TSN insider believes Ben Chiarot trade could come very soon

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes began the team's roster rebuild on Monday afternoon by shipping Tyler Toffoli off to the Calgary Flames for Tyler Pitlick, prospect Emil Heineman, a first round pick in 2022 and a fifth round pick in 2023.

The next name likely to be on the move is defenceman Ben Chiarot. TSN's Darren Dreger mentioned during Insider Trading on Tuesday night that Chiarot was almost included in the Toffoli trade to Calgary, but the price got too high for Flames general manager Brad Treliving.

"Forward Tyler Toffoli was always the focus from Calgary's perspective, but there was a willingness to consider a bigger trade involving a defenceman, namely Ben Chiarot. But when you look at how significant that transaction would be from Montreal's standpoint, they got a haul for Toffoli including a prospect and a first-round draft pick. So you know Chiarot, as the market unfolds for Montreal, is going to require a first round draft pick coming back as well," Dreger said.

He added, "At that point over the weekend, it got a little bit too rich for the Flames. I do believe that Flames general manager Brad Treliving will try to add a least another depth defenceman and maybe another depth forward."

TSN's Pierre LeBrun mentioned that he expected Chiarot will be on the move within the next seven to ten days with Florida, Boston, the New York Rangers and St. Louis interested. LeBrun also said that it's possible Calgary circles back.

"The internal debate for the Canadiens now, after they almost dealt Chiarot in the Calgary deal, is how long they drag this out with Chiarot because there's already sizeable interest with other teams. You name a playoff contender; I believe they've phoned. The likes of Florida, Boston, the New York Rangers, St. Louis, among others. The Flames could [also] circle back on Chiarot at some point," LeBrun said.

"The debate the Habs have is that there was a minor scare for Chiarot over the weekend, what happens if that happens again? Do they decide to take the best offer soon? I believe that could happen within the next seven to 10 days. You mentioned a first-round pick, I think they'd love to get a first plus an asset."

Chiarot, 30, has appeared in 44 games for the Canadiens this season, tallying nine points (five goals, four assists), thirty-six penalty minutes and is a minus-twenty-seven.

Source: Insider Trading - TSN

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