The Maple Leafs, already tight against the cap, only have $1.3 million in cap space and would need to either convince the Islanders to retain salary or move enough money in a trade with New York or another team to fit Mayfield's $3.5 million cap hit.

Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News: Nick Kypreos mentioned last week that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be interested in someone like New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield if he were made available. Mayfield has six years left on his contract at a $3.5 million cap hit, and a full no-trade clause.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again approaching an NHL Trade Deadline in need of defensive reinforcements. It's a yearly occurrence for this version of the Leafs. The team is loaded with some of the best forwards in the league,

According to Nick Kypreos, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be all over New York Islanders Scott Mayfield if he becomes available at this season’s Deadline.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to leave New York with a split. The Islanders ensured that things didn’t go according to plan. Bo Horvat scored two goals and Iyla Sorokin made 25 saves to lift the Islanders to an important 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Monday night at UBS Arena.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be active ahead of the deadline but fan-favorite Ryan Reaves is linked as a trade candidate.

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