Columbus Blue Jackets winger Cam Atkinson, 28, had a career year last season when he scored 35 goals and added 27 assists. His three year, $3.5M AAV contract is set to expire on July 1, 2018. If he doesn’t get an extension, it could create a potential locker room distraction entering the year. A few comparable players would include Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens, Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes, and Filip Forsberg of the Nashville Predators.
Max Pacioretty
The most direct comparison in both stats and age would be Max Pacioretty, however the style of play is very different.