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Maple Leafs Connected to Islanders Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been connected to making a move for veteran New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield.It’s no secret that the Maple Leafs need help on the defensive side of the ice. To that end, there were plenty…

By Adam Martin · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:35 PM

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to a potential trade for New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield.
Reporter Stefen Rosner reported that New York scouts attended Toronto's game against San Jose to assess defensive needs.
Mayfield has been designated as a healthy scratch for six of New York's first eight games this season.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly linked to New York Islanders veteran defenseman Scott Mayfield as they seek defensive reinforcements. According to reporter Stefen Rosner, the Islanders had scouts attending Toronto's recent game against the San Jose Sharks, and the two franchises have maintained contact after Toronto inquired about Mayfield last season.

Mayfield has been a healthy scratch for six of eight games under Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer. The 34-year-old defenseman holds a full no-trade clause and is currently in the fourth year of a seven-year, $24.5 million contract with an average annual value of $3.5 million.

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