Declan Carlile — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Declan Carlile is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Declan Carlile has 1 goals, 2 assists and 3 points in 42 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A depth defenseman, Declan Carlile is still working to solidify his place in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his three career seasons, he has played 46 games, recording a modest 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points. His peak GAR of 0.6 came in 2024-25.
This past season, Carlile played 42 games, contributing 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) and a -0.3 GAR, indicating a challenging year. While he offers a minor positive in even-strength defense, his overall impact suggests he remains a fringe NHL player.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +5 | 40 | 33 | 3.0% | 14:47 | 48.8% | 1.7 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.05 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +0.2 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 40th, WAR 40th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Declan Carlile has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 40th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Declan Carlile's GAR this season?
Declan Carlile has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 40th percentile of NHL players.
What is Declan Carlile's WAR this season?
Declan Carlile has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 40th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Declan Carlile have this season?
Declan Carlile has 1 goals and 2 assists for 3 points in 42 games this season.
Is Declan Carlile a good defenseman?
Declan Carlile ranks in the 40th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Declan Carlile's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Declan Carlile has accumulated 0.6 career GAR and 4 points.