New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy is scratching defenseman Scott Mayfield against the San Jose Sharks.

The 32-year-old, who is in the fifth season of a seven-year deal worth $3.5 million annually, will be scratched for the fourth time in the last six games. 

Missing the last four games before the NHL's 4 Nations break due to a lower-body injury, Mayfield struggled in their 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.

He then served as a healthy scratch in their 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, their 2-1 over the Boston Bruins and their 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators. 

Roy called on him against the New York Rangers last Monday, with Mayfield serving as the No. 7 defenseman (9:04) in a 4-0 loss. Then, on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Winnipeg Jets, Roy elected to play Mayfield as the No. 6 defenseman, with Adam Boqvist coming out of the lineup.

The Islanders came away with a 3-2 victory, with Mayfield playing 14:46. 

But, Roy has elected to turn back to Boqvist, as Mayfield comes out. 

With Mike Reilly being activated off of long-term injured reserve on Saturday afternoon, the Islanders now have nine defenseman rostered. 

Islanders Activate Mike Reilly Off Of Long-Term Injured Reserve Ahead of their first game since the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders">New York Islanders</a> have activated <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders">Mike Reilly</a> off of long-term injured reserve.

It makes you wonder if the Islanders had any offers on the table to move Mayfield or another defenseman before Friday's 3 PM ET Trade Deadline.

Mayfield has a full no-trade clause through the 2026-27 season. 

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