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Bitz re-ups with Bruins

Email|Link|Comments (17) Posted by Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff July 1, 2009 05:38 PM

Byron Bitz, who became a restricted free agent at noon today, has signed a multi-year extension. Bitz scored four goals and three assists in 35 games in 2008-09. Bitz scored the opening goal in Game 7 against Carolina.

The 24-year-old was one of three Bruins to hit RFA status today. Phil Kessel and Matt Hunwick were the others.

We'll track down details of his contract.

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17 comments so far...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MERRY CHRISTMAS! NICE!

Posted by Krispy July 1, 09 05:46 PM

I like Bitz alot, but the price tag for him is the big deal here

Posted by Dan July 1, 09 05:46 PM

Great news

Posted by Bill July 1, 09 05:47 PM

One down, two to go.

Mr Hunwick, the stage is yours.

Posted by b&gbleeder July 1, 09 05:52 PM

In the mold,at a good price.This deal was not rocket science.

Posted by nhl1 July 1, 09 05:53 PM

GOOD! Love his energy, his effort and his fearlessness! Exactly the type of player that makes our club tough to play against!

Posted by RHO July 1, 09 05:59 PM

Steve Begin to Boston 1 year

Posted by Martin Charpentier July 1, 09 06:11 PM

Begin to the Bruins

Never liked the guy, but that was only becuase he wasn't on our team. I think this pick-up is good for the B's, especially at $850k, well done!!

Posted by Dan July 1, 09 06:17 PM

Hope he can score 10 goals next year to help offset the possible
loss of Kessel's 36.

Posted by Jim Keddy July 1, 09 06:18 PM

Best news ive heard all day

Posted by rich July 1, 09 06:27 PM

good tough player good job pc you did something right now go get kaberle

Posted by gambit July 1, 09 06:42 PM

anyone know the details of this contract? every dollar counts

Posted by tight wad July 1, 09 07:32 PM

Good to hear about the Bs getting some of these signings done. Even if Kessel is odd man out. And if someone has to go, he's the one. Better to have the two-way, physical players (Bergeron, Ryder, Kreci, etc.) than one-dimensional 40-goal guys.

Fluto, thanks for the updates!

Posted by boston jon July 1, 09 09:21 PM

Kessel Keep!

Posted by FXHiggins July 1, 09 09:28 PM

Great news! Bruins need more size in their forwards, and retaining Bitz helps that. Still think we need more size though.

First I want to extend Hunwick though, as I think puck moving d is our biggest concern, as the Canes beat us because of their aggressive forecheckers and our inability to get the puck out of our zone.

And in what I saw of Hunwick, he looked like he has the potential to be a very solid puck moving dman. Reminds me alot of Wideman.

Posted by Bergy July 1, 09 09:38 PM

Wow this is a huge commitment to Bitz. Almost twice what I thought he'd get. I like it.

Goes a long way towards explaining why there wasn't more $ for Kessel.

Posted by Medford Mickey July 1, 09 09:57 PM

granted he had a couple good games in the playoffs, which does go a long way, but having said that i dont think bitz is a good player. he is soft on the puck and for his size he gets pushed around too much. he needs to be more physical and learn how to use his size to his advantage. in all the other levels of hockey he has played he has always been the biggest guy out there and could just skate through people but now with guys as big or bigger he needs to use his body more. hopefully he learns but right now he is soft...

Posted by nate July 2, 09 03:55 AM