Ottawa Senators Players Ranked By Importance: 1-10

7. Marc Methot

Feb 3, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot (3) brings the puck up ice during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. New Jersey Devils defeat the Ottawa Senators 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

Methot seemed like a goner early in the season. He had high salary demands plus he was injured. But once he came back completely healthy, the team was much better. There were several factors that made the team better, but Methot’s return was certainly a reason. Karlsson also looked much better when he had his regular partner, as he wasn’t forced to play with Phillips who was in over his head.

He isn’t going to wow you on the ice, but he is a solid defenseman that can hold the team steady. I may drop him below Wiercioch by the end of the season, but as of now he’s an important part of the first defense pairing.

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