Panthers, Bitetto agree to terms

The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with defenseman Anthony Bitetto.

Bitetto skated in 53 AHL games between the Hartford Wolf Pack and San Jose Barracuda in 2021-22, totaling six goals and 11 assists for 17 points.

In 241 career games in the AHL with Hartford, San Jose and Milwaukee, Bitetto has recorded 24 goals and 72 assists for 96 points.

Originally a sixth-round pick by Nashville in the 2010 NHL Draft, the 10-year pro has appeared in 197 NHL games with Nashville, Minnesota, Winnipeg and the New York Rangers, recording three goals and 28 assists for 31 points.