Declan Carlile Defended by Head Coach Dan Muse Amid Recent Struggles

Head coach Dan Muse publicly defended defenseman Declan Carlile despite high-leverage defensive mistakes and leading team defensemen in 5-on-5 goals against (19). Muse highlighted Carlile's penalty-killing contributions, big clears, and key growth steps in taking on a larger NHL role. The 26-year-old blue-liner continues navigating growing pains as Pittsburgh evaluates his upside in heavy ice time.