MacIntyre Claimed Off Waivers

A few of the players that the Panthers cut from camp had to clear waivers before being assigned to Rochester, and one of them today was claimed.

Steve MacIntyre was picked up this afternoon by the Edmonton Oilers. With that, the tough guy the Panthers signed in the off-season is already a thing of the past, and the transaction will surely be a big disappointment to fans of the Amerks who were looking forward to seeing this guy go to work for them.

Nevertheless, MacIntyre has to stick with Edmonton. He didn't clear waivers, so he still cannot be assigned to the AHL without first winding up on waivers again. If the Oilers were to waive him and the Cats were able to reclaim him, Florida would then be entitled to loan him to any minor league club within thirty days without having to place him on, or have him clear waivers. Since waiver priority is determined by points percentages, the lower clubs get the first chance to claim. Florida has a higher waiver priority than the Oilers since the Oilers had a better record, so the fact that MacIntyre fell to Edmonton would, on the flipside, mean that the likelihood of the Panthers getting him back if he's waived again is pretty decent.

The Oilers are playing Calgary tonight, so I'll have some more stuff after, or during the game if they talk about it. I imagine he'll be in the Oilers' line-up tonight, and while it's a really weird move, since MacIntyre showed nothing of note to Edmonton, it's really a no-loss situation for them. If he actually sticks, good for him, and for the team. If not, they don't have to retain salary, just request waivers again and the Panthers could probably get him back. Hopefully no harm, no foul.

It's just that when you look at the games that the Panthers and Oilers played last week, Guillaume Lefebvre (played last year in the LNAH) looked very good. While MacIntyre's a lot bigger, MacIntyre just looked downright awful in the game.

Edmonton's addressing team toughness, much like the Panthers want to do. But, only time will tell if this lasts, and I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't.