Declan Carlile joined the Pittsburgh Penguins on a two-year, $3 million contract after spending the 2025-26 season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he recorded one goal and three points in 42 NHL games. Known as a steady, stay-at-home defenseman, Carlile has shown solid performance metrics at 5v5 play, controlling over 50% of scoring chances. He is expected to contribute defensively and on the penalty kill, aiming to improve on last year’s defensive struggles. The Penguins anticipate that Carlile, tracked for years, could significantly impact their roster with more than 42 games this season.
