The Toronto Maple Leafs medical team faced a flurry of activity during the off-season. General manager John Chayka confirmed on Wednesday that Max Domi did not pass his physical assessment and will be sidelined indefinitely. Chayka mentioned that the 31-year-old will provide more details on his condition in the near future.
Domi recently underwent a medical procedure to address an undisclosed injury that impacted his performance during the 2025-26 season. The specifics of the injury and surgery have not been disclosed by the team. With two years left on his contract and a $3.75-million cap hit, Domi’s health situation raises concerns for the Maple Leafs.
On a brighter note for Toronto supporters, experienced defenseman Chris Tanev has received clearance from the medical staff to participate in training camp. Tanev had undergone core muscle surgery in March, which prematurely ended his last season. Battling various injuries, Tanev’s ice time averaged just 17:58 in 11 games, the lowest since the 2012-13 season.
