Ben Chiarot stays with Detroit Red Wings in $11.55M three-year extension
Defenceman Ben Chiarot has agreed to a new three-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. The contract, worth $11.55 million, keeps him with the team after his previous four-year term expires. Chiarot described the organization as 'first-class' and spoke warmly about his time in Detroit so far.
Chiarot's latest deal begins next season and will pay him an average of $3.85 million per year. The 32-year-old has spent the past year on a four-year, $19 million contract with the Red Wings. Over his NHL career, he has played 777 regular-season games for four different teams, adding eight points in 66 playoff appearances.
General Manager Steve Yzerman secured the extension as the Red Wings push for a stronger future. The team currently sits second in the Atlantic Division but has missed the playoffs for nine straight seasons. Their last Stanley Cup wins came in 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008.
Chiarot also highlighted his daily enjoyment at the rink and how well his family has settled in Detroit. His comments reflect a positive experience both on and off the ice since joining the club.
The new contract ensures Chiarot remains a key part of Detroit's defence for the next three years. His experience and leadership will be tested as the Red Wings aim to end their playoff drought. The deal also signals the team's commitment to building a competitive roster under Yzerman's guidance.
