Canadiens sign 2016 draft picks Bitten, Pezzetta to entry-level deals

The Montreal Canadiens signed forwards William Bitten and Michael Pezzetta to three-year, entry-level contracts, the team announced Wednesday.

Bitten was drafted in the third round in 2016 with the 70th overall selection. In his second season with the Hamilton Bulldogs, he's contributed 19 goals and 61 points in 58 games.

Pezzetta was selected in the sixth round, 160th overall in 2016. The 19-year-old has split this season with the Ontario Hockey League's Sudbury Wolves and Sarnia Sting where he's put up 22 goals and 50 points in 58 contests.