Max Domi faces complications and mobility issues following surgery

<p>Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi recently underwent surgery, which has led to a pause in his NHL career. On May 25, the Maple Leafs announced that Domi had surgery to address an issue he played through during the 2025-26 season. The team's statement did not specify the type of procedure but indicated that Domi would be out indefinitely due to complications arising from it.</p><p>The announcement of Domi's indefinite absence during the offseason raised questions, particularly as he had played in 80 games for the Leafs in the previous season. While specific details about Domi's surgery and complications have not been disclosed, a report from the Toronto Sun suggested that he underwent a back procedure and experienced significant mobility issues in the days following the surgery.</p><p>According to the report, Domi chose his own surgeon rather than the one preferred by the Maple Leafs, a decision noted as not uncommon in professional sports. Steve Simmons, who reported on the situation, stated, "Whatever happened here wasn’t deemed successful. Apparently, Domi could not walk in the days following surgery, which created significant alarm." His status for the upcoming season remains uncertain.</p><p>Domi joined the Maple Leafs as a free agent ahead of the 2023 season and signed a multi-year deal after playing at least 74 games in each of his three seasons with the team. In the past season, he scored 12 goals and recorded 36 points in 80 games. Domi, originally drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in 2013, achieved a career-high of 72 points during the 2018-19 season with the Montreal Canadiens.</p>