News: One game after drawing 12 minutes worth of penalties, Steve MacIntyre served as a healthy scratch Tuesday.
Analysis: It's unlikely he sniffs the lineup again, unless coach Dan Bylsma decides to rest a large portion of the team Thursday or Saturday.
News:Steve MacIntyre will be in the lineup Monday night for the Penguins.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in need of penalty minutes would be well served by picking up Steve MacIntyre for the game.
News:Steve MacIntyre could make his season debut Monday in Ottawa, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The enforcer would be an excellent option for goon points. Ottawa is unhappy with Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke for the injury he caused to the Sens' Erik Karlsson and may be looking for revenge. "I don't think my role really changes, wherever I go," Steve MacIntyre said. "They brought me up to be a good soldier. I think the writing's on the wall. I'm not 100 percent sure what will happen. I do my thing. If they need me, they need me. If they don't, just do the best that I can."
News:Steve MacIntyre was recalled from the AHL on Thursday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The 6-5, 250-pound Steve MacIntyre has 70 PIMs in 29 games this season in the AHL. MacIntyre does not provide much of an offensive presence, but his physical presence could be an asset to the Penguins on the third or fourth line.
News:Steve MacIntyre has re-signed with the Penguins for two years, reports the Penguins' official site.
Analysis: It's a two-way deal worth $625,000 at the NHL level, and it runs through the 2013-14 season. He's a big (6-5, 250) presence on the blue line, but he struggles with foot speed. He'll be hard-pressed to earn a role with the big club this coming season.
News:Steve MacIntyre is likely to be in the lineup Saturday, according to coach Dan Bylsma, the Penguins' Web site reports.
Analysis: "For Steve MacIntyre, this is not the first game he's played against the Flyers this year," Bylsma said. "We're really not expecting anything in the game of that nature, nor is it a situation where, for our team, we're doing anything but going out to try and win in every situation, whether it's a faceoff, whether it's a puck battle." Rest assured, the rough-and-tumble MacIntyre was not recalled from the AHL for his faceoff or puck-batting abilities.
News:Steve MacIntyre is a great PIMs play for fantasy owners looking to wrap up fantasy championships Saturday.
Analysis: The Penguins recalled Steve MacIntyre in anticipation of any lingering hostilities from Sunday with the Flyers. MacIntyre should be good for at least one five-minute fighting major and possibly more.
News: Pittsburgh recalled Steve MacIntyre on Friday, PittsburghPenguins.com reports.
Analysis:Steve MacIntyre is mostly around because the Penguins will be resting at least three dinged-up players Saturday.
News: The Penguins waived Steve MacIntyre on Wednesday.
Analysis: The team needed to make room for Dustin Jeffrey. Steve MacIntyre's game is becoming more outdated by the day. The Pens have no room for a strict enforcer and players with his specific skill set are being squeezed out of the league. MacIntyre went pointless in 10 games, with just two penalty minutes and three hits.
News: The Penguins removed Steve MacIntyre from IR on Thursday and will dress him against the Flyers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Analysis:Steve MacIntyre will look to keep Philadelphia honest and could be a good source of penalty minutes. The Flyers lead the NHL with more than 16 penalty minutes per game.
News:Steve MacIntyre has been placed on injured reserve, the Penguins' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: So far, there hasn't been any disclosure on the nature of the injury, but it hardly changes his role on the ice. Steve MacIntyre has only played four games and has spent much of his time of late in the AHL on a conditioning assignment.
Pens Recall MacIntyre From Conditioning Assignment
News: The Penguins have recalled Steve MacIntyre from the AHL where he spent time on a conditioning assignment, the Penguins' official Twitter reports.
Analysis:Steve MacIntyre has played four games with the Penguins this season with two penalty minutes as his only significant contribution. That was his primary return in the AHL as well, so this recall will not likely contribute drastically in the way of fantasy points.
News: The Pens sent Steve MacIntyre to the AHL on Tuesday for a conditioning stint, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Analysis: With little need for an enforcer, Steve MacIntyre has dressed in only four games for Pittsburgh, collecting just two penalty minutes.
News:Steve MacIntyre could take part in his first fight of the season Thursday, if the history of back-to-back games holds true against the Islanders.
Analysis:Steve MacIntyre, who has zero points and two penalty minutes in four games, is no sure thing to dress against New York. Pens' coach Dan Bylsma noted Wednesday that emotions tend to run high when playing the same opponent in consecutive games, however. For that reason, MacIntyre represents a speculative play for penalty minutes Thursday. Deryk Engelland is another Pittsburgh option, but because he's one of the team's six active defensemen there's no guarantee he mixes it up against the Islanders.
News: MacIntyre has signed with the Penguins, reports the team's official site. It is a two-way deal.
Analysis: MacIntyre notched just one assist last season in 34 games with the Oilers, also recording 93 penalty minutes - a career-high.
News: The Oilers did not extend MacIntyre a qualifying offer by the deadline.
Analysis: MacIntyre will become a free agent on July 1 and still might end up back with Edmonton. MacIntyre has one skill and this is pummeling opponents into submission, a skill that is not needed as much in today's NHL. He figures to remain a free agent until a team, possibly the Oilers, can't find a tough guy who can also skate and score.
News: MacIntyre was whistled for 15 penalty minutes in Edmonton's 5-1 home win over the Avs on Saturday.
Analysis: That's what two separate fights with the same guy (Colorado's David Koci) in one game will get you. The second rumble came in the 14th minute of the third frame, with the outcome already decided; maybe he did it just to please his fantasy owners.
News: MacIntyre will play Tuesday versus Toronto, according to the Edmonton Sun.
Analysis: This will be MacIntyre's first game since the last time the Oilers played the Leafs, a 5-0 victory. If you need PIMs, than MacIntyre could be an activation for your fantasy team.
News: MacIntyre will play Sunday versus the Rangers, according to the Edmonton Sun.
Analysis: The Oilers only insert MacIntyre into the lineup when the opposing team has a tough guy or two. MacIntyre and Derek Boogaard would be the fight to watch for Sunday.
News: MacIntyre (back) is ready to play once again, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: MacIntyre injured his back while lifting weights, but is ready to go once the Oilers believe they need his physcial presence.
News: MacIntyre (back) did not skate Wednesday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: Edmonton's next game is Friday versus Detroit and he wouldn't start against them anyway, look for him to get back in the lineup up when the Oilers are facing an opposing team with more of a physical presence.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Panthers RW Evgeni Dadonov and D Steve MacIntyre have been called up from the AHL.
Analysis: Dadonov has 40 points in his first North American season, while MacIntyre is just an enforcer with minimal offensive skills. Both guys can continue to be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: Florida recalled D Keaton Ellerby and LW Steve MacIntyre from Rochester of the AHL on Thursday. The pair replaced D Bryan Allen and C Nick Tarnasky in the lineup.
Analysis: Ellerby is a promising blue-line prospect and MacIntyre is more of an enforcer. They both seem to be bouncing between the AHL and NHL, so who knows how long they will stay this time. Keep both players off your Fantasy radar until further notice.
News: The Panthers have called up D Steve MacIntyre from the AHL.
Analysis: MacIntyre can throw his weight around with the best of them, and is usually good for at least one penalty a game. Only worry about him in the deepest of leagues that reward bad behavior.
News: Florida recalled C Jeff Taffe, C Mike Duco and G Alexander Salak from Rochester (AHL) and reassigned C Shawn Matthias and LW Steve MacInytre.
Analysis: It's surprising Florida sent MacInytre to the minors since he has been a solid presence as an enforcer since joining the team a few weeks ago. He is likely back with the Panthers in the coming weeks, if not days, so he is still a viable Fantasy flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when active. Taffe, Duco, Salak and Matthias remain more of organizational depth and can be left alone in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Florida recalled LW Steve MacIntyre from Rochester (AHL). MacIntyre fought Donald Brashear in the second period of Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: MacIntyre is only worth keeping an eye on in super-deep leagues that reward heavily for PIM when he's with the big club.
News: The Panthers have claimed D Steve MacIntyre off waivers. MacIntyre will go to the AHL for a bit to get in playing shape, according to the Miami Herald.
Analysis: McIntyre, who has played just four games with the Oilers this season, was with the Panthers last training camp. He will only be worth keeping an eye on in super-deep leagues that reward PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Oilers LW Steve MacIntyre finally found his way into the lineup. A flu bug struck down several players, so the 6-foot-5 enforcer drew in for his first two games of the season against Columbus on Thursday and Calgary on Saturday. Head coach Pat Quinn likes that the big guy is one of the better fighters in the NHL, but wants MacIntyre to be able to contribute without dropping the gloves. "I still want that sort of a presence out of him, but I'm not going to put him on to fight somebody, I want him to play," Quinn said. "So he has to get to a proficiency level where you're not afraid to have him on the ice, and he's made some good progress. I want him playing hockey. Look after the other stuff if you have to, but play hockey."
Analysis: MacIntyre played just 51 seconds on Saturday and got into a fight. He hasn't logged much PT since dressing, so it doesn't seem he is getting the message. Until MacIntyre becomes a regular contributor, he has little to no Fantasy value, even in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Oilers RW Steve MacIntyre spent all summer working on his skating and fitness, and the 6-5, 265-pound enforcer looks like a new man. He is leaner and quicker on his feet without losing any strength. "It's something I wanted to get better at and it's something you might not get a chance to do during the season," he said. "We did explosive movements, balance, isometrics or whatever you call it. It was all tied it all into a really good summer program and I think it's something I got better at. My lifts are better, I feel stronger, and when I get on the ice I'm able to do a little more in terms of skating. If you can't skate, you can't play."
Analysis: MacIntyre got his first taste of NHL life in 2008-09. He appeared in 22 games, recording two goals and 40 penalty minutes. He got into six fights in his limited time. MacIntyre is clearly a checking-line forward and is merely a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM when up in the NHL.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Oilers LW Steve MacIntyre, the 250-pound Oilers enforcer, sat out for the seventh time in the last eight games Monday in Phoenix. He's invaluable against the likes of rival Calgary and Minnesota, but they've taken to holstering their big gun most nights.
Analysis: MacIntyre missed a great deal of time earlier this year with a fractured face after getting injured in a fight. He hardly dresses for his offensive presence and only when Edmonton needs extra muscle. MacIntyre has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Oilers D Steve MacIntyre scored his first NHL goal in Tuesday's win over the Capitals. "I closed my eyes, shot the puck and fortunately it went in," MacIntyre said. "You grow up dreaming about playing in the NHL and you go out there (and score) against some pretty good players. It feels pretty good."
Analysis: MacIntyre is projected to be a top enforcer for the Oilers, not a scorer. He will dress when healthy as extra muscle, but MacIntyre has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Oilers D Steve MacIntyre come off injured reserve Friday against the Sharks and played in his first game since fracturing his orbital bone Nov. 6. He didn't have a point in 6:56 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: The 6-6, 265-pound beast played in just 10 games before going down with the injury, but he totaled four major penalties and was quickly becoming a top enforcer for the Oilers. He will dress when healthy as extra muscle, but MacIntyre has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Oilers LW Steve MacIntyre, out with a fractured orbital bone since November, is about 12 days and one CAT scan away from returning to the lineup. He's been practicing with the club for a few weeks, wearing a visor.
Analysis: The 6-6, 265-pound beast played in just 10 games before going down with the injury, but he totaled four major penalties and was quickly becoming a top enforcer for the Oilers. He will dress when healthy as extra muscle, but MacIntyre has limited Fantasy appeal outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Oilers LW Steve MacIntyre will see doctors in Edmonton on Wednesday to determine the best course of action for the broken orbital bone in his face. It'll either be surgery or let the bone heal on its own. Either way, he won't be back anytime soon.
Analysis: MacIntyre only made his NHL debut in mid-October, but he's already made an impact as an enforcer. He was going for the knockout in a fight with Pittsburgh's Eric Godard when he got hit. He is likely out for at least a few weeks, so continue to ignore him in all formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports LW/D Steve MacIntyre drew into the lineup against Anaheim Wednesday for his first ever NHL game. The six-foot-six, 265-pound enforcer will likely remain in for Edmonton's upcoming home and home series with Calgary.
Analysis: MacIntyre played just 3:07 Wednesday and didn't take a shot on net. His sole purpose is to act as an enforcer, so he has limited Fantasy appeal. Since he won't play every night, he remains a risky Fantasy option in leagues that reward heavily for PIM.
News: Enforcing D Steve MacIntyre has been claimed off waivers by Edmonton.
Analysis: MacIntyre has a mean streak, but likely won't see enough ice time to contribute much in Fantasy play. Continue to ignore him in drafts.
