Bitz contributed four points in ten games with Canucks during the regular season. He skated on the fourth line in Game 1.
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Look for Bitz to play on the fourth line tonight. He scored a goal and four points in eight games.
Bitz gives the Canucks some added depth on the fourth line. He scored a goal and four points in eight games.
Bitz should be the first guy recalled. He has a goal and four points in eight games.
Bitz will rest up in the press box. He has a goal and four points in eight games.
Expect Bitz to play on the fourth line. He scored a goal and four points in seven games.
Bitz is day-to-day as he continues his recovery. In seven games, he has a goal and four points.
Bitz is day-to-day as he continues his recovery. In seven games, he has a goal and four points.
Bitz is day-to-day as he continues his recovery. In seven games, he has a goal and four points.
Bitz is day-to-day as he continues his recovery. In seven games, he has a goal and four points.
Looks like Bitz starts tomorrow's game on the fourth line. He has a goal and three points in five games.
Bitz might start tonight's game on the top line. He has no points in one game this season.
Bitz makes his Canucks debut on the third line tonight.
If Bitz plays, it will be his first NHL game since March 27th, 2010.
Bitz will now be in the AHL where he continues his rehab.
Bitz's last game was March 27th, 2010.
As Botchford later tweeted, Bitz has not played a game for over a year after undergoing four different surgeries. His return remains a long shot.
Bitz could challenge for a roster spot on the fourth line. The Saskatoon native played in 87 games over three seasons between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers, scoring nine goals and adding nine assists.