The Detroit Red Wings keep making moves, signing defenseman Ben Chiarot to a four-year deal worth $4.75-million.
A big, physical defender, Chiarot started the year with the Montreal Canadiens before getting moved to Florida Panthers at the NHL trade deadline. Chiarot
Chiarot is a menace in front of the net. The guy is a nightmare in and around the crease, capable of clearing the slot with the best of them thanks to a heavy frame.
While he might not rack up gaudy offensive numbers or boast the analytical track record of others on this list, Chiarot’s physicality and daunting presence made him an interesting name to watch this summer.
