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“Pierre was first-class about it,” Methot said. “He didn’t have to reach out to me but he did and he spoke to me and he let me know what was going on and I was very appreciative of that and, I mean, the organization has been fantastic with me since I got here. I have no regrets or hard feelings with the team. I’m just grateful that I had the opportunity to play here.”

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The only thing Methot didn’t like was the fact he wasn’t taken by Vegas only to be dealt. Instead of being excited to have him, the Knights wanted to use him to get another asset which is why he was dealt to Dallas for a second-round pick in 2020 and prospect goalie Dylan Ferguson.

Methot is engaged to Ellie Campbell and the couple is expecting its first child.

“It’s one thing to get left unprotected, and like I said, I understand that part,” Methot said. “The part that I didn’t like was the part where I was completely uprooted – with my family and my unborn child – and left in a state of limbo for a week or two or whatever it was … not knowing where we were going.

“That part wasn’t really fun. Again, I understand the process, but that doesn’t mean that I have to like it.”

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There was a sense of relief and excitement when he got the call from Dallas GM Jim Nill that he’d been acquired by the Stars. He played for Dallas coach Ken Hitchcock in Columbus so the two are familiar with each other.

“I was definitely happy that the process was over with and that would be the best way to put it,” said Methot. “I’m pumped for sure. It’s sad I’m leaving Ottawa and it’s not something I imagined when you’re sweating and bleeding for the team in the playoffs but now in this position I think it’s a great opportunity.