i think he will eventually start showing a bit more offence too. he seems to be one of those guys that is hard on himself, and Trotz recognizes this, and has worked wonders for him, this year.Played the most last night on D for you guys..
He has become a real shutdown defenseman under this coaching staff and a big surprise ,,,
Man. What a player he’s turning out to be.
Monster game tonight, he's been great all season. Easily our best and most consistent defender. If he ever adds offense to his game he'll be our #1 for sure (I don't expect much offense will come).
He is the real deal, I started this thread and kind of had some idea we would become this type of player, of course I started the thread when either Flintstone or Rubble were running this team.
His biggest issue when coming was when he was turned around behind the net, that part of his game has improved. He is a top pairing guy now, and becoming one of the best defensive dmen in the league, I do think the offense will come, a guy that Trotz was instrumental in turning around is now the best all around dman in the league and that is Carlson... not saying that Pelech will have that kind of ceiling but Trotz has elevated a lot of guys in his 3 cities of coaching
And big credit for Garth Snow of all people on this, he was actually protected in the expansion draft and a lot of heads were shaking.
The head shaking was more for how many draft picks he gave up including a first rounder.He is the real deal, I started this thread and kind of had some idea we would become this type of player, of course I started the thread when either Flintstone or Rubble were running this team.
His biggest issue when coming was when he was turned around behind the net, that part of his game has improved. He is a top pairing guy now, and becoming one of the best defensive dmen in the league, I do think the offense will come, a guy that Trotz was instrumental in turning around is now the best all around dman in the league and that is Carlson... not saying that Pelech will have that kind of ceiling but Trotz has elevated a lot of guys in his 3 cities of coaching
And big credit for Garth Snow of all people on this, he was actually protected in the expansion draft and a lot of heads were shaking.
Monster game tonight, he's been great all season. Easily our best and most consistent defender. If he ever adds offense to his game he'll be our #1 for sure (I don't expect much offense will come).
That 7 man dman draft in 2012 has been a huge plus for us, between all the guys we drafted we now have Leddy, Barzal, Beauvillier and Pelech on our roster
I think people here need more patience. I always thought Pelech was a future number 2 and had to defend him countless times because people judge so quickly. Pelech is a really solid smart defender and has the size to be effective for it. I just know we are going to have problems when Seattle gets into the league. We better trade for futures or something. There are at least 4 D we have to protect...I think Mayfield is gone.
I’d be curious to see what people think a protection scheme will look like. Do we have a thread for that?
He has become a rock on the defensive part of the game which is great but ,
I have a hard time seeing any way he can improve on offensive numbers with no PP time ,,,
Negative. Lamoriello said he’ll be back by training camp.I don't know the specifics of his situation but any chance Pelech is back by the time the playoffs might start which I would assume would be end of June early July?
He’s so good at reading the play and breaking plays up with his stick. Islanders have not had a defenseman like him since Kenny Jonson although he’s not nearly the skater Jonson was.Adam Pelech is the type of player that is invaluable to a team. Underrated, a terrific D man, and good on the cap. He won't score enough to demand a big buck, but his defence solidifies a D. A perfect pairing with Pulock.