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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi recently underwent surgery and now his NHL career has been put on hold.
On May 25, the Maple Leafs announced that Domi had undergone surgery “to address an issue he experienced during the 2025-26 season.” The team’s official statement did not mention what type of procedure the 31-year-old had undergone, but did note that Domi would be out indefinitely “due to complications arising from the procedure.”
Toronto announcing that Domi will be out indefinitely in the middle of the team’s offseason was strange, especially considering Domi played in 80 games for the Leafs last season.
Max Domi #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Scotiabank Arena on April 8, 2026 in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) (Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
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While the Leafs have kept all details of Domi’s surgery and complications under wraps, a new report suggests the forward faces a very serious uphill battle.
The Toronto Sun reported Sunday that Domi underwent a back procedure and was unable to walk in the days after the surgery.
Max Domi #11 celebrates with Joseph Woll #60 of the Toronto Maple Leafs after a win over the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena on March 25, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Thomas Skrlj/NHLI via Getty Images) (Thomas Skrlj/NHLI via Getty Images)
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The report also noted that Domi chose his own surgeon to perform the operation and not the surgeon the Leafs had in mind, but noted that it is not an uncommon decision in today’s professional sports world.
“What happened here was not considered successful. Domi was apparently unable to walk in the days following surgery, causing significant alarm,” Steve Simmons wrote. “His situation remains in doubt for next season.”
Max Domi #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs scores a goal against Casey DeSmith #1 of the Dallas Stars during the third period at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) (Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
Domi has been a staple in Toronto’s lineup since joining the team as a free agent ahead of the 2023 season on a one-year deal before signing a new multi-year deal, playing in at least 74 games in each of his three seasons with the Maple Leafs.
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Domi, a former first-round pick of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2013 NHL Draft, scored 12 goals and scored 36 points in his 80 games played last season.
Domi, a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, scored a career-high 72 points during the 2018-19 NHL season with the Montreal Canadiens.
