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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
No timetable for Atkinson's return.
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 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.
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.
Atkinson scored seven goals and 14 points in 27 games.
Atkinson moves up to the top line. The rookie scored two goals and four points through 18 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.
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.
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.
Atkinson scored a goal in his five games this season coupled with a minus-6 rating.
Atkinson should add some scoring touch to the third line and even receive some power play time tonight.
Atkinson scored four goals and six points over 10 games with the Springfield Falcons. He figures to play a scoring role once he returns.
Atkinson loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value by going to the AHL.
Great news for Atkinson, who should have some decent fantasy hockey value. Last season, the 6th round pick dominated Hockey East, scoring 31 goals in 39 games for Boston College. Look for the rookie to pot a few goals with his talented linemates.
