Lightning add Atkinson on 1-year, $900K contract
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The Tampa Bay Lightning signed seven-time 20-goal-scorer Cam Atkinson to a one-year, $900,000 deal Tuesday, the team announced.
Atkinson, 35, recorded 13 goals and 15 assists in 70 games with the Philadelphia Flyers last season. He missed the prior campaign after undergoing neck surgery.
The Flyers bought out the final two years of his contract Friday.
Atkinson will aim to provide the Bolts with some depth scoring. The 5-foot-8 winger enjoyed seasons of 35 and 41 goals two years apart during his heyday with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Lightning still have $5.75 million in projected cap space with J.J. Moser their only remaining restricted free agent.
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