Cam Atkinson has signed new contract after buyout from the Philadelphia Flyers
Former New York Rangers rival signs new contract after having contract bought out.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, revealed that Cam Atkinson was recently placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout, with only one year remaining on his contract.
Then the following day, Friedman then confirmed that Atkinson had officially cleared waivers.
However, Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois has decided to take a chance on a veteran, signing Cam Atkinson to a one year deal.
"NEWS: LetsGoFlyers to buyout Cam Atkinson. Had 1 year left at $5.875M
Buyout cap hit, per
@PuckPedia:
2024/25: $2,358,333
2025/26: $1,758,333"
No surprise that Cam Atkinson's new contract deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning comes with a pay cut, as his new deal comes win at $900,000 for the 2024-24 season.
"Here comes Cam!
We have signed free agent forward Cam Atkinson to a one-year contract worth an AAV of $900,000."
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