Dan Muse Defends Declan Carlile Amid Mounting On-Ice Struggles

Head coach Dan Muse has come to the defense of Declan Carlile following mounting criticism of the defenseman's recent performances. While acknowledging that Carlile has struggled in key situations and has been on the ice for a team-high 19 5-on-5 goals against, Muse emphasized that patience is necessary for his ongoing development. Despite the high number of goals allowed, coaching staff remains committed to balancing legitimate performance criticism with long-term growth.