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24New York Islanders · Defense · Shoots R
Scott Mayfield
Age 33 · 6'5" · 215 lb · Born in St. Louis, USA
Cap hit
$3.5M
3.4% of $104M cap
Term
4 yrs
Through 2029-30, then UFA
Clause
NTC
Surplus value
+$400K
vs. $3.9M market estimate
Contract details from our records; public announcement not yet matched
2025-26 regular season
GP
80
Goals
2
2.8% shooting
Assists
13
4 primary
Points
15
0.19 per game
TOI/GP
16:28
PP 0:01 · PK 1:36
Plus/minus
-11
Hits
75
Blocks 82
PIM
83
Game Score
+0.19
per game
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 vs CAR · L 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0:00 | 1:12 | — | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +0.04 |
| Apr 12 vs MTL · L 4-1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12:34 | 0:00 | 0:34 | — | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.91 |
| Apr 11 vs OTT · L 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:02 | 0:00 | 3:09 | — | 100 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.20 |
| Apr 9 vs TOR · W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0:06 | 0:00 | — | 100 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -0.27 |
| Apr 4 @ CAR · L 4-3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:12 | 0:00 | 2:35 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.74 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 1,155 min · percentile vs. NHL defensemen
27th percentile
38th percentile
32nd percentile
16th percentile
11th percentile
25th percentile
13th percentile
11th percentile
43rd percentile
20th percentile
29th percentile
79th percentile
16th percentile
74th percentile
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play styleDefensive anchor
Trait percentiles vs. NHL defensemen · 2025-26
Mayfield is a stay-at-home defenseman who locks down opponents with elite defensive instincts and solid physical presence. He rarely initiates offense, preferring to manage the puck conservatively and let teammates drive playmaking duties.
- Shooting volume
- 45
- Playmaking
- 24
- Zone entries(est.)
- 49
- Forechecking
- 25
- Physicality
- 53
- Defensive impact
- 82
- Puck management
- 56
- Speed
- 53
Where he shoots from
Slot 6% · Mid-range 22% · Perimeter 72%(116 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Defensive impact in the 82nd percentile, shutting down opposing chances consistently
- Physicality at the 53rd percentile keeps him competitive in battles
- Puck management at the 56th percentile keeps the puck safe
Watch-outs
- Playmaking in the 24th percentile limits his role in building offense
- Forechecking at the 25th percentile means he doesn't create turnovers aggressively
- Shooting volume at the 45th percentile shows limited offensive contribution
Similar style: Jake Bean, Nate Schmidt (UTA)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | Minor-MO | St.L. AAA Blues | 62 | 10 | 20 | 30 | — | 84 |
| 2009-10 | USHL | Youngstown | 59 | 10 | 12 | 22 | -4 | 145 |
| 2010-11 | USHL | Youngstown | 52 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -18 | 159 |
| 2011-12 | WCHA | U. of Denver | 42 | 3 | 9 | 12 | — | 76 |
| 2012-13 | WCHA | U. of Denver | 39 | 4 | 13 | 17 | — | 112 |
| 2012-13 | AHL | Bridgeport | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 |
| 2013-14 | NHL | New York Islanders | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 7 |
| 2013-14 | AHL | Bridgeport | 71 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 129 |
| 2014-15 | AHL | Bridgeport | 69 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -12 | 173 |
| 2014-15 (playoffs) | NHL | New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | NHL | New York Islanders | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 11 |
| 2015-16 | AHL | Bridgeport | 54 | 5 | 7 | 12 | +9 | 80 |
| 2015-16 (playoffs) | AHL | Bridgeport | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 6 |
| 2016-17 | NHL | New York Islanders | 25 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -1 | 35 |
| 2016-17 | AHL | Bridgeport Islanders | 23 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
| 2017-18 | NHL | New York Islanders | 47 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -6 | 45 |
| 2018-19 | NHL | New York Islanders | 79 | 4 | 15 | 19 | +18 | 68 |
| 2018-19 (playoffs) | NHL | New York Islanders | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | NHL | New York Islanders | 67 | 5 | 8 | 13 | +8 | 53 |
| 2019-20 (playoffs) | NHL | New York Islanders | 22 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +12 | 12 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | New York Islanders | 56 | 2 | 13 | 15 | +2 | 38 |
| 2020-21 (playoffs) | NHL | New York Islanders | 19 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +12 | 25 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | New York Islanders | 61 | 3 | 15 | 18 | -5 | 55 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | New York Islanders | 82 | 6 | 18 | 24 | +8 | 83 |
| 2022-23 (playoffs) | NHL | New York Islanders | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | New York Islanders | 41 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 35 |
| 2024-25 | NHL | New York Islanders | 66 | 3 | 6 | 9 | +18 | 27 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | New York Islanders | 80 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -11 | 83 |
Every league he has played in, from the NHL's records, regular season and playoffs.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs season opener game thread
lighthousehockey.com · Sep 30
- Notes From Islanders Unique Final Practice
theelmonters.com · Sep 29
- Former NY Islanders beat reporter isn't a fan of Scott Mayfield's fighting skills
eyesonisles.com · Sep 26
- In a Reduced Role, Scott Mayfield Would Still Provide the New York Islanders Value
eyesonisles.com · Sep 24
- Could D Isaiah George push for a top six role with the NY Islanders this season?
eyesonisles.com · Sep 10
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
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Media
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Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.21 per game over these 10.
Where his Game Score comes from
+0.19 per game
2025-26 · 80 GP
Season total +14.9, or +0.19 per game.
- Scoring
- +9.3
- Shooting
- +5.3
- 5-on-5 goals
- -2.5
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Physical play
- +5.6
- Puck battles
- -2.4
- Penalties
- -0.6
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2025-26, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 23.1 mph
- 93rd pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 15
- Hardest shot
- 87.4 mph
- 34th pct
- Distance
- 177.1 mi
- OZ time
- 39.0%
- 11th pct
- DZ time
- 43.1%
Usage
Last 2 games this season
Not on a regular line over the last 2 games.
From the NHL's shift charts, averaged over this season's last 10 games.
Age curve
At 33: 76% of peak
NHL defensemen · production index
At 33, defensemen typically produce 76% of their peak (age 24). His contract runs through age 36, when the typical level is 62%.
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
4 seasons left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | NYI | $3.5M | 3.4% |
| 2027-28 | NYI | $3.5M | 3.1% |
| 2028-29 | NYI | $3.5M | — |
| 2029-30 | NYI | $3.5M | — |
UFA after 2029-30. NTC. $14M in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).