I don't think it would be a stretch to say he's been the most defensively consistent player we've seen since Kenny Jonsson. I still say it was his injury that led to their regular season slide
- keaner17

100% he is so good at calming the oppositions forecheck and getting the puck out.

Dare I say Dennis Potvin? The smart outlet pass and d side of the game? Certainly not offensively. But his D adds to our defense so much.

Well he’s certainly been noticeable in a good way tonight.
- Wildschwein

Agreed. Really hope it starts tonight.

Good comparison. I think of Pelech like the Isles Rod Langway.
- ses111

I think of Leo Komarov as the participation winner

100% he is so good at calming the oppositions forecheck and getting the puck out.

Dare I say Dennis Potvin? The smart outlet pass and d side of the game? Certainly not offensively. But his D adds to our defense so much.
- nyisles7

Wooooo pull back those reigns there.

100% he is so good at calming the oppositions forecheck and getting the puck out.

Dare I say Dennis Potvin? The smart outlet pass and d side of the game? Certainly not offensively. But his D adds to our defense so much.
- nyisles7

If he had average offensive skills he'd be a true #1

Wooooo pull back those reigns there.
- Cptmjl

I would say more Dave Langevin in terms of Isles dynasty dmen.

Wooooo pull back those reigns there.
- Cptmjl

Yeah Denny was one of the best and certainly had an offensive game to match the defense but Pelly in the D zone and his gap play in the neutral zone is just so (frank)ing good. Maybe as good as Denny.

If he had average offensive skills he'd be a true #1
- Upstate_isles

He’s a number 1 for me. Guy is just crazy good.

I would say more Dave Langevin in terms of Isles dynasty dmen.
- ses111

Dave was a bit sluggish compared to Pelly in my opinion which is why they paired him with Persson kinda like JB and Leddy.

Yeah Denny was one of the best and certainly had an offensive game to match the defense but Pelly in the D zone and his gap play in the neutral zone is just so (frank)ing good. Maybe as good as Denny.
- nyisles7

Reminds me of a young Dean Chynoweth.

He’s a number 1 for me. Guy is just crazy good.
- nyisles7

100%

Reminds me of a young Dean Chynoweth.
- Cptmjl

Ass

I would say more Dave Langevin in terms of Isles dynasty dmen.
- ses111

Fair comparison.

Dave was a bit sluggish compared to Pelly in my opinion which is why they paired him with Persson kinda like JB and Leddy.
- nyisles7

Both very strong defensive dmen and not much offense. Both around the same size Bam Bam was an even bigger hitter.

He’s a number 1 for me. Guy is just crazy good.
- nyisles7

True number ones can sore too

Dave was a bit sluggish compared to Pelly in my opinion which is why they paired him with Persson kinda like JB and Leddy.
- nyisles7

The entire NHL in the 80s was a bit sluggish by today's standards.

He’s a number 1 for me. Guy is just crazy good.
- nyisles7

Dare I say number 3 in the program, number 1 in your ❤️ 😘?

God damnit

- JimmyP

Too much chasing

Well well well, here we go again with an important 3rd period

Nothing Varly can do there. Need to box out those guys.

Nothing Varly can do there. Need to box out those guys.
- nyisles7

Pelech on the ice there. That goal does not happen with Bam Bam.

The entire NHL in the 80s was a bit sluggish by today's standards.
- JohnScammo

He would have been dump truck sluggish now