Value of: Scott Mayfield

[SI90]

What happened to the development of Bode Wilde? CapFriendly has him in the ECHL. Skating, off ice issues, no brain...I thought there was a fairly high level of excitement when he was drafted.

I was ecstatic when we drafted him. I had him as a first round talent. I think the vaccine issues with Lou really affected his development. Don’t want to say he’s a lost cause but it doesn’t seem promising

 

[SCMURRAY]

As states, Isles wont move him unless they're out of a playoff spot. I'm sure they want to resign him but it will be too costly as a 3rd pair dman. He'll get 4+ mill somewhere and Isles cant swing that

 

[blinkman360]

I think there is an outside chance the Isles can keep Mayfield, mostly if he takes another discount. He'll most likely get at least $5M on the open market. If he stays for, say, $4.5M I think they can afford to keep him. While sure that's not what you want to be paying guys to play on your 3rd pairing, I think the fact that their top pairing guys are only making $6.15M and $5.75M should allow them to spend a little more on their #5. They don't have that $9-10M defender eating up a big portion of their cap.

They do have Varlamov coming off the books. If they are able to include a guy like Bailey in whatever deal they find to bring in a big name winger, it should put them in a good position to re-sign Mayfield - even if they do manage to keep their big trade acquisition(assuming there is one).

But yeah, unless the Isles collapse, I just don't see them dealing Mayfield even if they expect to lose him at the end of the year.

 

[UglyPuckling]

Quick on Islanders fans. Scott Mayfield. 30 years old. UFA after this season. Currently making $1.45M on the cap.

How expendible is he? Thought to resign him in the off season and beyond? Or do you think you'll be priced out? If available, what would NYI be looking for in exchange?

Asking from an Ottawa Pov. Though I'm sure a load of teams would be interested in a big, right shot, defensive minded dman right now!

Senator fans are probably wise to identify a few other targets besides Scott Mayfield.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I could be wrong I think mayfield is getting a big contract this offseason from another team, don’t see him signing at a discount with the isles.

 

[WangMustGo]

I could be wrong I think mayfield is getting a big contract this offseason from another team, don’t see him signing at a discount with the isles.

I think Lou will try to keep him, and offer him 4.5-5x4, not sure if that will be enough to entice him though. Mayfield is a good player. His offensive skills are a bit underrated, hes physical, great on the PK, and a decent skater. If he leaves the isles he will probably get 5+ on a long term contract.

If the wheels fell off and the isles are out of it by the deadline, Mayfield would return a late 1st round pick.

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

I think Lou will try to keep him, and offer him 4.5-5x4, not sure if that will be enough to entice him though. Mayfield is a good player. His offensive skills are a bit underrated, hes physical, great on the PK, and a decent skater. If he leaves the isles he will probably get 5+ on a long term contract.

If the wheels fell off and the isles are out of it by the deadline, Mayfield would return a late 1st round pick.

I think you just ride it out (if the team stays in the POs) and let him walk if it comes to that. The D depth is the Isles' ace in the hole.

 

[WangMustGo]

I think you just ride it out (if the team stays in the POs) and let him walk if it comes to that. The D depth is the Isles' ace in the hole.

Agreed, no shot they move Mayfield if they are sitting in playoff position. Only way he gets dealt is if the isles are nowhere near the playoffs at the deadline.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I think Lou will try to keep him, and offer him 4.5-5x4, not sure if that will be enough to entice him though. Mayfield is a good player. His offensive skills are a bit underrated, hes physical, great on the PK, and a decent skater. If he leaves the isles he will probably get 5+ on a long term contract.

If the wheels fell off and the isles are out of it by the deadline, Mayfield would return a late 1st round pick.

Mayfield is good no doubt. I can see Lou trying to keep him but my guess is he’ll offer 7 years to keep the aav down. Just not sure if mayfield would do it. He should get more aav and a long term deal on the open market while also playing up in the lineup. He’ll be a interesting player going forward.

 

[xECK29x]

Scottie wants to stay. This is his home. 4.3x7.

This is more in-line with his personality, he is going to take a long-term deal with less cap to stay.

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

Mayfield is good no doubt. I can see Lou trying to keep him but my guess is he’ll offer 7 years to keep the aav down. Just not sure if mayfield would do it. He should get more aav and a long term deal on the open market while also playing up in the lineup. He’ll be a interesting player going forward.

Lou will be the only one able to offer him 8 years, though, so that might be a big advantage signing a 30 year old.

Question is, what AAV are you comfortable with for a guy signed until he's 39?

Would 4m x 8 be palatable? Similar to Samuelsson, who is less proven but also younger.

I noticed Barzal didn't get any signing bonuses, so maybe that strat of loading up SBs is out the window.

 

[WangMustGo]

Mayfield is good no doubt. I can see Lou trying to keep him but my guess is he’ll offer 7 years to keep the aav down. Just not sure if mayfield would do it. He should get more aav and a long term deal on the open market while also playing up in the lineup. He’ll be a interesting player going forward.

I wouldnt be surprised if Lou gave him 7 years. IMO thats a bit long for a guy that will be stuck behind Dobson and Pulock on the right side. I wouldnt be mad if he was signed longterm like that though, he has been underpaid for years, and he has earned a nice contract. I would hope Lou would frontload the contract and give him a nice signing bonus to make it easier to get out of later on.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Lou will be the only one able to offer him 8 years, though, so that might be a big advantage signing a 30 year old.

Question is, what AAV are you comfortable with for a guy signed until he's 39?

Would 4m x 8 be palatable? Similar to Samuelsson, who is less proven but also younger.

I noticed Barzal didn't get any signing bonuses, so maybe that strat of loading up SBs is out the window.

It’s Lou who knows they might’ve agreed to a extension already last year and he’s waiting for a random day to announce it. I don’t think 8x$4 will do it for mayfield could be wrong though.

 

[FerrisRox]

as long as they stay in the mix for playoff spot I doubt he's moved but if they fall back he could fetch a 1st rounder or multiple seconds .

he deserves everything he can get in the offseason but I think 5 mil per is a bit of a stretch . Probably flirts with 4.0 x 5 years though

I would be absolutely astonished if his next deal started with a 4. That is way less than he's worth.

 

[seabass45]

I could be wrong I think mayfield is getting a big contract this offseason from another team, don’t see him signing at a discount with the isles.

He should, he absolutely deserves to cash in. Meanwhile Isles potentially have cap space to make a big UFA splash, signing Mayfield might limit their ability to do that and they should definitely think about whether or not it’s worthwhile to spend that much money on a third pair d-man on the wrong side of 30 when they’ve been lacking a scorer for several years.

 

[biturbo19]

Islanders will not be re-signing him for around 6 million. They also won't just move him if they're competition for a top position in the metro/east. He's a player that they will lose in the off-season unless his asking price is what they can afford with term. If not, oh well, but they won't rip this season away by trading him just because they fear losing Mayfield for nothing.

Yeah. It's a bit of an awkward situation with Mayfield. He's not the sort of player you can afford to move when you're in the middle of a playoff push. He's also not the sort of player that returns a huge "offer you cannot refuse" trade package as a rental especially.


But he's also a guy who is potentially going to get a $5Mx5 Years sort of huge contract in the offseason. There are just too many teams desperate for a big, steady, RHD. Look at what Gudbranson got last year. Mayfield doesn't have the same pedigree, but he's a much better player.

 

[Paulinbc]

i’m chilly.

 

[saintunspecified]

Thanks.

He's also hasn't shown any development. It's not that was just that thing holding him back.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Maybe I'm missing something, even though I've seen him play basically every one of his NHL games.

He's a solid 5-6 that can throw the body but really doesn't, has a decent shot on goal but isn't asked to use it, is not really a fast skater but is opportunistic and doesn't get by on overall skill but is smart at reading the play...plus he loves to ice the puck.

Teams are really going to give up 5+ a season long-term for a d-man like that who is in his 30's?

 

[McSuper]

Mayfield is a gem. I hope the isles keep him for another 4/5 years.

True. I hope not . I would like the Oilers to sign him to that 4 or 5 year deal

 

[Schemp]

True. I hope not . I would like the Oilers to sign him to that 4 or 5 year deal

I could see the Coyotes going after him as well. However, GMBA sucks when it comes to contracts, but there is a want, need, and cap space there to make it happen.

 

[The Real JT]

Maybe I'm missing something, even though I've seen him play basically every one of his NHL games.

He's a solid 5-6 that can throw the body but really doesn't, has a decent shot on goal but isn't asked to use it, is not really a fast skater but is opportunistic and doesn't get by on overall skill but is smart at reading the play...plus he loves to ice the puck.

Teams are really going to give up 5+ a season long-term for a d-man like that who is in his 30's?

You’re not missing anything, at least on this topic.

I do love the guy but to answer your last question: Yes