The Ottawa Senators have had a strong start to the season, winning four of their first five games.
Despite that, their possession stats have been awful. The Sens have fallen to 28th in the NHL in Corsi For (CF) percentage, down from finishing in eighth spot in CF percentage last season. In the long run, the lack of puck possession will catch up with the Senators and lead to a free fall to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Though the season is still young, the notable drop in possession raises the question: How much is Marc Methot worth to the Sens?
Marc Methot: Resisting the Urge to Overpay
By all accounts, Marc Methot is a good guy who is happy to be in Ottawa.
And when the injured defenseman is ready to return to the lineup, his physical style adds a lot to the back end for the Ottawa Senators. Just ask Mikael Granlund.
But with contract discussions stalled and Methot's camp looking for as much as reported five-year, $27.5 million contract extension, per Pierre Lebrun at ESPN.com, Sens fans must ...
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Ottawa Senators: How Much Is Marc Methot Worth to the Sens?
October 26th, 2014 by Sean Tierney Leave a reply »
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