Anthony Bitetto

Last updated

Anthony Bitetto
Anthony Bitetto (cropped).jpg
Bitetto with the Milwaukee Admirals in 2015
Born (1990-07-15) July 15, 1990 (age 33)
Island Park, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Nashville Predators
Minnesota Wild
Winnipeg Jets
New York Rangers
NHL Draft 168th overall, 2010
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2012–2023

Anthony Bitetto (born July 15, 1990) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He most notably played in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Contents

Early life

Bitetto grew up on Long Island, New York and was a New York Rangers fan throughout childhood.

Playing career

He was selected 168th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Predators before committing to a collegiate career with Northeastern University in the Hockey East conference.

On March 29, 2012, Bitetto was signed to a two-year entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators. [1] He then began his professional career in the 2012 playoffs with the Predators American Hockey League affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

In the 2014–15 season, his third full professional season and leading the Admirals in scoring by a defenseman, Bitetto was recalled by the Predators and made his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings in a 5–2 defeat on January 17, 2015. [2] Bitetto signed a two year contract to stay with the Predators on February 26, 2016, [3] and he scored his first career NHL goal on March 9, 2016, in a game against the Calgary Flames. [4]

On January 9, 2018, Bitetto re-signed with the Predators. [5]

During the 2018–19 season, Bitetto appeared in 18 games before he was placed on waivers by the Predators and claimed by division rival Minnesota Wild the following day, on January 25, 2019. [6]

As a free agent from the Wild, Bitetto agreed to a one-year, two-way contract in joining his third central division club, the Winnipeg Jets, on July 2, 2019. [7] Through 51 games with the Jets in the 2019–20 season, Bitetto registered career highs with 8 assists for 8 points, plus/minus rating, and average ice time (15:10). Bitetto led the Jets in hits per game (2.84) and ranked 23rd in the NHL, as well as fifth among NHL defensemen.

On October 9, 2020, Bitetto left the Jets as a free agent, and signed to a two-year, two-way contract with the New York Rangers. [8] Growing up a Rangers fan, he said he was "speechless" playing in his first game as a Ranger at Madison Square Garden. During a game against the Washington Capitals on February 4, 2021, Bitetto scored his first goal as a Ranger in a 4–2 win. [9] He had gone 112 games without a goal; his last goal was on November 18, 2017.[ citation needed ]

During the 2021–22 season, the Rangers traded Bitetto to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Nick Merkley at the NHL trade deadline on March 21, 2022. [10]

As a free agent in the off-season, Bitetto was signed to a one-year, two-way contract, with the Florida Panthers on July 13, 2022. His signing marked a reunion with former coach Paul Maurice during his tenure with the Winnipeg Jets. [11]

After going unsigned throughout free agency, Bitetto announced his retirement on October 4, 2023. [12]

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2006–07 New York Apple Core EmJHL 20671345733610
2007–08New York Apple CoreEmJHL124101432—————
2007–08New York Apple Core EJHL 1726828—————
2008–09New York Apple CoreEJHL30291150—————
2008–09 Indiana Ice USHL 2413429130336
2009–10 Indiana IceUSHL5811294099922419
2010–11 Northeastern University HE 383172066—————
2011–12 Northeastern UniversityHE344111534—————
2011–12 Milwaukee Admirals AHL —————10000
2012–13 Milwaukee AdmiralsAHL3415635—————
2012–13 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 2312316—————
2013–14 Milwaukee AdmiralsAHL731125368530008
2014–15 Milwaukee AdmiralsAHL704263096—————
2014–15 Nashville Predators NHL 70007—————
2015–16 Nashville PredatorsNHL2815619140006
2015–16 Milwaukee AdmiralsAHL613427—————
2016–17 Nashville PredatorsNHL2907725—————
2016–17 Milwaukee AdmiralsAHL31230—————
2017–18 Nashville PredatorsNHL3212327—————
2018–19 Nashville PredatorsNHL180338—————
2018–19 Minnesota Wild NHL180004—————
2019–20 Winnipeg Jets NHL5108832—————
2020–21 New York Rangers NHL1413420—————
2020–21 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL20000—————
2021–22 Hartford Wolf PackAHL394111526—————
2021–22 San Jose Barracuda AHL1420228—————
2022–23 Charlotte Checkers AHL68612188870116
NHL totals19732831142140006

Awards and honors

AwardYear
USHL
Clark Cup (Indiana Ice) 2009
Second All-Star Team 2010
College
Hockey East All-Rookie Team 2011

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Mason (ice hockey)</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1976)

Christopher Robert Mason is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He most recently played with Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He previously played for four National Hockey League (NHL) teams. Mason is the colour analyst covering Predators games broadcast on Bally Sports South.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Santorelli</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1985)

Michael Santorelli is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played with Genève-Servette HC of the National League A and in the National Hockey League with the Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Anaheim Ducks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yannick Weber</span> Swiss ice hockey player (born 1988)

Yannick Cyril Weber is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with the ZSC Lions of the National League (NL). He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

The 2002–03 Nashville Predators season was the Nashville Predators' 5th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Predators missed the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.

The 2010–11 Nashville Predators season was the team's 13th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). They were defeated by the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The 2011–12 Nashville Predators season was the club's 14th season in the National Hockey League (NHL).

The 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season was the franchise's 33rd season in the National Hockey League (NHL), their 40th overall and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona.

The 2012–13 Nashville Predators season was the team's 15th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The regular season was reduced from its usual 82 games to 48 due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Conor Allen</span> American ice hockey defenseman (born 1990)

Conor Jay Allen is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2014–15 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2014–15 trade deadline was on March 2, 2015. Any players traded or claimed off waivers after this date were eligible to play up until, but not in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Merkley</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1997)

Nicholas Merkley is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing under contract with HC Dinamo Minsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Merkley was formerly rated as a top prospect who was widely projected to be a first round selection in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. In the said Draft, he was selected 30th overall by the Arizona Coyotes, the final pick of the opening round.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scott Kosmachuk</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1994)

Scott Kosmachuk is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with HC Lada Togliatti. He was originally drafted 70th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets.

The 2017–18 Nashville Predators season was the 20th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The team reached the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, and went from the worst team to qualify for the playoffs the season before to the NHL's top team, winning the Central Division and winning the Presidents' Trophy, both for the first time in team history. However, the Predators were eliminated in the Second Round of the playoffs, as they were upset by the Winnipeg Jets, losing in seven games.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2017–18 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2017–18 NHL trade deadline was on February 26, 2018. Players traded after this date were not eligible to play in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The 2018–19 Nashville Predators season was the 21st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. They entered the season as the defending Presidents' Trophy winners, which was won by the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 18, 2019. The Predators clinched a playoff spot on March 25, after a 1–0 win over the Minnesota Wild. They were upset in the first round by the Dallas Stars, losing in six games.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2018–19 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed.The 2018–19 NHL trade deadline was on February 25, 2019. Players traded after this date were not eligible to play in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2019–20 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired or released are also listed. The 2019–20 NHL trade deadline was on February 24, 2020. Players traded or claimed off waivers after this date were not eligible to play in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2020–21 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired or that have had their contracts terminated are also listed. The 2020–21 NHL trade deadline was on April 12, 2021. Players traded or claimed off waivers after this date were not eligible to play in the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2021–22 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired or that have had their contracts terminated are also listed. The 2021–22 NHL trade deadline was on March 21, 2022. Players traded or claimed off waivers after this date were not eligible to play in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League for the 2022–23 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick(s), if applicable. Players who have retired or that have had their contracts terminated are also listed.

References

  1. ↑ "Preds sign 2010 draftee Anthony Bitetto". Nashville Predators. March 29, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Predators debut leaves Anthony Bitetto in awe". The Tennessean . January 18, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Predators Sign Bitetto to a Two-Year Contract" (Press Release). NHL.com. February 26, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ Bratten, Brooks (March 10, 2016). "Bitetto Scores First Goal, Preds Keep Streak Alive in OT Loss". NHL.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Weber, Irwin, Bitetto sign with Predators". NHL.com. January 9, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Wild claim defenseman Anthony Bitetto off waivers from Predators". Minnesota Star Tribune. January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Jets sign Anthony Bitetto to one-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Rangers announce six free agent signings". New York Rangers. October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  9. ↑ Walker, Mollie (February 4, 2021). "Anthony Bitetto describes 'magical' first goal as a Ranger". New York Post. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Rangers trade Anthony Bitetto to Sharks for Nick Merkley - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Panthers agree to terms with Anthony Bitetto". Florida Panthers. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  12. ↑ Bitetto, Anthony [@abitetto7] (October 4, 2023). "The time has arrived for me to bid farewell to the game I hold dear, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible journey I've been on..." Nashville, TN. Retrieved October 5, 2023– via Instagram.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.