The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed NCAA Free Agent defenseman Declan Carlile to an entry-level contract. The entry-level contract will start with the 2022-23 season. Because Carlile will turn 22 in May, his entry-level contract is only for two years. He’ll report to the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL for the remainder of the 2021-22 season on an amateur try-out.
Carlile is listed at 6’2” and 192 pounds and is a left-handed defenseman. Carlile was first eligible for the NHL Entry Draft in 2018. In his draft year, he played for the Wllington Dukes of the OJHL recording six goals and 39 points in 54 games plus five goals and 13 points in 25 playoff games.