Ben Chiarot

2022 - 3 - 15

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Habs GM Kent Hughes 'not looking to make a fire sale' following ... (Globalnews.ca)

Defenceman Ben Chiarot will be leaving Montreal to play for the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Tyler Smilanic and two draft picks.

“If they get a couple more pieces in here in the summer, maybe have some young guys take another step, it’s a team that’s going to be competitive here right away, I think.” “I don’t think it’s quite as emotional if it just comes out of the blue for some guys, but I’ve known this was coming so I’ve had time to accept that.” “There’s not one specific player that we’re saying, `Hey, we have to move on right now,’ other than we’ve said publicly before, we’ll trade Jeff Petry if we can, given the family situation,” Hughes said. “We’re pursuing opportunities to give us salary cap flexibility,” Hughes said. “ (Florida) didn’t have their first-round pick this year but in reality, even with other teams we were asking for a 2023 first-round pick,” Hughes said. Hughes admitted to still be working on the possibility to ease his team’s cap flexibility.

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Watch Live: Canadiens GM Kent Hughes speaks after Ben Chiarot ... (Sportsnet.ca)

For the first time since last night's Ben Chiarot trade, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes will field questions from the media and his comments can be seen in their ...

With his departure finalized, the attention in Montreal turns to what general manager Kent Hughes intends to do next. Find all the latest deadline news and analysis, all in one place. Mired in season-long struggles, the Montreal Canadiens made a move with an eye toward the future on Wednesday night, trading defenceman Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers for forward Tyler Smilanic and two draft picks.

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Fantasy Take: Chiarot Traded to Florida (dobberhockey.com)

Aside from the picks, Montreal gets prospect Tyler Smilanic. His Dobber Prospects profile is here. This is not a prospect I'm familiar with. His scouting ...

The difference between the second pair and the third pair is the difference between a roster spot in most multi-cat leagues and a roster spot in the deepest of multi-cat leagues. For this year, it clears a spot on the blue line for more Alex Romanov minutes. As for his engagement, I remember the same issues brought up with Arthur Kaliyev and he's an NHL regular for a playoff team now. He also tends to back off the blue line, preferring to grind out the game along the boards or in front of the net. But there are 21 minutes a night available if he takes Gustav Forsling's spot on the second pair, and that's where things get interesting. He certainly won't be on the top pair, so we can forget about 23-24 minutes a night.

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«C'est difficile» - Ben Chiarot (TVA Sports)

Au cœur des rumeurs de transactions depuis belle lurette, le défenseur Ben Chiarot a finalement échangé par le Canadien de Montréal aux Panthers de la Floride, mercredi. En retour du vétéran de 30 ans, le directeur général Kent Hughes a obtenu ...

Smilanic, pour sa part, est âgé de 20 ans et n’a encore jamais joué dans la Ligue nationale. Il avait été un choix de quatrième tour (120e au total) des Thrashers d’Atlanta au repêchage de 2009. Il a également montré un différentiel de -18.

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Canadiens trade Chiarot to Panthers for Smilanic, two draft picks (TSN)

The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Tyler Smilanic, a first-round pick in 2023, ...

He has seven goals and 18 points in 54 games this season. The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Tyler Smilanic, a first-round pick in 2023, and a fourth-round pick in 2022 (via New York Rangers). The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenceman Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Tyler Smilanic, a first round pick in 2023, and a fourth round pick in 2022.

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Florida Panthers acquire veteran defenseman Ben Chiarot from ... (ESPN)

The Panthers acquired Ben Chiarot from the Canadiens on Wednesday, taking a big defensive name off the trade market as Monday's deadline looms.

The 2023 draft is considered a deeper one than the 2022 edition set for Montreal this summer. Chiarot is in the last year of his contract ahead of unrestricted free agency this summer. But with Florida, Chiarot won't have to play top-pairing minutes, as he averaged a career-high 23:33 per game this season.

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Ben Chiarot échangé aux Panthers | Bien joué, Kent Hughes (La Presse)

Acheter à bas prix, revendre plus cher. C'est ce qu'aura réussi le Canadien avec Ben Chiarot.

La victoire immédiate pour les Panthers. Une renaissance à long terme pour le Canadien. De l’ordre du deux pour un, entre le 10e et le 30e. La clé de l’échange, vous l’aurez deviné, c’est le choix de premier tour de 2023. Dans ces circonstances, mieux valait l’échanger que de le laisser partir contre une poignée de main et un beau sourire. Je me suis arrêté là, pour donner le temps aux espoirs de s’établir un peu. Les joueurs de l’échantillon ont disputé en moyenne 231 parties dans la LNH. C’est presque trois saisons complètes. De façon réaliste, le Canadien peut s’attendre à ce que ce choix de 2023 soit dans l’alignement lorsque le noyau de jeunes de l’équipe arrivera à maturité, dans quelques années. Même chose pour le choix de 2022 obtenu des Flames de Calgary en retour de Tyler Toffoli. Pour le Canadien, c’est également un bon coup. Il était par ailleurs improbable que le défenseur de 30 ans, qui deviendra joueur autonome sans restriction l’été prochain, signe un nouveau contrat à long terme à Montréal pour soutenir l’effort de reconstruction. Une chicoutai dans un champ de framboises. Oui, il jouait très, très, très bien récemment. Il faut aussi préciser que le Canadien lui a offert le plus beau présentoir dans sa vitrine. Chiarot leur sera utile en séries, surtout en infériorité numérique, face aux puissances offensives de l’Association de l’Est. Mais c’est vraiment dans le dernier mois qu’il s’est le plus illustré, avec neuf points en neuf rencontres, sa meilleure séquence en carrière.

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Ben Chiarot traded to Florida Panthers (NHL.com)

The Canadiens acquire Tyler Smilanic and draft picks in exchange for the veteran defenseman.

The defenseman recorded 46 points in 164 games with Montreal. Smilanic, a left-handed forward, recorded 22 points (13 goals, 9 assists) in 38 games in his second season with Quinnipiac University in the NCAA. The 6'1'' and 177 lbs centerman ranked second on the team in goals (tied with Oliver Chau). A Denver, CO native, Smilanic was selected in the third round (74th overall) by the Panthers in the 2020 NHL Draft. The Canadiens will retain 50% of Chiarot's salary for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.

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Canadiens: Ben Chiarot Open To Return To Montreal (A Winning Habit)

In an exclusive interview with Sportsnet's Eric Engels, Ben Chiarot has expressed his willingness to come back with the Canadiens this summer.

I think their style of play also suits playing here in that they love to play and love to put on a show. I think people here have a lot to look forward to with those two guys steering the ship going forward. I see a passing of the torch from Shea and Carey to Nick. That’s how I see it going, and I can’t think of someone better suited for it considering how mature he is and how he handles himself. BC: Absolutely! I’ve loved my time in Montreal. Nothing but good things to say about the team and the city. With Chiarot slated to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, he will likely get a decent raise from his current $3.5 million salary. This is a player who loved playing in Montreal and gave it his all every game.

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Le Canadien échange Ben Chiarot aux Panthers (Le Soleil)

Ben Chiarot a été un leader et un pilier incontesté en défense depuis son arrivée à Montréal en 2019. On lui souhaite la meilleure des chances en Floride! A leader and a pillar of our defense since arriving in Montreal. Thanks for everything and best ...

En 54 rencontres avec le Canadien cette saison, Chiarot a inscrit sept buts et 11 aides. On lui souhaite la meilleure des chances en Floride», a écrit le Canadien dans un gazouillis. Il a récolté 46 points en 164 matchs avec le Tricolore. Son salaire avait un impact annuel de 3,5 millions $ US dans le calcul de la masse salariale. On lui souhaite la meilleure des chances en Floride!— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) En retour du robuste défenseur, le Canadien a obtenu l’espoir Tyler Smilanic, un choix de premier tour en 2023 et un choix de quatrième tour en 2022.

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