STEVE YZERMAN'S CRAZIEST SIGNING IS FINALLY PAYING OFF… Detroit Red Wings News & Rumors, Ben Chiarot

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Today we're talking about how good Ben Chiarot has been for the Detroit Red Wings lately.
This video is taking place after the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 2023 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows:
1st) Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard
2nd) Anaheim Ducks, Leo Carlsson
3rd) Columbus Blue Jackets, Adam Fantilli
4th) San Jose Sharks, Will Smith
5th) Montreal Canadiens, David Reinbacher
6th) Arizona Coyotes, Dmitri Simashev
7th) Philadelphia Flyers, Matvei Michkov
8th) Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard
9th) Detroit Red Wings, Nate Danielson
10th) St. Louis Blues, Dalibor Dvorsky
11th) Vancouver Canucks, Tom Willander
12th) Arizona Coyotes (from Ottawa Senators), Daniil But
13th) Buffalo Sabres, Zach Benson
14th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Brayden Yager
15th) Nashville Predators, Matthew Wood
16th) Calgary Flames, Samuel Honzek
17th) Detroit Red Wings (from New York Islanders via Vancouver Canucks), Axel Sandin Pellikka
18th) Winnipeg Jets, Colby Barlow
19th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay Lightning), Oliver Moore
20th) Seattle Kraken, Eduard Sale
21st) Minnesota Wild, Charlie Stramel
22nd) Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles Kings via Columbus Blue Jackets), Oliver Bonk
23rd) New York Rangers, Gabe Perreault
24th) Nashville Predators (from Edmonton Oilers), Tanner Molendyk
25th) St. Louis Blues (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Otto Stenberg
26th) San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey Devils), Quentin Musty
27th) Colorado Avalanche, Calum Ritchie
28th) Toronto Maple Leafs (from Boston Bruins via Washington Capitals), Easton Cowan
29th) St. Louis Blues (from Dallas Stars via New York Rangers), Theo Lindstein
30th) Carolina Hurricanes, Bradley Nadeau
31st) Colorado Avalanche (from Florida Panthers via Montreal Canadiens), Mikhail Gulyayev
32nd) Vegas Golden Knights, David Edstrom
This video is also taking place after 2023 NHL Season, and after the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers in the Finals.
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[@bluelinetrader]

Glad someone else noticed Chiarot's role in last night's sick victory goal.

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Heck yeah!

[@danielgermans8489]

For anyone that is actually paying attention, he has been good all season. He started strong and has only gotten better

[@brandondipaola687]

Just remember, and no one says anything about this... His dad was sick and died from cancer last year during the season. How can that not weigh on someone and affect their play. These players are human and have feelings too. I think people forget that sometimes because of the money they are making.

[@americanadreaming]

Damn, had no idea.

[@maximemorinleblanc7795]

I would not have been working in that scenario, especially not if i was a millionaire. But then again that’s probably why a guy like him or Xhakaj in mtl also are millionaires and not me. Haha

[@kylemayer8486]

He actually had a sick rush in the 3rd through the whole colorado defense, I was like, "Who is this guy?"

[@TrevWire]

Totally caught me off guard too... I didn't know he could skate like that! I was like "Wow! Benny?!.....okay now hurry up and get back..." lol

[@mango8623]

That was my exact thought when I saw him break through.@@TrevWire

[@jordyduval3077]

Huge Ben chariot fan thanks for doing my boy well getting the praise he deserves

[@IlPersona]

You're right that Chiarot's been looking great. I think they have all been looking great since Kane showed up. There is something about having a player like that around. His presence is making everyone around him better.

[@fredhenrick]

I think last year he was learning Lalonde's defence system.

[@Hockeytownmaniac]

100% but let’s not kid ourselves as wings fans and say we saw this coming. Not calling you out here, I’m really calling myself out cause I wholeheartedly thought he was the next Ericsson

[@MetalDetroit]

@@Hockeytownmaniac. I believe last year he was dealing with his father’s cancer.

[@Hockeytownmaniac]

@@MetalDetroit oof really? Damn I had no idea. Been there done that with my own father, F cancer!!!

[@TrevWire]

I am surprised more at him passing Ghost who has practically disappeared after a good start in Detroit. As far as Chiarot's shortcomings bringing or passing the puck out of his own zone and neutral zone, I would challenge you to come up with a list of five players on this squad who that isn't a problem for. Larkin, Kane..., maybe Seider? Veleno looked good when Larkin was out, but now has unfortunately seemed to have returned to the background. I think the wings are lacking three things from being one of the most dominate teams in the east. They need another defender with a good balance between lockdown defense and puck possession. They need to lock up Kane, Seider, and Raymond to extensions. Then finally, across the board, they need to figure out a way to safely bring that puck into the opponent's zone, because they are getting passes intercepted and their pockets picked, leading to way too many chances for the other teams, and I don't think that's sustainable. Teams like Edmonton, Tampa, Colorado, and some of the upper echelon of the NHL thrive off creating rushes like that.

[@maximemorinleblanc7795]

They should trade for Lane Hudson in Mtl.

[@billjohansson88]

1, Ben has always had a difficult/challenging time the first year when he is traded to a new team. Nothing new at all. 2, New system does not make things better. 3, He had a hard time with his relative (father) who passed away after a long illness. 4, Hard to pull yourself together and be super dad and professional athlete, when life's challenges come in waves. Stress and increased vulnerability are common with too many/big changes in life. What I'm most impressed with Ben this year is his way of not taking stupid penalties which has been his norm in other teams. He also performs solidly in defense this year, no longer getting lost by chasing the wrong person. I had no idea he could actually skate with such speed and flair as he actually does in OT situations today.

[@maximemorinleblanc7795]

I remembered feeling the same in Mtl. As if he has an extra gear even he doesn’t know he has.

[@thenickfoxx]

What ive been saying since about 20 games in. Dude has done a complete 180 from last season and is actually our 3rd best dman now

[@brycehein4023]

For a decent stretch there, he was our best d.

[@emmanuelhamel-carey8681]

From a habs fan, Chariot is a demon, not a stats darling, but a great hockey player, amazing teammate and warrior for whoever he plays for, you guys got a real one 💪🙏

[@RedWing88]

I was born in the mid 1980’s. I started watching and playing hockey in 1990. I’ve seen it all when it comes to the Wings. I was in the minority when we signed Ben. I understand his contract is not the best. But he’s the type of d-man we needed at the time. He’s a physical d-man, he’s a good locker room guy, a decent leader. I thought, as he got comfortable in the system, he would be an asset to the team.

[@edenisburning]

He's been solid all year. Seems to have found his niche.. it also helps that this team has a lot of chemistry. The Wings have 12 players with 10 or more goals. The locker room is tight, and it shows.

[@jasonkemppainen4731]

Steve Dangle made a funny when he said if the wings get in, Ben chairot will baapdababadadba. (Hammer sound fro smash bros.). Had me rolling

[@skylarburchfield6687]

as much of a Stevie Y fan i am, and Red Wings fan, last year was horrible to see Chiarot play, although looking to todays team, i can start to see where the Captain was going. This guy in hindsight was probably one of the smarter moves he made, and I feel the dividend will pay off in the playoff, if they make it. The wings are going to be like a dog and hard to beat in a series, and I wouldnt be suprised to see a good run if players like Big Ben here can keep up there play.

[@MetalDetroit]

He was also dealing with his father’s cancer last year.

[@icedo1013]

I've noticed this guy playing better hockey for the last couple of months give or take. His sticks in the lane have been extraordinary, especially in critical moments, and there have been far fewer mistakes separated by far more distance than last year. Certainly the most phenomenal season through and through, but he's been a decided improvement over the last 25 games or so.

[@darkphoenix2]

Man, the way people talk about him is so annoying for me. I feel like one of the only people who could see that he was a great skater, made great passes for the breakout, and even kept plays alive in the offensive zone. He did this stuff all the time last season. I honestly don't even know where some of the criticism of his defensive instincts and positioning came from. He doesn't make mistakes that often, really. I honestly think people just looked at the advanced stats and plus minus and extrapolated that into him being a bad player. But It's extremely obvious to me that he's actually pretty good. The only thing that's different this year is that he's more familiar with everything, the team is playing better, and he no longer has a dying father on his mind. And I'm sure plenty of people noticed him set up the winner with that drop pass for Larkin, but he also made the crisp pass up to Kane to get it started, and he drew the third defender by going right to the front of the net as Larkin went behind it. He knows what he's doing out there.

[@jasonbrowning6034]

His craziest signing is Holl. Who has now been a healthy scratch, how many times? His contract is an anchor too.

[@TrevWire]

$3.5 for 3 years... I am still questioning this. I hope he turns into the player Stevie Y thought he was signing, but I question it now as much as I did the day it happened. I'd almost rather see them bring up Johansson or Edvinsson to get some ice team with the big club.

[@LeonExile05]

We’ll trade you guys for Mikheyev.

[@brittspencer4905]

Honestly I know his dad passed away and I dk how he did but dealing w a sick parent and not being there bc of your job would be so hard it seems after his dad passed he’s been able to focus on the game maybe I’m wild lol but I did think about it

[@a.N.....]

Been rooting for Benny all year, love the tough guys on our roster. Wish klim got more ice time

[@peacelovejusticeandnomercy]

Chiarot has always been a good physical defenseman. Early last season I felt it was Seider that was struggling and it effected Chiarot’s play.

[@jennifermorris9985]

Seider gets the most difficult defensive assignments on the team. That means, whomever his partner is gets them too. As a vet, he was supposed to help Seider but he did not. This year, he's in a far better role.

[@devoncanode2818]

I've liked Chiarot all along. Never understood the hate. I see good plays. I see skill. Attitude seems good. He's faster and more skilled than anyone seems to notice.

[@krackpot8724]

Chiarot was great with montreal happy for him

[@maximemorinleblanc7795]

Agreed

[@fredhenrick]

Now i think he can help Edvinssen next year beyter than what he did for Sieder because he understands Lalonde's system now

[@brandonbarabas4631]

He has been great this year as a whole I feel but I think bringing Petry helped a ton he has great chemistry with him you can see it and I think Lalonde choaching style is showing off what he is has always been capable of doing.

[@TrevWire]

I feel like Petry makes a lot of mistakes, but I also feel most of the time when he does, he redeems himself. He's also not afraid to get in there and mix it up.

[@lyleknight9012]

Tbf, I was more concerned with Lalonde as his defensive system wasn’t working out and he NEVER says anything to the officials. Chariot, Petry, hell the entire D core had me screaming at my TV/device screens .

[@RedWing88]

I wish Lalonde would let Seider get more involved offensively. Seider has a lot of potential there too.

[@maximemorinleblanc7795]

Chiarot is the type of player that saps the omph outta guys like Matthews in playoff 4 of 7 format of the NHL.

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Never doubt Stevie Y. Stevie was protected by Probie, Larkin will be protected by Chiarot. He was likely forced to fit into systems that didn't allow him opportunities for much offensive production in other organizations. Now he has a GM who studied at the Scotty Bowman University, and he's fitting into the Wings like an iron fist into a velvet glove.

[@americanadreaming]

Thank you for making this video, Lego. I totally agree, but I will admit, I didn't really like the move when it happened.

[@Gotcha_Ass_2000]

Good vid LGRW

[@BranNew1]

Justin Holl?

[@blakegreig3151]

Seems like we'll have to buy out that contract.. :(

[@hoytstill3955]

Now, can we get Copp to play up to his big contract?

[@TrevWire]

I like Copper a lot, but he's been probably my biggest (surprise) disappointment. I knew he would get shuffled with DeBrincat signing, and then Kane joinging the team later, and not that his line is bad or anything, but I thought he would have had a lot more production than he has. I would like to see the lines mixed up and him to have a chance to play with Kane, Larkin, or DeBrincat. I bet he would thrive! It's getting a little too late into the season now to experiment.

[@hoytstill3955]

He's a solid NHL player. But, in a salary cap league, 6 mil is too much. @@TrevWire

[@RedWing88]

He’s not worth the contract. He never was. I was disappointed when we signed him for that amount. I don’t know what the hell we’re going to do with him?

[@Hockeytownmaniac]

Overnight assassin strikes back!!!! OT Benny

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

Petry’s the new chairot

[@jennifermorris9985]

*Holl if they actually let him play

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

@@jennifermorris9985 Holl’s actually good

[@jennifermorris9985]

@@saltywingsandavsfan no he isn't

[@TrevWire]

When he's playing well he his really good, but when he's not, which seems to be most of the time, he is just cringe.@@jennifermorris9985

[@holden--huffine3037]

OT BENNY

[@kylemayer8486]

It's funny too, because Jake is holding moe back this year. He looks lost defensively, and seider seems like he's overcompensating. The spin pass by McDavid was the perfect example. Moe actually played him well and Jake just stared and never found his coverage.

[@jennifermorris9985]

There were two separate articles published yesterday that mention Jake's defensive issues this year (one in The Athletic, one from All Three Zones). But I feel a little bad for him. He went from a 3rd pairing, journeyman D last year, to having historically difficult defensive usage this year.

[@kylemayer8486]

@jennifermorris9985 Yeah, but you've seen moe frustrated multiple times. Problem is, unless they call up one of the kids and send petry down, they don't have a pairing.

[@jennifermorris9985]

@kylemayer8486 they aren't going to bring up a prospect this year and give them the usage Mo gets. I think the Hanifin rumors are probably true. And if they manage to get him, they either put him with Mo or do Hanifin/Chiarot and ease up on Mo and Jake's usage a little.

[@kylemayer8486]

@jennifermorris9985 hopefully something happens, they're just not working together this year. Maybe Jake and Ben together against a teams second or third line.

[@TrevWire]

I think the difficulties will only make a better defenseman out of Walman. I love the offensive production, but he has to be a "defense first" defender.@@jennifermorris9985

[@koreans1984]

Ill take a bag of pucks for petry. Petry sucks

[@TheMightymolar]

Chiarot had looked great this year. Holy cow was he dog poop last year.

[@dj4aces]

I thought Chiarot was mid, at best, last season... but felt he was overpaid. He did nothing to dispell that notion. Even for the first half of the season, he didn't. But now he seems to have found another gear, and it makes that contract look better. I wonder. Do we have something similar to look forward to for Holl next year?

[@vivid_prizm]

Lol we can only wish

[@maximemorinleblanc7795]

Doubt it for Holl

[@esleptheslepth4564]

We as wings fans arent turning the tide. We'd rather have simon up. But petry is so bad hes not on the top of our list to replace. As a whole wings fans are most upset with petry COPP and. CHariot in that order. *Turning the tide is a direct reference to legorocks referring to the wings fans feelings about Ben CHariot not anything else.

[@Bulltrapaskslap]

Real wings fans got watery eyes when p kane ended it against CO in over time last night. Real fans should have nothing to be upset about, at the very least the next week. Yet here you are yapping.

[@esleptheslepth4564]

@parkerbarcikoski649 dude no one said they weren't happy with kane or the beauty that was the end of the game. I'm just telling ya that we aren't letting a decent week skew our vision about the weak points and contracts on the team those are the big 3.

[@vmi4172]

How do you expect to "turn the tide" when Stevie was left with nothing to work with but terrible contracts, cap hell and a mismanaged roster? SY inherited a burning freakin dumpster fire! To add salt to the wound we get screwed by the draft lottery every freakin year, picking top 5 only once since Stevie's been here! SO you know how we are gonna "turn the tide" all things considered? Slowly and painfully and thats exactly how it's been going so we are definitely "turning the tide"!

[@esleptheslepth4564]

@@vmi4172 turning the tide was a direct reference to legorocks saying wings fans are turning the tide on how we feel about Ben Chariot. Not Yzerman or the yzerplan

[@MissionForward3]

Anyone who at this point doubts Steve Yzerman doesn't know the history. Great video commentary!

[@HushPuppy106]

I always knew it was, you guys jus dull.

[@vmi4172]

Chariot was a one man wrecking crew during the Habs run. Thats why it was so shocking to me to see him become a bum after such a dominating defensive performance that playoff. WIth that said, since he's having a bounce back year If Stevie can somehow sucker somebody into taking that contract of our hands this deadline I would trade him for a bag of pucks🤷‍♂

[@nadaduo1765]

chariot is a bum on a terrible contract lol

[@cameronfranke8566]

Ohhhh the same red wings hater that’s jealous he was wrong about them missing the playoffs cause they won’t,you’re making dumb excuses like you always do overall jealousy.

[@user-gg2wk4yp4d]

Hard to believe florida actually paid a 1st for him

[@OFDProductions]

The only bum here is you lol

[@OFDProductions]

You’re a bum

[@OFDProductions]

All I ever see you do is posting hateful comments about the Wings, must be a miserable life. Enjoy watching them in the playoffs

[@mroll1000]

Yzerman is quietly building a juggernaut. Just watch.

[@maximemorinleblanc7795]

Mtl admits the same, going for playoff performances not season. First or last, playoff hockey decides who wins 4 rounds.