The 32-year old Methot was drafted 168th overall in the sixth round of the 2003 draft by the Blue Jackets. He carries a $4.9 million cap hit for the next two years.
The 18-year old Ferguson was drafted 194th in the seventh round of the 2017 draft by the Stars.
Thoughts from the media …
Pierre LeBrun: “The Stars have been on Methot from the get-go but price had to come down a bit; plus also helpful that year of pick was 2020”
Bruce Garrioch: “Led to believe the ask from the #Sens to protect Methot was a first-round pick in 2018.