Bitzy!

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jun 30, 2011 3:38 PM EDT

Assistant general manager Mike Santos confirmed that the Panthers wouldn’t make contractual offers to restricted free agents Byron Bitz (notes) and Steve Bernier (notes), allowing them to become free agents. The Panthers got Bitz at the 2010 trade deadline from Boston for Dennis Seidenberg (notes). Bitz played in just seven games before getting hurt; he missed the entire 2010-11 season after having sports hernia surgery.

So anyone else think we should bring Byron back into the fold? I certainly wouldn't be against it, even if only for more 'We want Bitz' chants...

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I thought that Bitz showed potential when he was with the Bruins. I didn’t watch a lot of Panther’s hockey this past season, so I don’t know how he played, but if he can’t make it on the Panthers, I am thinking it was not good. Wouldn’t mind adding him as a depth player for Providence, but not sure he should get a 1 way contract.

by theDbaker on Jun 30, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

He didn’t play all of last season as the quote states. Had 7 games for Florida two years ago before getting injured and then was recovering from surgery for the following season.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jun 30, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Had 1-1-2 in those 7 games for Florida.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jun 30, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

my bad there. still, if Florida doesn’t want him…..

but like I said, I wouldnt mind him down on the farm.

by theDbaker on Jun 30, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed. Smart player, good hockey IQ and a big body who has some familiarity with the system. Definitely worth a 2-way and a shot at the 4th line and injury replacement.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jun 30, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes for Providence. No for Boston. I liked the way he fit in the minor league system though, for sure.

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by sarahconnors on Jun 30, 2011 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I agree with this statement. Though it was really awesome that he got 2 goals that one time, I think Shawn Thornton fits that “crowd goes absolutely nuts when he scores” thing and is a better player as well.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 30, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

hahaha that “we want bitz” chant was so epic.

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by sarahconnors on Jun 30, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

add me to the list of WE WANT BITZ

no harm in a 2 way contract on the cheap

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by Losted125 on Jun 30, 2011 6:38 PM EDT reply actions

i guess im the only one

save the cap for our core next year and skip on bitz

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by muffinman2 on Jun 30, 2011 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

I'm in your camp.

agree, agree, agree

by snowboard_kat on Jul 2, 2011 7:25 AM EDT up reply actions

i dont want BP ethier

let caron play

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by muffinman2 on Jul 2, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

No. lol I never understood the fascination with Bitz. He wasn’t all that talented and usually got smoked every time he dropped the gloves. Do not want.

by MattS on Jul 1, 2011 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

thank you

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by muffinman2 on Jul 1, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

How can any sane person think BB would be useful here?
And the only memorable thing about him to most of you is that he was a gawk who got beat down (often!) and the chant? A chia pet to go on PC’s desk would be more useful.
Awful. Just…no. Please go now.
Go away. Far away. And stay away.

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by Espo.LLc on Jul 2, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, I remember him being one of the few players who actually showed up for Carolina Game 7 and scoring a goal. Also remember having 1-1-2 in 5 playoffs games that year… very solid for a depth guy and better than the far more talented Blake Wheeler.

Guy would be a good depth player and was reported to have a high hockey IQ. Certainly wouldn’t hurt to have on a 2-way contract.

But obviously you know far more about hockey than this humble insane idiot…

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jul 3, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

uhh i like ur referance

but id take wheels back before bitz. liked the guy but i dont see him coming back to the nhl

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by muffinman2 on Jul 8, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Leave it be...

We already have enough role guys on this team right now and want to give our younger guys a chance…the only way I would sign him is if he stay on the baby B’s all year. I dont need to see him in the NHL again unless he somehow picked up some talen on the IR

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by beachguy113 on Jul 2, 2011 1:25 PM EDT reply actions