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Red Wings Extend Ben Chiarot on Three-Year, $3.85 Million-AAV Deal

The move reinforces a physical top-four presence to support a young defense in a playoff chase.

Ben Chiarot, Detroit Red Wings (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Jan 21, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Jan 18, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) skates with the puck in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Detroit announced a three-year, $11.55 million extension for Ben Chiarot on Jan. 28, locking in the 34-year-old through the 2028–29 season.
  • The contract carries a $3.85 million average annual value, a reduction from his current $4.75 million cap hit.
  • Chiarot has logged 21:07 per game with 11 points in 54 contests and is one of the few NHL defensemen credited with over 100 hits and 100 blocked shots this season.
  • Outlets confirm the term and AAV but differ on whether the deal includes no-trade protections, with the team not detailing clause language.
  • The extension adds veteran stability as Detroit sits 32-17-5 and second in the Atlantic, while key decisions remain on the blue line, including pending RFA Simon Edvinsson, who is currently injured.