Carlile, Declan #67 (D) - Tampa Lightning - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 190 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: May 18, 2000
Age: 25
Birthplace: Hartland, None
Salary: $0.775M
Cap Hit: $0.775M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
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April 9, 2026 Carlile (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Carlile has been sidelined since mid-March due to his lower-body injury, but he'll be able to return to game action with just under a week remaining in the regular season. Across 38 appearances this year, he's recorded a goal, two assists, 46 hits, 30 blocked shots and 23 PIM while averaging 14:37 of ice time. None
March 14, 2026 Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. - Carlile will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Carolina, after landing on the IR list. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in one goal, three points, 29 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 46 hits across 38 NHL appearances this season. None
March 12, 2026 Carlile sustained an undisclosed injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Red Wings, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. - Carlile left the contest late in the game, so it's not surprising that head coach Jon Cooper didn't have a specific update after the contest. If Carlile misses more time beyond this, Steve Santini will likely draw back into the lineup. None
Jan. 25, 2026 Carlile's point drought extended to 13 games in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Blue Jackets. - Carlile has just two helpers over 20 appearances during his current stint in the NHL. Despite the lack of offense, he may be pressed into a larger role as the Lightning deal with a potential availability crisis on the blue line. Max Crozier (illness) was out Saturday, while Charle-Edouard D'Astous (undisclosed) and Erik Cernak (upper body) left the contest with injuries. The Lightning are also missing Victor Hedman (elbow), Emil Lilleberg (undisclosed) and Ryan McDonagh (lower body) at this time, and it's unclear who will fill out the blue line for Monday's game versus the Mammoth. Carlile has three points over 29 outings but may end up getting top-four minutes if none of the injured defensemen are available. None
Dec. 11, 2025 Carlile was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Carlile has one goal in nine NHL games this season, as he was called up from the minors for the second time this season. Carlile had two goals and nine assists in 16 AHL games before his recall. The Lightning placed Victor Hedman (undisclosed) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. None
Dec. 5, 2025 Carlile was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday. - Carlile has appeared in nine NHL games this year, generating one goal, five shots and nine hits while averaging 12:53 of ice time. The decision to return Carlile to the minors could be an indication that Victor Hedman (undisclosed) will be ready to play versus the Islanders on Saturday, though the Bolts could also bring another player back up from the minors. None
Nov. 26, 2025 Carlile scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames. - The goal was Carlile's first point in five NHL outings this season. The 25-year-old blueliner has been filling in on the third pairing amid a rough run of injuries for the Lightning's defense, which is missing Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh, Erik Cernak and Max Crozier due to undisclosed injuries. Carlile will likely continue to play until one or two of those players are healthy, though he will have to fend off Maxim Groshev for a third-pairing role. None
Nov. 18, 2025 Carlile was called up from the minors Tuesday. - Carlile has just four games of NHL experience, in which he has generated one goal on three shots, two hits and four blocks. The Bolts' decision to bring up the young blueliner from the minors doesn't bode well for the availability of Victor Hedman (undisclosed) against the Devils on Tuesday. Even if Hedman doesn't play, Carlile is far from a lock to get into the lineup Tuesday and would need to edge out Max Crozier or Charle-Edouard D'Astous for minutes. None
Oct. 12, 2025 Carlile scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 overtime win over Hershey on Sunday. - Carlile just missed out on the Lightning's Opening Night roster as one of the last camp cuts. The 25-year-old blueliner has four NHL appearances to his name and would be a leading option for a call-up if the Bolts are short on defensemen at any point. He hasn't been a big scorer in the AHL historically, earning just 70 points over 195 career appearances across four seasons prior to 2025-26. None
Oct. 5, 2025 Carlile was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. - Carlile has made just four regular-season NHL appearances across the past two years, and he'll be left off the Opening Night roster ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. He made 55 regular-season appearances with AHL Syracuse last year and recorded six goals, 10 assists and 52 PIM. He'll presumably head back to Syracuse if he clears waivers and will likely spend most of the season in the minors. None
Jan. 31, 2025 Carlile was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday. - Carlile was called up by Tampa Bay on Monday, and he made two appearances during his stint with the NHL club. He recorded no points, a hit and a plus-1 rating while averaging 13:55 of ice time. He should see a more consistent role in the minors, while Emil Lilleberg will return from his two-game suspension Saturday against the Islanders. None
Jan. 27, 2025 Carlile was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday. - Carlile is poised to replace Emil Lilleberg, who received a two-game suspension Monday, in the lineup for home matchups against the Blackhawks on Tuesday and the Kings on Thursday. The 24-year-old Carlile will most likely skate on the third pairing beside Nick Perbix. Carlile found the back of the net on his only shot in one appearance with the Lightning this season. None
Dec. 18, 2024 Carlile was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday. - Carlile was summoned from the minors Tuesday, but he ended up being a healthy scratch for the Lightning's 5-3 victory over Columbus because Victor Hedman (lower body) was able to play. Carlile might still be recalled before Thursday's tilt against St. Louis -- Tampa Bay has just six healthy defensemen on its roster after sending him down. None
Dec. 17, 2024 Carlile was elevated from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday. - With J.J. Moser (undisclosed) on injured reserve and Victor Hedman (lower body) still questionable, the Bolts could be forced to utilize Carlile against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. In his previous appearance for Tampa this season, the 24-year-old Carlile scored a goal on one shot despite just 11:10 of ice time versus the Kraken on Dec. 14. If he does play Tuesday, Carlile figures to slot into a third-pairing role while Darren Raddysh or Emil Lilleberg could see more minutes. None
Dec. 15, 2024 Carlile was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday. - Carlile made his NHL season debut in Saturday's 5-1 win over Seattle, scoring a goal and blocking two shots in 11:10 of playing time. The Lightning also sent Steven Santini to the minors, which could bode well for the availability of Victor Hedman (lower body) ahead of Tuesday's game versus Columbus. However, the demotions may be for salary cap purposes. None
Dec. 14, 2024 Carlile was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Carlile will provide some reinforcement on Tampa's blueline after both Victor Hedman (lower body) and J.J. Moser (undisclosed) sat out of Friday's practice. Carlile, who appeared in one NHL game last season, has a goal and three points in 21 AHL contests this year. None
June 6, 2024 Carlile signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Thursday. - Carlile played most of the 2023-24 season with AHL Syracuse, where the defenseman had seven goals and 27 points in 61 regular-season games. He made his NHL debut Jan. 4 versus Minnesota, blocking a pair of shots in 11:27 of ice time. Carlile will likely spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors. None
Jan. 5, 2024 Carlile was returned to AHL Syracuse on Friday. - Carlile made his NHL debut Thursday and was a plus-1 with one hit and two blocked shots in 11:27 of action. Carlile has three goals and nine points in 31 AHL games this season. None
Jan. 4, 2024 Carlile was called up from AHL Syracuse on Thursday. - The Lightning promoted Carlile and fellow defenseman Sean Day while putting Mikhail Sergachev on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Carlile is likely a depth defenseman at this time with the Lightning. He has three goals and six assists in 31 AHL games this season. None

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2026-04-09 analysis Carlile has been sidelined since mid-March due to his lower-body injury, but he'll be able to return to game action with just under a week remaining in the regular season. Across 38 appearances this year, he's recorded a goal, two assists, 46 hits, 30 blocked shots and 23 PIM while averaging 14:37 of ice time.
2026-04-09 update Carlile (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
2026-04-04 Injury Status IR IR-LT
2026-03-15 injury_note Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday.
2026-03-15 analysis Carlile will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Carolina, after landing on the IR list. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in one goal, three points, 29 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 46 hits across 38 NHL appearances this season. Carlile has a goal, three points, 23 PIM, 46 hits and 30 blocks in 38 outings in 2025-26. His exit from the lineup coincides with Erik Cernak returning Saturday versus Carolina from an undisclosed injury. Carlile will be in the mix for a third-pairing spot once he's healthy.
2026-03-15 update Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday.
2026-03-15 injury_note Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
2026-03-15 analysis Carlile has a goal, three points, 23 PIM, 46 hits and 30 blocks in 38 outings in 2025-26. His exit from the lineup coincides with Erik Cernak returning Saturday versus Carolina from an undisclosed injury. Carlile will be in the mix for a third-pairing spot once he's healthy. Carlile will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Carolina, after landing on the IR list. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in one goal, three points, 29 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 46 hits across 38 NHL appearances this season.
2026-03-15 update Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
2026-03-15 injury_note Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday.
2026-03-15 analysis Carlile will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Carolina, after landing on the IR list. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in one goal, three points, 29 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 46 hits across 38 NHL appearances this season. Carlile has a goal, three points, 23 PIM, 46 hits and 30 blocks in 38 outings in 2025-26. His exit from the lineup coincides with Erik Cernak returning Saturday versus Carolina from an undisclosed injury. Carlile will be in the mix for a third-pairing spot once he's healthy.
2026-03-15 update Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday.
2026-03-15 injury_note Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
2026-03-15 analysis Carlile has a goal, three points, 23 PIM, 46 hits and 30 blocks in 38 outings in 2025-26. His exit from the lineup coincides with Erik Cernak returning Saturday versus Carolina from an undisclosed injury. Carlile will be in the mix for a third-pairing spot once he's healthy. Carlile will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Carolina, after landing on the IR list. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in one goal, three points, 29 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 46 hits across 38 NHL appearances this season.
2026-03-15 update Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
2026-03-14 injury_note Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday.
2026-03-14 analysis Carlile will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Carolina, after landing on the IR list. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in one goal, three points, 29 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 46 hits across 38 NHL appearances this season. Carlile has a goal, three points, 23 PIM, 46 hits and 30 blocks in 38 outings in 2025-26. His exit from the lineup coincides with Erik Cernak returning Saturday versus Carolina from an undisclosed injury. Carlile will be in the mix for a third-pairing spot once he's healthy.
2026-03-14 update Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. Carlile (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks, the team announced Saturday.
2026-03-14 Injury Text Undisclosed Lower Body
2026-03-14 injury_note Carlile sustained an undisclosed injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Red Wings, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
2026-03-14 analysis Carlile will miss at least the next three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Carolina, after landing on the IR list. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in one goal, three points, 29 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 46 hits across 38 NHL appearances this season.
2026-03-14 Date Injured 2026-03-12 2026-03-14
2026-03-14 update Carlile (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
2026-03-14 ir No Yes
2026-03-14 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY IR
2026-03-12 injury_note Carlile sustained an undisclosed injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Red Wings, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
2026-03-12 analysis Carlile left the contest late in the game, so it's not surprising that head coach Jon Cooper didn't have a specific update after the contest. If Carlile misses more time beyond this, Steve Santini will likely draw back into the lineup.
2026-03-12 Date Injured 2026-03-12
2026-03-12 update Carlile sustained an undisclosed injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Red Wings, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
2026-03-12 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2026-03-12 Injury Text Undisclosed
2026-03-12 Injured No Yes
2026-01-25 analysis Carlile has just two helpers over 20 appearances during his current stint in the NHL. Despite the lack of offense, he may be pressed into a larger role as the Lightning deal with a potential availability crisis on the blue line. Max Crozier (illness) was out Saturday, while Charle-Edouard D'Astous (undisclosed) and Erik Cernak (upper body) left the contest with injuries. The Lightning are also mis
2026-01-25 update Carlile's point drought extended to 13 games in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Blue Jackets.
2026-01-06 Weight 192 lb 190 lb
2025-12-11 analysis Carlile has one goal in nine NHL games this season, as he was called up from the minors for the second time this season. Carlile had two goals and nine assists in 16 AHL games before his recall. The Lightning placed Victor Hedman (undisclosed) on injured reserve in a corresponding move.
2025-12-11 update Carlile was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
2025-12-05 analysis Carlile has appeared in nine NHL games this year, generating one goal, five shots and nine hits while averaging 12:53 of ice time. The decision to return Carlile to the minors could be an indication that Victor Hedman (undisclosed) will be ready to play versus the Islanders on Saturday, though the Bolts could also bring another player back up from the minors.
2025-12-05 update Carlile was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.
2025-11-27 analysis The goal was Carlile's first point in five NHL outings this season. The 25-year-old blueliner has been filling in on the third pairing amid a rough run of injuries for the Lightning's defense, which is missing Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh, Erik Cernak and Max Crozier due to undisclosed injuries. Carlile will likely continue to play until one or two of those players are healthy, though he will have
2025-11-27 update Carlile scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flames.
2025-11-18 analysis Carlile has just four games of NHL experience, in which he has generated one goal on three shots, two hits and four blocks. The Bolts' decision to bring up the young blueliner from the minors doesn't bode well for the availability of Victor Hedman (undisclosed) against the Devils on Tuesday. Even if Hedman doesn't play, Carlile is far from a lock to get into the lineup Tuesday and would need to ed
2025-11-18 update Carlile was called up from the minors Tuesday.
2025-10-13 analysis Carlile just missed out on the Lightning's Opening Night roster as one of the last camp cuts. The 25-year-old blueliner has four NHL appearances to his name and would be a leading option for a call-up if the Bolts are short on defensemen at any point. He hasn't been a big scorer in the AHL historically, earning just 70 points over 195 career appearances across four seasons prior to 2025-26.
2025-10-13 update Carlile scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 overtime win over Hershey on Sunday.
2025-10-05 analysis Carlile has made just four regular-season NHL appearances across the past two years, and he'll be left off the Opening Night roster ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. He made 55 regular-season appearances with AHL Syracuse last year and recorded six goals, 10 assists and 52 PIM. He'll presumably head back to Syracuse if he clears waivers and will likely spend most of the season in the minors.
2025-10-05 update Carlile was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
2025-09-19 Weight 185 lb 192 lb
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Tampa Lightning