The Edmonton Oilers search for a tough guy is over.
The Oilers have signed forward Steve MacIntyre to a one year deal. MacIntyre played parts of two seasons with the Oilers before being waived early on in the 2009-2010 season.
The Oilers need a tough guy who can fight in order to protect the young kids coming up this season in Edmonton. The best part about Mac is that not only can he fight, but he can play hockey.
Mac is a guy that will give an honest effort and hit everyone not in an Oilers jersey out there on the ice. Mac will most likely play on the 4th line this coming season. He is a character guy who can hit, fight, and be a stand up guy in the locker room.
Welcome back Big Mac!
With Steve MacIntyre signed, the Oilers also made a move on defense. The Oilers re-signed defender Jason Strudwick to a one-year contract. This will be Jason's third season in Edmonton.
The Oilers had to fill the role of a seventh defender and that is exactly what Strudwick is. He is a stand up vet and isn't afraid to drop the gloves. He won't be scoring many (If any) goals this coming season, but he knows how to play defense at t ...
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