Domi wants to remain a Leaf, but doesn't seem interested in discount
Second generation Maple Leaf Max Domi has been endearing himself to fans all season and wants that to continue for many years to come, but probably not at a discount, deferring talks to his agent.
Domi wanted to be a Leaf so bad that he took less money and security, agreeing to a one-year, $3M deal last summer. Domi got to fulfill a lifelong dream of playing for the same team his dad, Tie Domi, once did. The 29-year-old played well, scoring 9 goals and 47 points in 80 games.
Max Domi played very well for the Maple Leafs in the playoffs.
Domi carried that regular season momentum into the post season, producing 1 goal and 4 points in Toronto's seven game run. In the absence of superstar Auston Matthews in Game 5, Domi was moved to the middle on a line with Tyler Bertuzzi and Mitch Marner. Domi came up huge winning 66% of the draws, as he looked more comfortable in his natural center position.
With the season now over, Toronto held their end of season press availability today where Domi was asked if he would like to come back to Toronto. This was his response.
By the sounds of it, Domi doesn't appear to be interested in taking less to remain a Leaf, but who knows what may happen on July 1st if he doesn't find the offers he's looking for on the open market. Of course, we could just as easily see an extension reached before we even get to July 1st, so we'll just have to wait and see.
| POLL | ||
MAI 6 | 1188 ANSWERS Domi wants to remain a Leaf, but doesn't seem interested in discount Do you think Max Domi re-signs in Toronto in the offseason? | ||
| Yes, he has the desire to stay. It'll work out | 937 | 78.9 % |
| No, but there are better options out there | 120 | 10.1 % |
| No, but I wish he'd stay | 131 | 11 % |
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