Thomas Chabot

Thomas Chabot
Chabot with the Ottawa Senators on January 22, 2022
Born (1997-01-30) January 30, 1997 (age 29)
Sainte-Marie, Quebec
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team Ottawa Senators
NHL draft 18th overall, 2015
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 2016–present

Thomas Chabot (born January 30, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their captain.

Chabot is a one-time All-Star, being named one in 2019.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Chabot played four seasons with the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with the Sea Dogs. He won the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the QMJHL's defenceman of the year, Paul Dumont Trophy as the QMJHL's personality of the year, and the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the QMJHL's playoff most valuable player. He was named to the First All-Star Team and Second All-Star Team. He played in the BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

He was drafted 18th overall by the Ottawa Senators of the 2015 NHL entry draft. On September 30, 2015, Chabot signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Senators.

On October 18, 2016, Chabot made his NHL debut in a 7–4 win against the Arizona Coyotes. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Henderson Silver Knights after the game before being brought back up 13 games later. On October 13, 2017, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Ryan Dzingel goal in a 6–0 win against the Calgary Flames. On December 1, 2017, Chabot scored his first NHL goal against Thomas Greiss in a 6–5 win against the New York Islanders. Chabot was selected to play in his first All-Star Game on January 24, 2019. On September 19, 2019, Chabot signed a eight-year, $64 million contract to stay with the Senators.

On September 29, 2026, the team named Chabot as the 11th captain in Senators franchise history.

References

  1. ↑ "Scoring leader Abramov named MVP; Hischier, Chabot called on twice at QMJHL awards". The Chronicle-Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Scoring leader Abramov named MVP; Hischier, Chabot called on twice at QMJHL awards". The Chronicle-Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Sea Dogs crowned President Cup champs, again!". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "News Release: Senators sign defenceman Thomas Chabot to entry-level contract". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot makes NHL debut". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Anderson makes 25 saves, Senators score six to shut out Flames". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Senators score six against Islanders to end losing streak". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Chabot on his way to All-Star Weekend". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Ottawa Senators sign Thomas Chabot to an eight-year contract extension". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Ottawa Senators name Thomas Chabot as 11th captain in franchise history". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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