Cam Atkinson is retiring from the NHL after 13 seasons.

The 36-year-old will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, and be honored by the team prior to its game against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 16.

Atkinson played his first 10 NHL seasons with the Blue Jackets, who selected him in the sixth round (No. 157) of the 2008 NHL Draft.

His 213 goals and 402 points are second in Columbus history behind Rick Nash (289 goals, 547 points), and his 627 games are third. He leads all Blue Jackets players in goals (10), assists (16) and points (26) in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Atkinson's 41 goals in 2018-19 are tied with Nash (2003-04) for most in a season by a Blue Jackets player.

He also played with the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning, a

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