A year ago, it was a Nov. 24 match in Ottawa that immutably changed the season for the Islanders, when Adam Pelech and Sebastian Aho both got hurt, trimming the Isles down to four defenseman for an eventual win over the Senators.

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

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

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

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.

Scott Perunovich joined the Isles in a deal with the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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.

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.

Scot Perunovich will be a game-time decision for the Islanders after being acquired in a trade on Monday. On Monday, the New York Islanders acquired Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick.