Methot wasn't on the ice for Friday's morning skate and may not for the next several days, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 reports. "Right now, it's been frustrating for him and the medical staff," coach Paul MacLean said. Methot, who is believed to be dealing with back soreness, has been bothered by the injury throughout training camp and has yet to play in a preseason game. It's looking increasingly doubtful that he may not be available for the Sens' Oct. 9 season opener against Nashville, considering how far behind the rest of the team he is in terms of conditioning work. Methot was slated to join Erik Karlsson on the team's top pairing, but it looks like those duties may now fall to Jared Cowen.