"The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday they have signed right-winger Byron Bitz.

The 27-year-old, a 2003 entry draft pick of the Boston Bruins, last played in the NHL in 2009-10, splitting the season between the Bruins (four goals, five assists and 31 penalty minutes in 45 regular season games) and the Florida Panthers (one goal, one assist and two penalty minutes in seven games)."