In his first game for the Islanders on Tuesday night, Scott Perunovich showed how he can help coach Patrick Roy’s crew.

A teammate of former Isles d-man Nick Leddy in St. Louis, Scott Perunovich hopes to elevate his game with his new team.

The New York Islanders made another addition to their blue line Monday, acquiring defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft.

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

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

Which NHL teams could be interested in potential free agent Brandon Saad? There's speculation about the Blues forward and players on the Islanders and Rangers.

The Islanders are bound to present Scott Perunovich with greater opportunity and a fresh start, but what can the 5-foot-10, 175-pound blueliner do with it? Here is a breakdown of the deal.

Just hours after placing Ryan Pulock on IR, the Islanders have acquired a defenseman in a trade with the Blues.

The Islanders have acquired defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional 5th round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

After the Blues scratched Perunovich for the previous nine games, he was traded to the Islanders on Monday afternoon in exchange for a conditional 2026 fifth-round draft pick.

St. Louis acquires 2026 conditional fifth-round pick from New York for 2020 Hobey Baker Award winner, who gets new lease on life in NHL