Cam Atkinson: Hanging up skates

Atkinson is bringing an end to his playing career, the Blue Jackets announced Wednesday.

Atkinson will sign a one-day contract with the Blue Jackets on Oct. 16 to retire as a member of the organization. The 36-year-old spent the bulk of his NHL career with Columbus, logging 213 goals and 402 points in 627 regular-season outings. He also had 40 goals and 87 points in 182 regular-season appearances between his stints with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay.