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 -2.8 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 52.2% | 7.1 | 0.2 | -2.8 | -0.50 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.9 | +0.8 | -0.1 | -2.0 |
League percentile rank: points 34th, GAR 18th, WAR 18th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -2.8 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 0 | 21 | 21 | -0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 61 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2.0 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 4.5 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -3.1 |
| 2016-17 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.6 |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Adam Pelech has been worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 18th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.8 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-2).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.5 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 -2.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 18th percentile of NHL players.
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 18th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.8) in the 2025-26 season.