Red Wings Secure Chiarot with Three-Year, $11.55 Million Contract
Ben Chiarot has solidified his future with the Detroit Red Wings by signing a three-year contract worth $11.55 million. This deal averages an annual salary of $3.85 million.
Chiarot’s Career Overview
The 34-year-old defenseman was on the final year of a four-year contract he signed on July 13, 2022. He faced the prospect of becoming an unrestricted free agent but instead chose to remain with Detroit. During the current season, Chiarot has recorded 11 points, consisting of four goals and seven assists, in 54 games played.
Performance Highlights
Chiarot has been a vital player for the Red Wings, ranking third in average ice time at 21:07 minutes per game. He achieved a career milestone last season, playing in 81 NHL games and logging 22:19 minutes during his 700th game on February 27, 2025, despite a loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Draft and Career Stats
Selected in the fourth round as the 120th overall pick by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2009 NHL Draft, Chiarot has accumulated impressive stats throughout his career. He holds:
- 181 points in the regular season: 49 goals and 132 assists.
- 777 regular-season games played across four NHL teams: Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, and Detroit Red Wings.
- Eight points (one goal, seven assists) in 66 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Red Wings’ Current Standings
The Red Wings currently sit at 32 wins, 17 losses, and 5 overtime losses, placing them second in the Atlantic Division. They are just one point behind the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Upcoming Matchup
The team will host the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Forward Patrick Kane is nearing a personal milestone, just one point away from surpassing Mike Modano for most points by a U.S.-born player in NHL history.
