Cameron Atkinson

Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing
Age: 35y-6m-17d (Jun 04, 1989)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: US
College: Boston College
Drafted: Round 6 (#157 overall), 2008
2024-25 Cap Hit

$900,000

2024-25 Cash

$2,658,334

Career Earnings

$52,598,578

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Cameron Atkinson signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000. In 2024-25, Atkinson will earn a base salary of $900,000, while carrying a cap hit of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 35 $900,000 1.02% $900,000 $900,000
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 35 $900,000 $900,000 1.02%
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 35 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2024 Extension

Cameron Atkinson signed a 7 year , $41,125,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $41,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,875,000. In 2024-25, Atkinson will earn a base salary of $5,275,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,875,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $41,125,000
Average Salary:
$5,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2015-2017 Extension

Cameron Atkinson signed a 3 year , $10,500,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $10,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2014 Extension

Cameron Atkinson signed a 2 year , $2,300,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $2,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
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2011-2012 Rookie

Cameron Atkinson signed a 2 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $175,000 signing bonus, $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
$175,000
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$52,598,578

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 22
Active
$712,500
$712,500
2012 23
Active
$577,744
$1,290,244
2013 24
Active
$1,125,000
$2,415,244
2014 25
Active
$1,175,000
$3,590,244
2015 26
Active
$2,500,000
$6,090,244
2016 27
Active
$3,500,000
$9,590,244
2017 28
Active
$4,500,000
$14,090,244
2018 29
Active
$7,375,000
$21,465,244
2019 30
Active
$7,375,000
$28,840,244
2020 31
Active
$5,275,000
$34,115,244
2021 32
Active
$5,275,000
$39,390,244
2022 33
Injured
$5,275,000
$44,665,244
2023 34
Active
$5,275,000
$49,940,244
2024 35
Buyout
Active
$1,758,334
$900,000
$51,698,578
$52,598,578
Total      
$52,598,578
$51,698,578
$52,598,578
2025 36
Buyout
$1,758,334
Total
$54,356,912

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $33,940,244 $175,000 - $34,115,244
4 $17,583,334 - - $17,583,334
1 $900,000 - - $900,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
22
$625,000
$87,500
$712,500
$712,500
2012
23
$490,244
$87,500
$577,744
$1,290,244
2013
24
$1,125,000
$1,125,000
$2,415,244
2014
25
$1,175,000
$1,175,000
$3,590,244
2015
26
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$6,090,244
2016
27
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$9,590,244
2017
28
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$14,090,244
2018
29
$7,375,000
$7,375,000
$21,465,244
2019
30
$7,375,000
$7,375,000
$28,840,244
2020
31
$5,275,000
$5,275,000
$34,115,244
2021
32
$5,275,000
$5,275,000
$39,390,244
2022
33
$5,275,000
$5,275,000
$44,665,244
2023
34
$5,275,000
$5,275,000
$49,940,244
2024
35
$1,758,334
$900,000
$1,758,334
$900,000
$51,698,578
$52,598,578
Total
$52,423,578
$175,000
$52,598,578
$51,698,578
$52,598,578
2025
36
$1,758,334
$1,758,334
Total
$54,181,912
$175,000
$54,356,912

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $33,940,244 $175,000 - $34,115,244
4 $17,583,334 - - $17,583,334
1 $900,000 - - $900,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 PHI Dec 16, 2022 - TBD 0 Upper Body
2019-20 CBJ Feb 16, 2020 - Mar 12, 2020 0 Ankle
2019-20 CBJ Dec 26, 2019 - Jan 15, 2020 0 Undisclosed
2017-18 CBJ Dec 26, 2017 - Jan 25, 2018 0 Foot
2017-18 CBJ Nov 05, 2017 - Nov 07, 2017 0 Lower Body
  • Jul 02, 2024 Signed a 1 year $900,000 contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
  • Jun 28, 2024 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Philadelphia (PHI), clearing $3.5M of 2024-25 cap
  • Jul 24, 2021 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Columbus (CBJ) for Jakub Voracek
  • Nov 17, 2017 Signed a 7 year $41.125 million contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Mar 02, 2015 Signed a 3 year $10.5 million extension with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Aug 26, 2013 Signed a 2 year $2.3 million extension with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Mar 27, 2011 Signed a 2 year $1.75 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Jun 24, 2008 Drafted by Columbus (CBJ): Round 6 (#157 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 TB 17 3 2 0 -4 23 1 0 0 0 5 4 4 1
2023 PHI 70 13 15 28 -22 175 2 4 0 0 46 31 27 12
2022 PHI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 PHI 73 23 27 50 -2 215 2 3 3 0 45 20 10 5
2020 CBJ 56 15 19 34 -16 158 1 8 4 0 30 22 4 7
2019 CBJ 44 12 14 26 2 148 3 5 0 0 21 18 6 27
2018 CBJ 80 41 28 69 3 295 8 6 4 0 25 27 20 24
2017 CBJ 65 24 22 46 19 231 3 7 1 0 29 32 14 21
2016 CBJ 82 35 27 62 13 240 10 11 3 0 34 33 22 2
2015 CBJ 81 27 26 53 -8 226 4 6 2 0 40 47 22 2
2014 CBJ 78 22 18 40 -2 212 7 3 1 0 39 55 22 4
2013 CBJ 76 21 18 39 -4 204 4 5 1 0 36 53 18 0
2012 CBJ 34 9 9 18 10 90 0 0 0 0 16 24 4 0
2011 CBJ 26 5 6 11 0 63 0 0 0 0 17 23 14 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 02, 2024
Signed a 1 year $900,000 contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
Jun 28, 2024
Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Philadelphia (PHI), clearing $3.5M of 2024-25 cap
Jul 24, 2021
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Columbus (CBJ) for Jakub Voracek
Nov 17, 2017
Signed a 7 year $41.125 million contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
Mar 02, 2015
Signed a 3 year $10.5 million extension with Columbus (CBJ)
Aug 26, 2013
Signed a 2 year $2.3 million extension with Columbus (CBJ)
Mar 27, 2011
Signed a 2 year $1.75 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
Jun 24, 2008
Drafted by Columbus (CBJ): Round 6 (#157 overall)

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