Scott Perunovich was traded to the New York Islanders by the St. Louis Blues on Monday for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

On the same day that the club dealt for defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues to help with depth, the New York Islanders placed defenseman Ryan Pulock and goaltender Marcus Hogberg on injured reserve on Monday due to upper-body injuries.

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

The St. Louis Blues have traded Scott Perunovich to the New York Islanders for a conditional draft pick, the teams announced Monday. The pick heading to the Blues would be in the fifth round of ...

The St. Louis Blues have traded defenseman Scott Perunovich to the New York Islanders in exchange for a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick. Perunovich, 26, has appeared in 24 games this season, where he has two goals and four assists. Now, he will provide the Islanders with a bit more defensive depth from here.

The St. Louis Blues have traded 2020 Hobey Baker winner and former Bulldog Scott Perunovich to the New York Islanders. The Hibbing native was used sparringly in five seasons with St. Louis.

The Blues and Islanders also pulled off a trade together last season when the Blues sent veteran defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to New York when the Islanders were dealing with injuries. Perunovich ...

The St. Louis Blues have traded defenseman Scott Perunovich to the New York Islanders in exchange for a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick. Perunovich, 26, has appeared in 24 games this season ...

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 two new defensemen seem to fit in like a glove in a very small sample size. Their ability to see the ice and help the transition games by skating with the puck or moving the puck up the ice with stretch passes fits head coach Patrick Roy 's M.O. to a tee. Both can play quarterback on the power play, a skill the Islanders desperately need.

"I was so fortunate with the people and the mentors I have," Tortorella said. "If I can offer that ... I don't force myself on anybody, but if people want to ask me questions, I think that's a huge part of my job.