Blue Jackets Sign Marc Methot to Four-Year Contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Marc Methot to a four-year contract worth $12 million. The deal will pay him $2.25 million next season, $2.75 million in 2012-13, $3.25 million in 2013-14, and $3.75 million in 2014-15. In 74 games last season, he scored no goals, but had 15 assists. Not a bad signing for the Blue Jackets, as Methot brings plenty of skill to the blueline as a defensive defenseman. He has good stay-at-home defenseman qualities, as well as decent size. More than likely, he will be paired up with newcomer Radek Martinek on the second defensive pairing next season.