Age: 32
Shoots: Left
2016-17 stats: 68 GP with Ottawa, 0G, 12A, 12 Pts, plus-13
Contract status: In third year of four-year contract that has a cap hit of $4.9 million.
Did you know: Methot was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2003 and was with the organization for Ken Hitchcock's full run as head coach from 2006-10. Methot played more than two full seasons in the NHL with Hitchcock as his head coach.
2016-17 Recap: In his fifth season with the Senators, Methot was a key defensive cog.