The Blue Jackets have recalled forward Alexandre Picard from the Syracuse Crunch, Columbus? AHL affiliate, and placed defenseman Marc Methot on Injured Reserve, GM Scott Howson announced on Sunday. Methot is expected to miss at least one week. Picard has registered nine goals and 10 assists for 19 points and 72 penalty minutes in 27 games with Syracuse this season. He leads the club in goals and points (tied), while ranking third in penalty minutes. Methot has recorded 1-3-4 and 35 penalty minutes in 31 games with the Blue Jackets this season.