ADAM PELECH NEWS

Takes puck to face Pelech didn't return to Friday's game against the Sabres after taking a puck to the face in the second period, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

Impact There was no update on Pelech's status after the contest, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game against the Rangers. With Mike Reilly (upper body) also exiting Friday's contest, the Islanders may need to call up a defenseman if neither injured blueliner is able to suit up.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist Pelech logged an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact Pelech is up to four helpers through seven contests, a surprisingly fruitful start to the year for the shutdown blueliner. He's added 11 shots on net, 14 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Pelech typically plays in a second-pairing role, but he doesn't have a clear path to power-play time, so it's unlikely he's able to continue producing a point roughly every other game.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper in win Pelech notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Pelech's first point of the year was a secondary helper on Brock Nelson's game-winning goal in the second period. Through three games, Pelech has added five shots on net, five hits and two blocked shots. The 30-year-old defenseman is seeing top-four minutes for the Islanders, but he has minimal power-play time. He's topped the 20-point mark in two of the previous three campaigns and can chip in 100-plus blocks, giving him some fantasy value in deep formats.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs two assists Pelech notched a pair of assists in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.

Impact Pelelch set up Pierre Engvall in the second period before adding a second helper on Casey Cizikas' game-tying marker in the third. The 29-year-old Pelech had gone six games without a point prior to Thursday while logging just two assists in his last 16 contests. The blueliner is up to 16 points (one goal, 15 assists) through 55 games this season.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper in win Pelech notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Pelech has four helpers and a plus-6 rating over his last four games. The defenseman stayed warm by helping out on a Kyle MacLean tally in the second period. Pelech is up to 12 points, 44 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 39 hits and a plus-1 rating through 38 outings this season. He should continue to see top-four minutes as a steady defensive presence with modest offensive upside.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets two assists Pelech recorded two assists and one hit in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Impact With 23:43 of ice time, Pelech played the second most minutes for the Islanders and provided two assists to help the Islanders win their fourth consecutive game. In his past eight games, the 29-year old first pairing defenseman has one goal, five assists, 16 blocked shots, 10 shots on goal and 10 hits. Pelech is limited in his point production - he only has 11 points in 37 games played - but is a solid option for leagues that value blocked shots.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two points including OT winner Pelech scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Penguins.

Impact The veteran blueliner delivered only the second GWG of his career, cruising into the Pittsburgh end and ripping a shot blocker side past Alex Nedeljkovic. It was Pelech's first goal of 2023-24 and his second multi-point performance of the season, with the other coming Nov. 22 against the Flyers. He has just eight points in 31 games, but five of those points have come in his last eight contests.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Pelech nets game-winner in OT as Isles clip Penguins Adam Pelech scored his first goal of the season with a snap shot from the slot 57 seconds into overtime to give the visiting New York Island...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Adam Pelech's overtime goal lifts Islanders past skidding Penguins 5-4 Adam Pelech beat Alex Nedeljkovic 57 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders past the skidding Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nabs helper Pelech notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact Pelech helped out on Bo Horvat's insurance marker in the second period. All five of Pelech's points this season are assists, and two of them have come over his last four outings. The 29-year-old defenseman has added 29 shots on net, 24 hits, 46 blocked shots, 17 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 27 outings. His lack of offense likely keeps him off the radar in most fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday Pelech (upper body) is expected to suit up Monday against Toronto, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Pelech has been held to just four assists through 25 games this season. He missed the Islanders' last game before the All-Star break but will limit that absence to just one game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Monday Pelech (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Leafs on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Pelech looks poised to return versus Toronto after practicing with the team but coach Patrick Roy wouldn't go so far as to confirm the blueliner was ready to suit up. Injuries have limited the 29-year-old Pelech to a mere 25 outings this season in which he recorded four points, 19 hits and 42 blocks. At this point, Pelech will be hard-pressed to reach the 20-point threshold, a mark he hit in each of the previous two seasons.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Pelech (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Panthers, Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Pelech suffered the injury late in Thursday's loss to Montreal, and it'll ultimately keep him sidelined Saturday when the Islanders host the Panthers. Pelech, who is day-to-day per Gross, has four assists in 25 games this season. Samuel Bolduc will likely slot into the lineup in his absence.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher gets five-game supsension for elbowing Adam Pelech's head Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher was suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam...

JANUARY 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Canadiens' Gallagher suspended 5 games for an illegal check to the head of Islanders' Adam Pelech

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has been suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech

JANUARY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Sustains upper-body injury Pelech suffered an upper-body injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Canadiens, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Andrew Gross of Newsday r...

Impact Pelech's injury came after a blatant elbow to the head from Brendan Gallagher. Given Pelech's history of concussions, the Islanders figure to be very cautious with his recovery, especially with the bye week and All-Star break coming soon. It's unclear if he'll play Saturday versus the Panthers.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from LTIR Pelech (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Semyon Varlamov (lower body) was put on injured reserve. Pelech appears to be ready to return from a 20-game absence Tuesday versus Vancouver. He has three assists, 17 PIM, 16 shots on goal, 28 blocked shots and 15 hits across 16 appearances this season. Pelech is projected to replace Samuel Bolduc in the lineup.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to returning Pelech (upper body) will be eligible to be activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, but according to coach Lane Lambert, "it's still going to be a while" until the defense...

Impact Pelech had only collected three helpers through 16 games before suffering the upper-body injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't feel compelled to track his status. Once activated, the 29-year-old blueliner will likely slot into a top-four role for the Islanders.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Staple: Adam Pelech is out long-term, so what's next for the Islanders? With Adam Pelech and Matt Martin out, could the Islanders look for a trade?

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Islanders beat Senators in first half of back-to-back, Adam Pelech on LTIR NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Islanders put Adam Pelech on long-term IR, Matt Martin on IR Jan 30, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom (23) battles for the puck with New York Islander...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Islanders put Adam Pelech on long-term IR, Matt Martin on IR Jan 30, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom (23) battles for the puck with New York Islander...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on injured reserve Pelech suffered an upper-body injury Friday and was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Pelech was injured during his second shift of the game early in the opening period versus Ottawa, and did not return. The Islanders went with five defensemen the rest of the way in a 5-3 victory. Pelech has three assists, 15 hits and 28 blocked shots in 16 games this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Monday Pelech (lower body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against Edmonton, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Pelech has missed the last two games and three of the last four overall. He's also been held to just one assist in 10 appearances. The 29-year-old will slide back into a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision against Oilers Pelech (lower body) will be a game-time call versus Edmonton on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Pelech has been out of the lineup for three of the club's last four contests due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the defender was mired in a nine-game pointless streak and is still looking for his first goal of the season. Considering the Toronto native is coming off a career-high six goals last year, extended goal droughts for Pelech should be expected.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE