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The Winnipeg Jets are bringing another experienced blue-liner into the mix with the addition of Anthony Bitetto.

Bitetto agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal worth $700,000 in the NHL and $350,000 in the American Hockey League on Tuesday morning and he’s expected to challenge for a job on the third pairing.

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The left-handed shooting defenceman can play either side and has 132 NHL games on his resume.

Chosen in the sixth round (168th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators, Bitetto had three assists in 36 games last season split between the Predators and Minnesota Wild.

Bitetto has two goals and 19 points during his five NHL seasons while averaging 12:18 of ice time per game.

Bitetto, who turns 29 later this month, was claimed off waivers by the Wild on Jan. 25 and appeared in 18 games with Minnesota.

The Jets defence corps is in the midst of a massive overhaul, with Jacob Trouba traded to the New York Rangers, Tyler Myers signing with the Vancouver Canucks and unrestricted free agents Ben Chiarot and Joe Morrow expected to land elsewhere.