The Florida Panthers acquired defenseman Ben Chiarot from the Montreal Canadiens last night in exchange for prospect Ty Smilanic, a fourth-round selection in the 2022 NHL Draft (acquired earlier in the day from the New York Rangers for forward Frank Vatrano) and Florida’s first-round selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Additionally, the Canadiens agreed to retain 50% of Chiarot’s remaining salary. He ill become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
General manager Bill Zito had this to say:
“Ben is a solid veteran defenseman that will bring both experience and size to our blue line,” Zito said.