The Pros & Cons Of Trading The Most Moveable Islanders’ Defenseman
If the Islanders trade Adam Pelech this summer, they could create flexibility for the future. They could also become a significantly worse defensive team in 2026-27.
There’s been a ton of talk about the New York Islanders potentially trading veteran defenseman Adam Pelech.
There are plenty of reasons why Pelech could be the guy on the move:
Pelech has a modified no-trade clause, while Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield have full no-trade clauses.
Alexander Romanov, whose no-trade clause kicks in on July 1, 2027, isn’t being moved after just the first season of an eight-year deal.
Head coach Pete DeBoer believes that prospect Isaiah George looked like an NHL defenseman.
Kashawn Aitcheson could be a factor at the NHL level in 2027-28, meaning there needs to be room for him.
Matthew Schaefer is not going anywhere.
But let’s be clear on one thing.