Scott Perunovich - NHL News & Rumors

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.

16 HOURS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18 • YOUTUBE

Assists in consecutive games Perunovich notched an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Ducks.

Impact Perunovich helped out on a Pavel Buchnevich tally in the second period. With an assist in each of the last two games, Perunovich has bounced back well from beginning April as a healthy scratch for two contests. The 25-year-old defenseman has 17 points (all assists) with 33 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 50 appearances this season, playing mainly on the third pairing while also seeing power-play time.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Thursday Perunovich (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Perunovich has missed the last seven games and will return to the lineup versus the Islanders. Perunovich will pair up on the third unit with Marco Scandella and quarterback the second power play. Perunovich has 12 assists in 31 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Blues sent Calle Rosen to the minors.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Thursday Perunovich is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Islanders, per Lou Korac of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Korac believes Perunovich is likely to play Thursday, which would probably result in the defenseman serving alongside Marco Scandella on the third pairing while Calle Rosen would be a healthy scratch. Perunovich, who last played Jan. 28, has 12 assists, 14 hits and 28 blocks in 31 outings in 2023-24.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Perunovich (lower body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Perunovich, who has missed the past seven games, can be activated when he's ready to return. However, a timeline for his recovery has not be provided. Perunovich has 12 assists, 23 shots on goal and 28 blocked shots in 31 appearances this campaign.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Perunovich (lower body) has been labeled week-to-week by coach Drew Bannister on Thursday, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Based on his designation, Perunovich will be out of action for at least the Blues' upcoming three-game road trip, though it could certainly be longer. Prior to getting hurt, the 25-year-old blueliner was rolling offensively with five assists in his last six games, including four with the man advantage. Having said that, helpers will be the primary source of any upside from Perunovich considering he has yet to score a goal in 50 career NHL games.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Perunovich (lower body) won't be available to play Tuesday versus Columbus, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Perunovich is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. He was hurt in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings. Perunovich has chipped in 12 assists, 23 shots on goal and 28 blocked shots over 31 games this season. Tyler Tucker is slated to replace Perunovich in the lineup Tuesday.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Perunovich (lower body) won't return to Sunday's matchup against the Kings.

Impact Perunovich registered two assists, including one on the power play, in 16:14 of ice time prior to leaving the contest. It's unclear at this time if he will be available Tuesday versus Columbus. The Blues may opt to give him more time to recover during the All-Star break.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Provides power-play assist Perunovich notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Perunovich set up a Robert Thomas tally in the second period. This was Perunovich's third helper in his last five games, though he was also scratched twice in that span. The 25-year-old should be able to hold down a third-pairing role with a spot on the first power-play unit as long as Justin Faulk (undisclosed) is out. Perunovich has 10 points, all assists, through 30 games this season while adding 23 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Perunovich notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Perunovich had a shot tipped in by Oskar Sundqvist to tie the game at 3-3 in the third period. The helper snapped a three-game skid for Perunovich. He has six helpers over his last nine contests as he attempts to hold onto a third-pairing role over Marco Scandella, a task that's likely to be harder now that Justin Faulk is back from a lower-body injury. Perunovich has eight assists (three on the power play), 23 shots on net and 23 blocked shots over 26 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Assists on both goals in win Perunovich dished out two assists in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Perunovich logged just 12:17 of ice time but managed to make a big impact with assists on both of the Blues' goals to help the team win its third straight game. The 25-year-old is skating on the third pairing and the second power-play unit when he's in the lineup, but he was a healthy scratch in four of the last six games. Until he cements himself in the lineup and picks up some more ice time, he won't be worth much fantasy consideration.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts plus-3 in victory Perunovich ended up with an assist in Wednesday's 6-5 road win against the Coyotes.

Impact Perunovich ended up with a plus-3 rating, two shots on goal and a minor penalty in his 14:06 of ice time across 17 shifts. After getting blanked across his first seven games, the 25-year-old rearguard has managed assists in back-to-back games. He'll look to push his points streak to three games when the Predators come calling in Friday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs power-play helper Perunovich notched a power-play assist against the Ducks on Sunday.

Impact It was the first point of the season for Perunovich despite having logged just 13:09 of ice time in Sunday's contest. The blueliner continues to see big minutes with the man advantage, assuming he holds his place in the lineup ahead of veteran Robert Bortuzzo.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why isn't Perunovich playing? Sign Kessel? Buchnevich's future? Blues mailbag, part 1 The Blues have won back-to-back games heading into their matchup with Winnipeg on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Limited role in season debut Perunovich logged 9:44 of ice time in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flames.

Impact Perunovich was a healthy scratch for the first five games of the season, but he finally made his season debut as the seventh defenseman Thursday. While he didn't handle much ice time, it's worth noting that the 25-year-old recorded 1:50 on the power play. The Blues likely won't send him to the minors because he requires waivers, but it doesn't look like Perunovich's ice time will increase any time soon.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skates on top pairing in preseason Perunovich recorded two blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in the 2-1 preseason loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday'. He logged a team-high 26:28 of ice time.

Impact With Justin Faulk (lower body) out, Perunovich skated with Colton Parayko on the top pairing and led the team in ice time. A dynamic playmaker in college, Perunovich has struggled with injuries through his professional career. He has impressed when healthy in the AHL, though. Through two seasons, he posted five goals and 42 points through 39 AHL games. It remains to be seen whether he sticks with the big club this year, however, as Parayko, Faulk, Nick Leddy and Torey Krug (foot) are locked into roster spots. Still, his upside alone makes him worth a flier in the late rounds of fantasy drafts.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year contract Perunovich signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Blues on Saturday.

Impact Perunovich's new deal is a one-way contract, which strongly suggests he's ready to make the jump full-time to the NHL. A shoulder injury limited him to 22 AHL games during the regular season, but he racked up 20 points in those contests and added eight points in 10 games for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for contact Perunovich (shoulder) is cleared for contact, Blues coach Craig Berube told Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Impact Perunovich hasn't played yet in 2022-23. It did look like he would probably miss the entire regular season, but perhaps his return will end up being significantly sooner than anticipated. The 24-year-old had six assists in 19 games while averaging 15:27 of ice time in 2021-22.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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