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Scott Perunovich News
Scott Perunovich has signed a one-year, $775,000 contract extension through 2023-24.

Perunovich spent much of his 2022-23 nursing an injury but still collected two goals and 20 points across 22 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL). The 24-year-old defenseman was impressive representing the United States as the World Championships, putting up eight points (1G/7A) across 10 games played.

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Scott Perunovich has been activated from the injured reserve (shoulder) and loaned to Springfield (AHL).

Perunovich has yet to play for the Blues this season as he recovered from a shoulder injury but has been activated from the injured reserve Monday and will head to Springfield (AHL) on a conditioning loan. The 24-year-old had six assists, 14 SOG, eight PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 19 games played in his first career season in 2021-22.

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The Blues have signed Scott Perunovich to a one-year deal worth $750K.

Perunovich was excellent in his first AHL season, posting 22 points (3G / 19A) in 17 games before being promoted to the NHL. He had six assists in 19 games before undergoing left wrist surgery in March. Perunovich may start the 2022-23 season in the AHL and have to work his way back to the NHL.

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Perunovich was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Thursday and will not play Friday vs. the Capitals.

Perunovich, who was absolutely torching the AHL when he was called up hasn't had the same level of success at the NHL level. He has just one assist in his last nine games and has yet to score in 18 games. He'll be replaced by Robert Bortuzzo on Friday and will likely miss two games.

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The Blues have recalled Scott Perunovich from Springfield (AHL).

Perunovich was the 2020 Hobey Baker Award Winner, posting 40 points (6G / 34A) in 34 games with the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He has absolutely dominated the AHL so far this season as well. As a defenseman, he's currently tied for the league-lead with 20 points (2G / 18A) in 12 games.

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