Ben Chiarot - NHL News & Rumors

2026 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Draft made for unforgettable night at Fox Theatre last Wednesday | Detroit Red Wings Ben Chiarot and his daughter, Emmerson, also took the stage to help announce selection

JUNE 24 • NHL.COM

Ends slump with assist Chiarot logged an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and four PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Chiarot ended a 22-game point drought that dated back to January when he helped out on the first of Justin Faulk's two goals Tuesday. Despite the lack of offense, Chiarot has maintained his place in the lineup as a shutdown defender on the Red Wings' second pair. His 13 points equals his total from last year, and he's added 98 shots on net, 165 hits, 158 blocked shots, 73 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 78 appearances this season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Chiarot takes on Will Cuylle in heavyweight showdown. Two very large men drop the gloves on Saturday afternoon.

APRIL 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Quiet on offense Chiarot's point drought reached 19 games in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Chiarot has 28 shots on net, 45 hits, 36 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating during the slump. His last point was a goal Jan. 29 versus the Capitals. He's stuck on 12 points with 94 shots, 156 hits, 150 blocks, 62 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 74 appearances. He'll fall short of the 20-point mark for the third time in four years with the Red Wings, and he needs one more point to match his output from last season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ride Along to Red Wings Practice with Ben Chiarot | Detroit Red Wings Hop in the car with Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot as he heads to practice at Little Caesars Arena.

MARCH 24 • NHL.COM

Ben Chiarot, Todd McLellan Morning Skate | Detroit Red Wings Ben Chiarot and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's morning skate on Saturday March 14, 2026.

MARCH 14 • NHL.COM

Guentzel, Goncalves each score twice in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Red Wings

Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Meijer Postgame Comments 3/6/26 | Detroit Red Wings Ben Chiarot, James van Riemsdyk, and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's game against the Florida Panthers on Friday Marc...

MARCH 7 • NHL.COM

James van Riemsdyk, Ben Chiarot, Todd McLellan Media | Feb. 17, 2026 | Detroit Red Wings James van Riemsdyk, Ben Chiarot and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Tuesday February 17, 2026.

FEBRUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Scores in Thursday's shootout loss Chiarot scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and went minus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Capitals.

Impact Chiarot's goal came just one day after he signed a three-year contract extension. The 34-year-old blueliner has been a decent shutdown presence for the Red Wings over the last four years. He's up to 12 points, 66 shots on net, 111 hits, 114 blocked shots, 50 PIM and a minus-1 rating across 55 appearances this season, giving him an outside chance to reach the 20-point mark for the fifth time in his career.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kane passes Modano for most points by US-born NHL player in Red Wings' 4-3 shootout loss to Capitals

Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic D...

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

KANER breaks American-born points RECORD!

JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for the most NHL points by a US-born player

Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Ben Chiarot, Todd McLellan Media | Jan. 28, 2026 | Detroit Red Wings Ben Chiarot and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Wednesday January 28, 2026.

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to three-year contract extension | Detroit Red Wings Defenseman has skated in 777 NHL games with Winnipeg, Montréal, Florida and Detroit since 2013-14

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Detroit Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to a 3-year, $11.55 million contract extension

The Detroit Red Wings have signed veteran defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension worth $11.55 million

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Inks three-year extension Chiarot agreed to terms on a three-year, $11.55 million contract extension with Detroit on Wednesday.

Impact Chiarot was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but instead, he has tied himself to the Wings for what will likely be the last three years of his career. In his 54 outings this year, the 34-year-old defenseman has generated four goals on 64 shots, seven assists and 109 hits while averaging 21:07 of ice time.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Chiarot notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Chiarot ended a 14-game point drought with the helper. His only scoring contribution in December was a Dec. 2 goal versus the Bruins. The defenseman continues to hold down a shutdown role in the Red Wings' top four. He's earned nine points, 48 shots on net, 40 PIM, 89 hits and 91 blocked shots through 42 appearances this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Chiarot, Todd McLellan Morning Skate | Detroit Red Wings Ben Chiarot and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's morning skate on Tuesday December 23, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pots goal Tuesday Chiarot scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Bruins.

Impact Chiarot is on a bit of a hot stretch for a shutdown defenseman, racking up four points over his last six outings. The blueliner is up to eight points, 34 shots on net, 63 hits, 59 blocked shots, 34 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 27 appearances this season. Chiarot won't sustain this pace, but his production in the physical categories has been higher than in recent years, which could hive appeal in banger leagues.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seider helps the struggling Red Wings beat the Bruins 5-4

Moritz Seider had a goal and two assists, and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Boston Bruins for a 5-4 victory

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Ben Chiarot with a Goal vs. Boston Bruins | Detroit Red Wings Ben Chiarot (Detroit Red Wings) with a Goal vs. Boston Bruins, 12/02/2025

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

Chiarot, Seider, McLellan Media | Dec 1, 2025 | Detroit Red Wings Ben Chiarot, Moriz Seider, and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Monday December 1, 2025 at the BELFOR Trai...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tallies in loss Chiarot scored a goal on three shots, added four PIM, doled out six hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Chiarot has four points over his last seven games. The 34-year-old blueliner isn't known for his offense, but he has chipped in three goals and four helpers over 24 outings this season, which puts him more than halfway to matching his 13-point total from the 2024-25 campaign. In 2025-26, he's added 26 shots on net, 28 PIM, 57 hits, 49 blocks and a plus-2 rating while seeing time in a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Predators score 5 in the 3rd period to end a 3-game slide with 6-3 win over Red Wings

Ryan O’Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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