Methot will come out of the lineup vs. the Ducks. Valeri Nichushkin will draw back in for Methot as the Stars go back to the traditional 12 forwards, six defenseman look.
Methot was forced to leave Tuesday’s loss in Montreal with an upper-body injury and is not expected to play in Toronto on Wednesday. It has been a brutal season for Methot in terms of injuries, so look for the Stars to be patient to make sure he’s ready for the playoffs. Julius Honka will likely replace him in the lineup against the Maple Leafs.
Methot missed Friday’s game vs. the Ducks, but is expected to play tonight in Pittsburgh after taking part in the morning skate. Methot has just one assist in 26 games this season.
Methot hasn't played a game since January 4th, and has no points in just 16 games for the Stars this season. He is expected to take Julius Honka's spot in the lineup.
Methot has been limited to 16 games this season but he is on-track to play on Friday, barring a setback. Methot’s return will help the Stars defence much more than it will help any fantasy team.
Methot has been out since January 4th but is looks like he’ll be back after a few more practices. Methot is still looking for his first point with the Stars after being held pointless in his first 16 games of 2017-18.
Methot has been out since November 6th, but is expected to replace Julius Honka on Thursday. Methot had no points in his first 15 games with the Stars before getting hurt.
It looked as if Methot would make his return to the Stars lineup tonight, but Julius Honka will remain on the blueline. Methot may be back on Thursday.
Methot will miss his third consecutive game with a lower-body injury that he suffered November 6th vs. the Jets. The Stars have plenty of blueline depth so this injury shouldn’t affect them too much. He has no fantasy relevance has he’s failed to pick up a point with just 13 shots in 15 games this season.
Methot is a solid depth defeseman, but has limited offensive upside. In 2016-17, the 32-year-old had 12 assists in 68 games and has not topped 20 points in the last three seasons. Methot joins a Stars’ blueline that is crowded with young defensemen.