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

PositionDefenseman
TeamNew York Islanders
Shoots / CatchesL
Height6'3"
Weight212 lb
Draft2012 — Round 3, Pick 65 — NYI

2025-26 Season Stats

GPGAP+/-PIMShotsS%TOI/GPCF%xGGame ScoreGARWAR
8241216+4501223.3%20:5352.2%7.10.2-2.8-0.50

GAR Component Breakdown

Even-Strength OffenseEven-Strength DefensePower-Play OffenseShorthanded 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)

SeasonGPGAPGAR
2025-268241216-2.8
2024-256002121-0.4
2023-245811516-0.8
2022-2361615212.5
2021-2278325281.1
2020-2156410142.0
2019-20381890.6
2018-1978516214.5
2017-187831619-3.1
2016-174437100.6
2015-1690220.2

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.