Day two of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft started with a bang for Columbus – it has been reported that Cam Atkinson has been traded by the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Jakub Voracek.
Im not sure what else is involved here — if anything — but there’s a Cam Atkinson-Jakub Voracek deal being worked on between Columbus and Philadelphoa
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 24, 2021
Atkinson was drafted by Columbus in the sixth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. During his time in Columbus, he amassed 213 goals, 189 assists, and 402 points in 627 career games.
Cam: 4 years left at $5.875M AAV ($21.1M in real cash)
Jakub: 3 years left at $8.25 AAV. ($22.25M in real cash) https://t.co/DzlMK66jS1— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 24, 2021
Voracek, Columbus’ 7th overall pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, was traded as part of the infamous Jeff Carter package. Since arriving in Philadelphia, he amassed 177-427-604 in 727 career games for the Flyers.
Many have wondered if #CBJ veteran players may ask to move along rather than endure a rebuild.
But told Cam Atkinson did not request this trade. He was the longest-tenured Blue Jackets player, has extensive business interest and charitable interests in the community.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) July 24, 2021
The trade was one for one.
Cam Atkinson for Jake Voracek. One for one !
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 24, 2021
Thank you for everything Cam, and welcome back Jake!