Scott Mayfield — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Scott Mayfield is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Scott Mayfield has 2 goals, 13 assists and 15 points in 80 games, worth -2.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Scott Mayfield is a seasoned defenseman for the New York Islanders, having played 12 seasons and 615 career games. He reached a career-high 7.0 GAR in 2022-23, showcasing a strong two-way presence.
However, his current season has been challenging, reflected in a -4.1 GAR over 80 games. While contributing 15 points, his power-play offense has been a liability, impacting his overall performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 34 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -11 | 83 | 71 | 2.8% | 16:28 | 42.3% | 2.7 | 0.0 | -2.0 | -0.35 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.3 | -0.3 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -1.0 |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -2.6 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 61 | 3 | 15 | 18 | -1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -1.8 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 0.4 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0.2 |
| 2016-17 | 25 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2.4 |
| 2015-16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2013-14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Scott Mayfield has been worth -2.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.3).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.4 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Mayfield's GAR this season?
Scott Mayfield has been worth -2.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
What is Scott Mayfield's WAR this season?
Scott Mayfield has been worth about -0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Scott Mayfield have this season?
Scott Mayfield has 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 80 games this season.
Is Scott Mayfield a good defenseman?
Scott Mayfield ranks in the 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Scott Mayfield's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Scott Mayfield has accumulated -5.1 career GAR and 140 points.
When was Scott Mayfield drafted?
Scott Mayfield was drafted in 2011 — Round 2, Pick 34 — NYI.