Adam Pelech — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Adam Pelech is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Adam Pelech has 3 points (1 goals, 2 assists) in 14 games, a 18-point pace over 84 games. He is 14th on the New York Islanders in scoring. All 3 came at even strength. He is averaging 20:30 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A veteran defenseman playing top-pair minutes, Adam Pelech has a modest overall impact, though he finishes below what his chances suggest. This limitation impacts his offensive output despite his significant role.
Pelech's deployment highlights his defensive responsibilities, but his offensive production is often less than what would be expected from his opportunities.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Born | August 16, 1994 (age 32) in Toronto, Canada |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 65 — NYI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 19 | 17 | 5.9% | 20:30 | 39.6% | 0.5 | 0.2 | -1.1 | -0.19 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +0.2 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:30 | 17 | 5.9% | 0 | 2 | 0.21 | 0.5 | -0.14 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1.1 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 61 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0.9 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1.3 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -1.0 |
| 2016-17 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.4 |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Adam Pelech has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.4 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 -1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Adam Pelech's WAR this season?
Adam Pelech has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Adam Pelech have this season?
Adam Pelech has 1 goals and 2 assists for 3 points in 14 games this season.
Is Adam Pelech a good defenseman?
Adam Pelech ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Adam Pelech's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Adam Pelech has accumulated -0.8 career GAR and 180 points.
How tall is Adam Pelech, and how much does he weigh?
Adam Pelech is 6'3" tall and weighs 212 lb. Born August 16, 1994 (age 32) in Toronto, Canada.
How does Adam Pelech score across situations in 2026-27?
Adam Pelech has 3 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Adam Pelech's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Adam Pelech has scored on 5.9% of 17 shots in 2026-27.