Thomas Chabot Placed on Injured Reserve with Upper-Body Injury, Outlook for Future Seasons

Thomas Chabot, the Ottawa Senators' top defenseman, was recently placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. This adds to a history of injuries for the 27-year-old, who has consistently reached the 30-point milestone in his past six campaigns despite never playing more than 71 games in a season and appearing in fewer than 60 in two of his last three. Last season, he recorded nine goals and 30 points in 51 contests, and in 2022-23, he tallied 11 goals and 41 points in 68 games before wrist surgery, though he was expected to be ready for the start of this season. Chabot is a workhorse, averaging 26:12 of ice time last season, second in the league. He's locked into a top-pair role and the first power-play unit, making him a strong candidate for 30-40 points, with 50-point upside if healthy, especially if paired with Jakob Chychrun. Despite a concerning minus-15 rating last season, his offensive potential is high, and he's considered a buy-low fantasy candidate.