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 -1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Declan Carlile is an undrafted defenseman who has carved out a role as a depth blueliner, playing 46 games over three seasons. His offensive production is limited, with a career total of 2 goals and 4 points, including 1 goal and 3 points in 42 current games.
The 26-year-old's overall impact is minimal, reflected by his current and peak GAR of 0.2. His primary contribution comes from even-strength defense, where he provides a modest +0.4 GAR.
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 | 48.9% | 2.1 | 0.1 | -1.5 | -0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +1.8 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 46th, WAR 46th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1.5 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Declan Carlile has been worth -1.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 46th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.5 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 -1.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 46th percentile of NHL players.
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 46th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.5) in the 2025-26 season.