Atkinson was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Atkinson, who was sent to the minors Saturday, didn't end up playing for Syracuse. The 35-year-old has four goals and nine points in 38 appearances with Tampa Bay in 2024-25. He might draw into the lineup Thursday versus the Rangers, especially if Tampa Bay wants to rest players ahead of the playoffs.

Atkinson was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Atkinson may be giving way for Conor Geekie, who Erlendsson notes didn't play in Syracuse's game Saturday. In any case, Atkinson is off the NHL roster for now, though it's more than likely he'll be called up for the Lightning's postseason run to fill a depth role.

Atkinson was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Atkinson was sent to the AHL on Saturday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a few days later after Brandon Halverson was reassigned to the minors. Atkinson has made 38 appearances for the Lightning this year, recording four goals, five assists, 14 hits and 11 PIM while averaging 8:47 of ice time.

Atkinson was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning recalled netminder Brandon Halverson from the minors in a corresponding move. Atkinson has been a healthy scratch for the last three games. He has contributed four goals, nine points and 43 shots on net in 38 NHL appearances this season.

Atkinson scored a goal in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Atkinson tied the game 3-3 early in the third period with a shot from the inside edge of the right face-off circle. It was his first game in Philly since the Flyers bought out the final season of his contract last June. He had 78 points, including 36 goals, in 143 games with the Flyers. Atkinson was called up Wednesday from the AHL. He has four goals and five assists in 38 games with the Bolts this year.

Atkinson was called up by Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Although Atkinson was sent to AHL Syracuse on March 5, he didn't end up playing for the minor-league club before being recalled. The 35-year-old has three goals and eight points in 37 appearances with Tampa Bay in 2024-25. He might draw into the lineup Thursday versus Philadelphia if Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) is unavailable.

Atkinson cleared waivers and was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Atkinson logged 9:21 of ice time in Tampa Bay's 6-2 win over Columbus on Tuesday despite being put on waivers earlier in the day. However, Tampa Bay acquired Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde from Seattle on Wednesday, which likely influenced the Lightning's decision to send Atkinson to the minors.

Atkinson is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets despite being waived earlier in the day, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Atkinson's placement on waivers is likely a matter of roster flexibility for the Lightning ahead of Friday's trade deadline. He has been a part-time player for the team this year with eight points over 36 appearances. Assuming he goes unclaimed on waivers, Atkinson could be assigned to AHL Syracuse later in the week, especially if the Lightning acquire forwards.

Atkinson was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Tuesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

After serving as a healthy scratch in 24 of 60 games this season, Atkinson will now have the opportunity to find a home with a new club. The veteran winger chipped in three goals and five helpers across 36 games with the Lightning. Atkinson is on the back end of his career, but he could provide meaningful depth for a contender -- if he goes unclaimed on the waiver wire, the 35-year-old will report to AHL Syracuse.

Atkinson notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Atkinson continues to be a part-time player for the Lightning. This helper ended a seven-game slump, a span in which he was scratched three times. For the season, the 35-year-old winger has seven points, 38 shots on net and a minus-4 rating while mainly seeing bottom-six minutes. Atkinson could struggle to reach the 15-point mark this season after being limited to 28 points over 70 outings in 2023-24.