Overview
- The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on May 25 that Max Domi underwent offseason surgery to address an issue from 2025–26 and that complications would keep him out indefinitely with a re‑evaluation planned for training camp.
- On May 31 Toronto Sun reporter Steve Simmons wrote that the operation was on Domi’s back, that Domi chose his own surgeon, and that he was reportedly unable to walk in the days after the procedure; those specifics have not been confirmed by the club or by Domi’s representatives.
- The team says Domi will continue working with the club medical staff and will be re‑evaluated at the start of training camp, leaving his availability for 2026–27 uncertain.
- Domi is under contract for two more seasons at $3.75 million per year, which means his indefinite absence could affect Toronto’s roster moves and cap planning, including how the team manages his salary and short‑term depth needs.
- Beyond roster math, the immediate focus is medical: the club and outside reports differ on details, so next steps to watch are official medical updates, the training‑camp re‑evaluation, and any decisions about injured reserve or long‑term recovery plans.