Islanders ink Pelech to four-year pact
Hoping Rookie Can Fill ‘Important Defensive Role’ Going Forward
With proven defenseman Travis Hamonic moving from Downtown Brooklyn to Calgary, the New York Islanders are hoping their youth movement can help fill the void left by the veteran blue liner.
Young defenseman Adam Pelech figures to log many more minutes on the ice than he did during his rookie campaign next season, especially after general manager Garth Snow inked him to a four-year contract worth a reported $6.4 million on Monday.
Pelech, 22, appeared in 44 games with the Islanders last year, scoring three goals, picking up seven assists and earning the trust of his veteran teammates along the way.