The Toronto Maple Leafs were hit with concerning off-ice news on Monday morning, announcing that forward Max Domi is out indefinitely following complications from an offseason surgical procedure.
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) May 25, 2026
According to an official team release, the 31-year-old underwent surgery to address an undisclosed issue that he played through for the entirety of the 2025-26 NHL season. The organization did not specify the exact nature of the injury or detail the resulting complications.
Domi will remain in Toronto to work closely with the club's medical staff throughout the summer and is scheduled to be formally re-evaluated at the start of training camp this fall.
Domi recorded 12 goals and 36 points while operating primarily in a versatile middle-six role for the Leafs during the 2025-26 season.
The uncertainty surrounding his health creates an immediate ripple effect for Toronto's front office. Domi is entering the third year of a four-year, $15 million contract that carries a $3.75 million annual salary cap hit. Depending on his recovery timeline over the next few months, the Maple Leafs may need to explore Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) scenarios to manage their salary cap if he is unable to return to the ice by October.