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Terrible news out of Toronto as surgery goes completely sideways for Maple Leafs forward Max Domi

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Skyler Walker
June 1, 2026 (6:20)

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Jan 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) speaks with forward Max Domi as they warm up before playing the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Arena.

Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Max Domi and John Chayka are suddenly facing a far bigger concern than a summer recovery plan.

The Maple Leafs revealed last week that Domi would be out indefinitely, and that news landed with real weight around Toronto.

Most people already knew Domi had played through pain for much of the season.

What they didn't expect was a procedure serious enough to put the start of next season into question.

That's where the story turned.

This wasn't framed as a routine cleanup or a standard offseason fix.

According to Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, Domi's back surgery took a frightening turn once the operation was underway.

The report painted a picture that went far beyond normal post-surgery discomfort. It raised immediate concern about Domi's mobility and his long-term health.

This goes beyond a normal offseason recovery

Simmons wrote:

«Something went terribly wrong with the surgery. For public consumption, no one is saying what. Almost every operation on a professional athlete is followed by a press release that indicates that successful surgery has taken place.»

«Whatever happened here wasn't deemed successful. Apparently, Domi could not walk in the days following surgery, which created significant alarm.»

That detail changes the tone around this entire situation. This is no longer about training camp timing or line combinations.

The report also stated that Domi chose his own doctor for the procedure, not the team.

That matters because it pulls the spotlight away from the Leafs and puts it squarely on the outcome itself.

Domi still suited up in 80 games last season despite the injury.

He finished with 12 goals and 24 assists, numbers that now look secondary beside what he was dealing with physically.

Right now, the bigger issue is simple. Toronto can worry about its top six later. The first question is whether Max Domi can get all the way back to full health.

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