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Byron Bitz

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Shoots Right
Height 6'5"
DOB 7/21/1984
Born Saskatoon, Canada
Drafted 4th Rd, #107 Overall in 2003
Signed a two-year deal (for $675,000 in 2009-10 and $700,000 in 2010-'11) with the Bruins in July of 2009.
RWVancouver Canucks  Minors
April 25, 2012
Bitz was re-assigned to Chicago of the AHL on Tuesday, the Canucks' official site reports.
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The Canucks season is over, so the team is sending Bitz back to the minors to pay for the Wolves in the AHL playoffs. Bitz totaled four points in 10 games with the Canucks this season.
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Bitz spent another season bouncing between the AHL and NHL in 2011-12, making just 10 appearances for the Canucks by season’s end. He finished with four points (1 G, 3 A) while giving Vancouver extra forward depth. The 28-year old grinder is currently a free agent. No matter where he signs, Bitz will likely be on a two-way deal and spend time in both the minors and majors again in 2012-13.
Bitz missed the entire 2010-11 season after suffering a sport hernia in training camp. The Canucks still decided to take a chance on the 27-year-old by inking him to a two-way deal this summer. He could provide the Canucks with a much-needed physical presence with his large frame (6-foot-5, 215 pounds), but Bitz doesn't offer the necessary point production to make much of a fantasy impact.
Injuries are always a concern for Bitz, who came to Florida from Boston deep into last season. But when healthy, he effectively uses his 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame to use advantage, allowing him to deliver hits and control the puck. Those intangibles are great for the Panthers but nothing fantasy owners will get excited about.
Bitz, who initially looked like a short-term callup, surprised with his solid play last season, scoring four goals and three assists in 35 games. He will never be a big scorer, but his ability to protect the puck along with his strength along the boards is valued by the team. A modest boost in offensive production this coming season is a realistic expectation.
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RWVancouver Canucks  Minors
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April 12, 2012
Bitz has been suspended for two games for a hit that injured Kyle Clifford of the Kings, LA Kings Insider reports.
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RWVancouver Canucks  Minors
April 5, 2012
The Canucks have recalled Bitz from AHL Chicago, the Vancouver Province reports.
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RWVancouver Canucks  Minors
February 28, 2012
Bitz was reassigned to Chicago of the AHL on Monday, the Vancouver Sun reports.
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RWVancouver Canucks  Minors
February 26, 2012
Bitz was a healthy scratch for Sunday's loss to the Stars, the Vancouver Province reports.
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February 23, 2012
Bitz (hip) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province reports.
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