Scott
Perunovich
D · LAK · Balanced · Below average
- PAL
- 34
- WAR
- 0.5
- Value
- 48
- PTS
- 3
2024-25№ 98 / 314
Scott Perunovich (Los Angeles Kings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Scott Perunovich
HEIGHT : 178 cm · WEIGHT : 79 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : August 17, 1998 · Hibbing, United States
Drafted : 2018 · STL · round 2, pick #45
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | New York Islanders | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | St. Louis Blues | 24 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | St. Louis Blues | 54 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | 19 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| NHL totals | 108 | 2 | 30 | 32 | 30 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
Scott Perunovich: our analysis
2024-25 season: 11 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 PTS, -4 +/-, 19:02 TOI. WAR 0.5 (98th of 314) · PAL 34, below average.
In 2024-25, Scott Perunovich, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 34 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 98th among 314 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: discipline (94, among the best in the league) and offense (63, above average). On the other hand, creation (8, among the weakest in the league) and power play (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+1.1); his biggest cost: EV defense (-0.4).
A season in line with 2023-24 (PAL of 35); his WAR went from 0.1 to 0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 48 (fair value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Scott Perunovich's story
Growing up in Hibbing, Minnesota, Scott Perunovich first learned to skate through figure-skating lessons before moving onto organized hockey. He split his youth years between the local high school program and prep hockey, while also competing successfully in high-school tennis. After a season in the USHL with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, he committed to the University of Minnesota–Duluth to pursue both studies and higher-level hockey.
Arriving at Minnesota–Duluth in 2017, Perunovich made an immediate offensive impact from the blueline. As a freshman he finished among the nation’s top-scoring defensemen and collected several NCHC and national awards, including recognition as national rookie of the year; his play helped the Bulldogs capture the NCAA title in 2018 and again in 2019. He remained enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts, majoring in communications while continuing to produce on the ice.
The St. Louis Blues selected him 45th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, and he signed a two-year entry-level deal with the club on 28 March 2020. His pro path has included assignments to AHL affiliates such as Utica and Springfield, serving as captain of the Blues’ prospects squad at the 2021 Traverse City tournament, and overcoming shoulder surgery that cost him much of a season. Perunovich made his NHL debut in November 2021 and registered his first NHL point with an assist on 18 November 2021.
Internationally he has represented the United States at junior tournaments: the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in 2015 (fifth place) and the 2018 World Junior Championship, where he contributed a goal and two assists and helped Team USA win the bronze medal — his goal came in the outdoor World Juniors game that erased a two-goal deficit against Canada.
On the ice Perunovich is defined by his offensive instincts from the back end. He models aspects of his game on Torey Krug, consistently produces assists and power-play offence, and has often been described by coaches as skating and thinking like a forward while maintaining his defensive duties.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 16:00
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:03
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:03
- Pts/GP
- 0.26
- EV points
- 9
- Hits
- 15
- Blocks
- 37
- Takeaways
- 10
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 50.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 43.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
5between 1 and 14 (80% range)
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 5
- Games
- 16
So far: 0 pts in 0 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.32 pts per game.
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.31 in 23-24, 0.26 in 24-25
- PAL Rating: 35 → 34
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 28: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2024-25
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 58 %
69
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 74
- Confidence 67 %
- ST
- Strength
- 52
- Confidence 63 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 63
- Confidence 67 %
- DU
- Durability
- 57
- Confidence 67 %
- CK
- Checking
- 66
- Confidence 63 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 75
- Confidence 36 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 89
- Confidence 63 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 80
- Confidence 58 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 68
- Confidence 58 %
- DF
- Defense
- 72
- Confidence 53 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 58
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating74
- Top speed (35 %)35.5 · 76
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.614 · 72
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.1 · 71
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.9 · 67
ST — Strength52
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.365 · 69
- Body mass (50 %)-1.702 · 45
EN — Endurance63
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.9 · 64
- Total ice time (20 %)549 · 61
- Shift length (15 %)47.1 · 75
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)15.9 · 67
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.932 · 69
DU — Durability57
- Share of games played (100 %)0.663 · 57
CK — Checking66
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.62 · 68
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.25 · 68
- Season volume (10 %)2.773 · 57
FG — Fighting75
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.808 · 75
DI — Discipline89
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.002 · 88
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.548 · 77
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.539 · 85
PA — Passing80
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.505 · 84
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.428 · 76
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.034 · 79
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.318 · 55
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.385 · 84
SC — Scoring68
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.169 · 68
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.157 · 62
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.088 · 77
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.082 · 73
- xG per shot (10 %)0.034 · 78
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)7.221 · 53
DF — Defense72
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.018 · 70
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.017 · 74
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.657 · 71
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.021 · 72
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.366 · 81
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.9 · 79
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.318 · 69
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)29.3 · 76
EX — Experience58
- Career regular-season games (65 %)66
- Career playoff games (25 %)39
- NHL seasons (10 %)55
OV — Overall69
- DF · Defense (30 %)72
- PA · Passing (22 %)80
- SK · Skating (12 %)74
- SC · Scoring (12 %)68
- EN · Endurance (9 %)63
- ST · Strength (6 %)52
- DI · Discipline (5 %)89
- CK · Checking (4 %)66
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 69 | 74 | 68 | 72 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 71 | 56 | 73 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2024-25
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.5
wins above replacement
98 of 314
PAL Rating
34/ 100
Performance · Below average
157 of 253 at the position
Value Rating
48/ 100
Fair value
1.15 M$ · expected PAL 35
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 40
- Defense
- 35
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- Offense
- 63
- Creation
- 8
- Shooting
- 47
- Possession
- 56
- Defense
- 34
- Discipline
- 94
- Power play
- 9
- Penalty kill
- 19
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | NYI | 0.5 | 34 | 48 | 1.15 M$ |
| 2023-24 | STL | 0.1 | 35 | 48 | 0.78 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2024-25
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
20/ 100
Below average
better than 20% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
18/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
36/ 100
Below average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 184 of 231 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 61
- Shot selection
- 55
- Penalties drawn
- 57
- Puck management
- 0
Defense
- Takeaways
- 55
- Discipline
- 57
- Safe zone exits
- 12
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | NYI | 20 | 18 | 36 |
| 2023-24 | STL | 68 | 87 | 38 |
WAR, 2024-25
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.5
wins above replacement
0.1 to 0.9 — 90% interval
98 of 314 defensemen
+2.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.5
- EV defense
- -0.4
- Power play
- -0.1
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +1.1
- Penalties
- +0.2
- Average → replacement
- +1.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | NYI | 35 | 0.5 | 0.1 to 0.9 | 98/314 |
| 2023-24 | STL | 54 | 0.1 | -0.3 to 0.4 | 155/316 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 130.4 km/h9th percentileleague avg. 144.3 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.1 km/h80th percentileleague avg. 34.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1237th percentileleague avg. 29
- Offensive zone time
- 44.7 %88th percentileleague avg. 41.9 %
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- Total distance, season
- 129.5 km34th percentileleague avg. 218.7 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.36 km51st percentileleague avg. 5.32 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 44.0 %86th percentileleague avg. 42.2 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.5 %24th percentileleague avg. 17.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.9 %84th percentileleague avg. 40.3 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1825th percentile | 241st percentile | 11.1 %96th percentile |
| High danger | 125th percentile | 164th percentile | 100.0 %99th percentile |
| Mid range | 534th percentile | 143rd percentile | 20.0 %92nd percentile |
| Long range | 720th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2024-2025 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | @ CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 18:17 |
| April 15, 2025 | vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 |
| February 25, 2025 | vs NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 16:37 |
| February 23, 2025 | vs DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 |
| February 8, 2025 | @ MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:39 |
Scott Perunovich: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Scott Perunovich have in 2024-25?
Scott Perunovich has 2 goals and 9 points (7 assists) in 35 games in 2024-25.
How old is Scott Perunovich?
Scott Perunovich is 28 years old: he was born on August 18, 1998.
How tall is Scott Perunovich, and how much does he weigh?
Scott Perunovich is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is Scott Perunovich from?
United States: Scott Perunovich was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States.
What team does Scott Perunovich play for?
Scott Perunovich plays for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, at D, wearing number 7.
Is Scott Perunovich injured?
No: Scott Perunovich is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Scott Perunovich?
Scott Perunovich produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 98th of 314 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 34 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Scott Perunovich make?
Scott Perunovich earns $1.2M for the 2024-25 season. His Value Rating is 48 out of 100 (fair value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Scott Perunovich's contract end?
Scott Perunovich's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Scott Perunovich overpaid?
Neither: he delivers about what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 48 out of 100 (fair value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Scott Perunovich a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 98th of 314 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Scott Perunovich getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 35 in 2023-24 to 34 in 2024-25 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Scott Perunovich's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Scott Perunovich has 108 games, 2 goals, 30 assists and 32 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 17 points in 54 games.
Where was Scott Perunovich drafted?
Scott Perunovich was drafted 45th overall (round 2) by St. Louis Blues in 2018.
How does Scott Perunovich perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Scott Perunovich has 7 games and 4 points in his career. His pace (0.57 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.30).
Is Scott Perunovich a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 5 points in 2026-27, or 0.31 points per game.
Is Scott Perunovich related to anyone famous?
Yes: Doug Torrel (uncle, played for the University of Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs from 1988 to 1992; drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 1987).
What is Scott Perunovich's nationality?
Scott Perunovich is American. Internationally: United States: 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (5th place); 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (bronze medal).
What awards has Scott Perunovich won?
AHCA East First-Team All-American (2017–18 season) ; NCHC First All-Conference Team (2017–18 season) ; NCHC All-Rookie Team (2017–18 season) ; NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year (2018) ; NCHC Rookie of the Year (2018) ; Tim Taylor Award (men's Division I National Rookie of the Year) (2017–18 season) ; AHCA East Second-Team All-American (2019) ; NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year (second consecutive season in 2019); and more.
How many championships has Scott Perunovich won?
2: NCAA National Championship with the University of Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs (national title, 2017–18 season); NCAA National Championship with the University of Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs (national title, 2019).
Where did Scott Perunovich play before turning pro?
Hibbing High School (2014–2017); University of Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs (2017–2020); played one season with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) after his senior year.
How many points is Scott Perunovich projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 5 points in 16 games in 2026-27 (1 to 14 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Los Angeles Kings teammates
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