Ben Chiarot has fallen out of favor with many fans. Still, the veteran defenseman will get another opportunity to prove his worth playing as a top-four defender this coming season. Last summer, the Detroit Red Wings signed Chiarot to a four-year deal worth $19 million. At the time, it looked like a good deal for both parties; it’s a deal that could come back to bite general manager Steve Yzerman unless Chiarot can hit the reset button.
Chiarot, 32, seemed like an excellent addition to the Detroit Red Wings last summer but did not perform well in year one.