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Agrees to two-year contract Perunovich signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Impact Perunovich had nine goals, 49 points and 54 PIM in 64 regular-season outings with AHL Tucson in 2025-26. The 27-year-old might be in the mix to start the upcoming season with LA as its seventh defenseman, but there's a good chance Perunovich will end up in the minors.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up three assists for Tucson Perunovich recorded three assists in AHL Tucson's 5-4 win over Henderson on Saturday.

Impact Perunovich has displayed quality scoring with nine goals and 40 helpers over 64 outings this season. That includes two goals and 11 assists over his last 11 contests. The 27-year-old's scoring ability hasn't translated to the NHL, and at this point, it's not clear when he might get another chance at hockey's highest level.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Perunovich was assigned to AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Impact Perunovich practiced with Utah on Saturday after being summoned from the minors. He has earned three goals and 30 points in 43 AHL appearances this campaign.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Joins NHL club Perunovich was summoned from AHL Tucson on Saturday.

Impact Perunovich had two goals, seven assists, 18 shots on net, 15 hits and 37 blocked shots between the Blues and Islanders across 35 regular-season appearances in 2024-25, but he has yet to see NHL action this season. He has registered three goals and 30 points in 43 AHL appearances this campaign.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Three-point effort in AHL win Perunovich scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Tucson's 5-4 overtime win over Bakersfield on Friday.

Impact The goal was Perunovich's first of the season. Through 22 outings, he's racked up 15 points, 25 shots on net and a minus-5 rating. The defenseman is set for his first full AHL campaign after splitting time between the AHL and NHL in most of the last four years, as well as an injury-riddled 2022-23. His scoring potential is still obvious, but he has no clear path to the Mammoth's roster.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Thursday Perunovich was placed on waivers by the Mammoth on Thursday.

Impact Perunovich split time between the Blues and Islanders last year but joined the Mammoth on a one-year, two-way contract during the offseason. The 27-year-old was unable to land a spot on Utah's Opening Night roster, and he'll head to AHL Tucson if he clears waivers. However, he's made at least 35 regular-season appearances in the NHL in each of the last two campaigns, so he'll likely be a top candidate to be called up if the Mammoth need additional depth.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands two-way deal Perunovich inked a one-year, two-way contract with Utah on Tuesday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Perunovich played in just 35 combined games for the Blues and Islanders last year in which he notched two goals and seven helpers. A change of scenery should do the Minnesota native some good, though he may have to spend some time in the minors this season, given the two-way nature of his new deal.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To become unrestricted free agent Perunovich was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Islanders and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact It looked like the Blues might have had something in Perunovich during his rookie season in 2023-24, when he posted 17 assists in 54 games. However, last year, he became a regular healthy scratch with the Blues, was then traded to the Islanders and then ended the season as a regular healthy scratch in Long Island. Now, after being cut loose by New York, the 26-year-old will be looking for a new home in free agency to continue his career.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rare appearance Tuesday Perunovich played in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Perunovich drew in for Alexander Romanov (illness) in the penultimate game of the season. The 26-year-old Perunovich had been scratched for the previous 23 contests. He's a pending restricted free agent heading into the summer, and it's unclear if the Islanders are interesting in keeping him around. He's produced nine points, 18 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 33 appearances between the Islanders and the Blues, but Perunovich's skill set was a bit redundant on a team that also rostered Tony DeAngelo and Adam Boqvist in the second half of the campaign.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in press box Perunovich was scratched for the eighth straight game in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact Perunovich had a big run of playing time after he was traded to the Islanders from the Blues, drawing into nine straight games and earning three assists. The Islanders' defense corps has gotten healthier since then -- only Adam Boqvist (upper body) is currently dealing with an injury. That still leaves eight healthy blueliners available, and it appears Perunovich is on the bottom rung of the ladder, with Scott Mayfield getting the first chance to replace Boqvist. For the season, Perunovich has nine points, 18 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 33 appearances, and there's no guarantee he plays regularly over the final month of the campaign.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist Saturday Perunovich accounted for an even-strength assist, two PIM, one shot on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in 24:39 of ice time in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Perunovich utilized his offensive ability when he single-handedly set up Anders Lee's 23rd goal of the season at 7:17 of the middle frame. Perunovich has earned three helpers over seven outings with the Islanders since being acquired in a trade from the Blues on Jan. 27. The left-shot blueliner's mobility has been a welcomed addition for a club that is riddled with injuries on the back end. Perunovich's 24:39 of ice time Saturday was a season high, and considering his power-play role on the second unit, the 26-year-old makes for a speculative add in formats that prioritize scoring -- he doesn't factor in much in categories such as hits, blocked shots and PIM.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in team debut Perunovich notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Perunovich has a chance at a fresh start after exhausting his opportunities with the Blues, which resulted in him being trade to the defense-needy Islanders. His tenure with his new team is off to a positive start -- he logged 18:52 of ice time in a third-pairing role in his team debut. Perunovich should play regularly while Noah Dobson (lower body) and Ryan Pulock (upper body) are out. Perunoich has seven points, 11 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 25 appearances this season.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 5 vs COL 2: Scott Perunovich | New York Islanders Scott Perunovich addressed the media following the Islanders 5-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

NYI vs COL 1/28: Scott Perunovich | New York Islanders Scott Perunovich addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Blues trade defenseman Scott Perunovich to Islanders for draft pick Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Islanders acquire defenseman Scott Perunovich in a trade with the Blues

The New York Islanders have acquired defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft

JANUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Acquired for fifth-round pick Perunovich was brought in via trade by the Islanders on Monday from the Blues in exchange for a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick.

Impact Perunovich's acquisition comes on the heels of both Noah Dobson (lower body) and Ryan Pulock (upper body) going on injured reserve over the last week. The Isles already attempted to bolster their blue line by bringing in Tony DeAngelo but now also have Perunovich as a seventh healthy option. The 26-year-old defenseman has been struggling to get into the lineup for the Blues, serving as a healthy scratch in 13 of the club's last 15 contests. That doesn't seem likely to change with the Islanders, though Perunovich could challenge Dennis Cholowskifor minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling to stay in lineup Perunovich suited up for the first time in five games in Friday's 4-0 win over the Senators.

Impact Perunovich was scratched seven times in 14 games in December. Justin Faulk (undisclosed) was unavailable Friday, allowing Perunovich to draw in on the third pairing. He has gone seven games without a point, so he hasn't helped his cause to stick in the lineup. Perunovich has two goals, four helpers, nine shots on net, 21 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 23 appearances this season.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists in win Perunovich posted two assists and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Perunovich was scratched Saturday versus the Flyers, but he got back into the lineup due to the absence of Justin Faulk (upper body). This was one of Perunovich's better efforts of the season, though he also saw just 11:10 of ice time in a third-pairing role. He's up to two goals, six points, five shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 16 appearances. The lack of ice time is a concern, and if that doesn't improve, his fantasy appeal will be limited to deeper formats.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal Tuesday Perunovich scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Perunovich has taken advantage of steadier playing time, earning three points over his last six games while filling a top-four role with some power-play time. The 26-year-old blueliner was held off the scoresheet in his first five appearances this season, so it's good to see him make some progress on offense. Overall, he has two goals, one assist, five shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 11 outings.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in overtime win Perunovich logged an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.

Impact Perunovich helped out on a Radek Faksa tally in the first period. Both of Perunovich's points this season have come over the last four games as he finally looks to be finding his way on offense. A larger role helps -- the Blues are without the services of Philip Broberg (lower body), Nick Leddy (lower body) and Pierre-Olivier Joseph (lower body) at this time, decimating the left side of the team's defense. Perunovich has added four shots on net, 12 blocked shots, six hits and a minus-1 rating over nine outings.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finally gets first career goal Perunovich scored a goal in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact It took until his 79th career game over parts of three seasons, but Perunovich is officially an NHL goal-scorer. The tally was the 26-year-old's first point in six appearances in 2024-25 as he's struggled to stay in the lineup. He's taken over a third-pairing role and a spot on the second power-play unit since Philip Broberg (lower body) sustained an injury in early November. Perunovich has added just two shots on net, seven blocked shots, four hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating, so if he's going to be a factor in fantasy, he'll need to develop a stronger scoring touch.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets power-play goal in loss Perunovich scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-2 preseason loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Perunovich's best path to playing time at the NHL level will come from how productive he can be on the power play, so Saturday was a step in the right direction. How many chances he gets in that role remains to be seen, as Justin Faulk and Philip Broberg appear set to begin the campaign on the power play. Perunovich had 17 points, all assists and six coming on the power play, over 54 contests last season.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blues sign defenseman Scott Perunovich to a $1.15 million contract for next season

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Scott Perunovich to a $1.15 million contract for next season

JUNE 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Inks one-year contract Perunovich signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with St. Louis on Tuesday.

Impact Perunovich produced 17 assists, 36 shots on goal. 53 blocked shots and 30 hits in 54 games with the Blues during the 2023-24 campaign. The 25-year-old defender doesn't have a goal in 73 career NHL appearances. If Perunovich can remain healthy, he should be a regular on the St. Louis blue line during the 2024-25 season.

JUNE 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Islanders acquire defenseman Scott Perunovich in a trade with the Blues

Blues sign defenseman Scott Perunovich to a $1.15 million contract for next season