Ben Chiarot — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ben Chiarot is an NHL defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Ben Chiarot has 5 goals, 10 assists and 15 points in 82 games, worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ben Chiarot, a 35-year-old defenseman, brings extensive veteran experience to the blueline, having played 13 seasons and 805 career games since being drafted in 2009. Over his career, he has tallied 50 goals and 135 assists for 185 points. His most impactful season, with a 1.7 GAR, occurred early in his career in 2014-15.
This past season, Chiarot played a full 82-game schedule, contributing 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points. His overall impact registered a -1.9 GAR. His primary positive contribution to the team's value was a modest +0.4 GAR from even-strength offense.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 222 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 4, Pick 120 — ATL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -8 | 75 | 103 | 4.9% | 20:49 | 42.2% | 3.9 | 0.1 | -1.9 | -0.35 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | -1.3 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 5 | 14 | 19 | -2.2 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -2.5 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 9 | 12 | 21 | -0.0 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -0.3 |
| 2017-18 | 57 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -0.5 |
| 2016-17 | 59 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -3.1 |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.4 |
| 2014-15 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1.7 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ben Chiarot has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.3).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.7 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Chiarot's GAR this season?
Ben Chiarot has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ben Chiarot's WAR this season?
Ben Chiarot has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ben Chiarot have this season?
Ben Chiarot has 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 82 games this season.
Is Ben Chiarot a good defenseman?
Ben Chiarot ranks in the 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ben Chiarot's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ben Chiarot has accumulated -8.7 career GAR and 185 points.
When was Ben Chiarot drafted?
Ben Chiarot was drafted in 2009 — Round 4, Pick 120 — ATL.