Canadiens' Ben Chiarot out six to eight weeks after surgery on hand

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetMarch 15, 2021 - 12:28pm

Montreal Canadiens' Ben Chiarot skates during training camp in Brossard, Que. (Graham Hughes/CP)

The Montreal Canadiens will be without defenceman Ben Chiarot for six to eight weeks as he recovers from surgery on his hand, the team announced Monday.

Ben Chiarot's recovery timeline could mean that he misses the rest of the regular season, which ends May 8 in Toronto. His prorated $3.5-million salary would go to LTIR and would stay there if he doesn't return before the season ends.

— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) March 15, 2021

Chiarot underwent surgery on Monday to repair a fractured hand that he suffered on March 10 against the Vancouver Canucks.

The 29-year-old has one goal and four assists in 25 games for Montreal this season.

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