Adam Pelech — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Adam Pelech is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Adam Pelech has 4 goals, 12 assists and 16 points in 82 games, worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An 11-season veteran on the blueline, Adam Pelech has played 642 career games, recording 177 points. His most impactful season, measured by a 3.5 GAR, came in 2018-19.
In the current season, Pelech appeared in all 82 games, tallying 16 points (4 goals, 12 assists). While his overall GAR stands at -1.4, he did contribute positively in even-strength offense, which accounted for +1.1 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 65 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 4 | 12 | 16 | +4 | 50 | 122 | 3.3% | 20:53 | 46.9% | 5.6 | 0.2 | -1.4 | -0.25 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | -0.1 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 34th, GAR 22th, WAR 22th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 61 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 0.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1.7 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1.6 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 3.5 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -0.9 |
| 2016-17 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -0.8 |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Adam Pelech has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 22nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.5 in 2018-19.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adam Pelech's GAR this season?
Adam Pelech has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Adam Pelech's WAR this season?
Adam Pelech has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Adam Pelech have this season?
Adam Pelech has 4 goals and 12 assists for 16 points in 82 games this season.
Is Adam Pelech a good defenseman?
Adam Pelech ranks in the 22nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Adam Pelech's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Adam Pelech has accumulated 4.4 career GAR and 177 points.
When was Adam Pelech drafted?
Adam Pelech was drafted in 2012 — Round 3, Pick 65 — NYI.