Lightning Re-Sign Promising Prospect Defender

The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying busy, as they have re-signed defenseman Declan Carlile to a two-year, two-way contract. 

Carlile, 24, spent the majority of this season down in the AHL with the Syracuse Crunch. It was a solid year for the Flint, Michigan native, as he had seven goals to go along with a career-high 27 points in 61 games. This was after he posted eight goals and 24 points in 69 games during 2022-23, his first full season with the Crunch.

Carlile's solid play got the attention of the Lightning, as he also appeared in his first career NHL game on Jan. 4 against the Minnesota Wild. During that contest, he had one hit and two blocks.  Now, his goal will be to secure more chances with the NHL squad from here.