“Drew had a strong season last year and provides veteran depth for our organization in net,” Francis said.

MacIntyre, 31, was 29-15-3 with a 2.53 goals-against average and .917 save percentage in 48 regular season games for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies in 2013-14. The Charlottetown, P.E.I., native also appeared in two NHL games for the Maple Leafs, going 0-1-0 with a 2.53 goals-against average and .922 save percentage. MacIntyre (6’1”, 190 lbs.) was 10-4 with a 2.08 goals-against average and .941 save percentage in 14 Calder Cup playoff games for the Marlies, helping Toronto reach the Western Conference Final before falling to eventual Calder Cup Champion Texas in seven games.

Detroit’s second selection, 121st overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, MacIntyre has played six NHL games with Vancouver, Buffalo and Toronto, registering a 2.41 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. He has appeared in 353 career AHL games, going 192-117-21 with a 2.43 goals-against average, and was named to the AHL’s Second All-Star Team in 2008-09 and 2007-08.