UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JANUARY 18: Skating in his 300th NHL game, Brandon Carlo #25 of the Boston Bruins is checked by Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during the second period at the Nassau Coliseum on January 18, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders have a very three key RFA’s to worry about this offseason, including top-pairing defenseman Adam Pelech. Pelech, who is one of the best defensive defensemen in the league, is an integral part of the Islanders’ identity.
Their goal is to play a defensively sound game and that’s exactly what Pelech brings to the table.