sniper and will be a welcomed return to a Columbus lineup that ranks at the bottom of the NHL in Goals For per game with 2.0.
#CBJ RW Cam Atkinson aiming to return Sunday vs EDM or Monday vs SJ.
The young sniper hasn't played since January 23 with an ankle jersey looks to return this weekend or early next week. Monitor his status prior to Sunday's contest.
#CBJ scoring woes take a hit, with RW Cam Atkinson (groin) landing on injured reserve
No timetable for Atkinson's return.
No sign of Cam Atkinson at the #CBJ morning skate.
Atkinson missed Thursday's game, and was not on the ice this morning. He availability for tonight's game remains unknown. Monitor his status as game time approaches.
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.
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.
Call up / Send down
#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.
Call up / Send down
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.
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