Max Domi

Max Domi
Domi with the Dallas Stars in 2023
Born	(1995-03-02) March 2, 1995 (age 28) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position	Centre/Left Wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Toronto Maple Leafs Arizona Coyotes Montreal Canadiens Columbus Blue Jackets Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Dallas Stars
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	12th overall, 2013 Phoenix Coyotes
Playing career	2015–present

Maxwell Johannes Domi (born March 2, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round, 12th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Amateur

He was selected by the Kingston Frontenacs with the eighth pick of the 2011 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft, but was subsequently traded for three second-round draft picks to the London Knights. ^[1] In his OHL debut against the Saginaw Spirit, on September 23, 2011, Domi scored a hat trick and recorded an assist to lead the Knights in an 8–0 victory. ^[2] During the 2011–12 season, he won a bronze medal with Team Ontario at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, ^[3] and helped the Knights capture the 2012 OHL Championship. Domi was rated as a top prospect who fulfilled the expectation to be a first round selection at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. ^[4]

During the 2012–13 season, Domi played with Team Canada to win a gold medal at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, ^[5] was an invited participant at the 2013 CHL Top Prospects Game ^[6] and led his London Knights team to capture their second consecutive OHL Championship. ^{[7] [8]} He was also a part of the Canadian team that won gold at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, being named the tournament's Best Forward, and was selected for the tournament's All-Star Team. ^{[9] [10]}

Professional

Arizona Coyotes

At the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Domi was selected 12th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes. His father, Tie, had previously played for the franchise when it was known as the Winnipeg Jets (the team would move to Phoenix in 1996). On July 14, 2013, Domi signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Phoenix. ^[11]

Coyotes' general manager Don Maloney confirmed fan speculation by saying he acquired prospect Anthony Duclair from the New York Rangers in the hopes he would develop line chemistry with Domi. ^[12] This was due to the fact that during the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship both Duclair and Domi showed visible chemistry and were key components in leading team Canada to gold. ^[13]

In his first NHL season, Domi developed instant line chemistry with Duclair, earning the duo the nickname "The Killer D's". ^[14] Domi scored his first career assist and goal in his NHL debut against the Los Angeles Kings on October 9, 2015, against Jonathan Quick. ^[15] On January 12, 2016, Domi recorded his first career NHL hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers. Two of his goals came on the power play, and defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson assisted on all three goals. ^{[16] [17]}

Montreal Canadiens

On June 15, 2018, Domi was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk. ^[18] The following day, Domi signed a two-year, $6.3 million contract extension with Montreal. ^[19] In a preseason game against the Florida Panthers on September 19, Domi sucker punched Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad, resulting in Domi's suspension for the remainder of the preseason. ^[20]

On October 3, 2018, Domi recorded two assists in the season opener as the Canadiens lost 3–2 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs. ^[21] On October 17, Domi scored his first goal for Montreal in a 3–2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. ^[22] He ended the 2018–19 season with 72 points, making him the first player since Tomáš Plekanec in 2009–10 to score 70 points or more in a single season for the Canadiens.

Columbus Blue Jackets

Domi during a game against the Washington Capitals.

On October 6, 2020, Domi and a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft were traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Josh Anderson. ^[23] On October 7, Domi signed a two-year, $10.6 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets. ^[24]

Carolina Hurricanes

While in his final season under contract with the Blue Jackets, Domi was dealt by the Blue Jackets at the NHL trade deadline to the Carolina Hurricanes via the Florida Panthers in a three team trade on March 21, 2022. ^[25] After posting two goals and five assists in nineteen regular season games with the Hurricanes, the team advanced into the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs for a first round matchup with the Boston Bruins. Domi distinguished himself in Game 7, scoring two goals and recording a primary assist on a third in the team's 3–2 series-clinching victory over the Bruins. Many commentators called it the finest game of Domi's career to that point. ^{[26] [27]}

Chicago Blackhawks

On July 13, 2022, Domi was signed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. ^[28]

Dallas Stars

On March 2, 2023, Domi’s 28th birthday, the Blackhawks traded the forward along with Dylan Wells to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Anton Khudobin and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. ^[29]

Toronto Maple Leafs

As a free agent from the Stars, Domi agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 2, 2023. ^[30]

Personal life

Domi was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, when his father Tie Domi was a member of the original Winnipeg Jets franchise. ^[9] Domi grew up in Toronto, Ontario, as his father was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in April 1995, a month after he was born. ^[31] Growing up, Domi's favourite team was the Maple Leafs, partially due to his father's many seasons with the club. Domi is of Albanian descent—his paternal grandparents immigrated to Canada during wars and tumult in Albania. ^[32]

Domi has Type 1 Diabetes which was diagnosed at age 12 following a hockey tournament in Detroit. ^[33] He regulates his blood sugar levels using an insulin pump attached to his hip. Domi wore the number 16 during his time in Arizona in homage to Bobby Clarke, a famed hockey player who also suffered with the condition. ^[2] He switched to number 13 after a trade to Montreal due to 16 being retired, as well as to pay tribute to his godfather, Mats Sundin. ^[34]

In 2019, Domi and author Jim Lang published a book, No Days Off: My Life with Type 1 Diabetes and Journey to the NHL. ^[35]

International play

Medal record
Representing Canada Ontario
Ice hockey
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
	2012 Windsor
Representing   Canada
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
	2012 Piešťany
IIHF World Junior Championship
	2015 Canada
Ice Hockey World Championships
	2016 Russia

Domi represented Team Canada at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, winning gold. Domi later made his senior national debut with Canada at the 2016 World Championship, winning gold.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2010–11	Don Mills Flyers	GTHL		30	27	30	57	45		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	St. Michael's Buzzers	OJHL		2	1	1	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	London Knights	OHL		62	21	28	49	48		19	4	5	9	10
2012–13	London Knights	OHL		64	39	48	87	71		21	11	21	32	26
2013–14	London Knights	OHL		61	34	59	93	90		9	4	6	10	8
2014–15	London Knights	OHL		57	32	70	102	66		9	5	4	9	16
2015–16	Arizona Coyotes	NHL		81	18	34	52	72		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Arizona Coyotes	NHL		59	9	29	38	40		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Arizona Coyotes	NHL		82	9	36	45	73		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		82	28	44	72	80		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		71	17	27	44	35		10	0	3	3	8
2020–21	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL		54	9	15	24	75		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL		53	9	23	32	37		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		19	2	5	7	18		14	3	3	6	4
2022–23	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		60	18	31	49	76		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Dallas Stars	NHL		20	2	5	7	6		19	3	10	13	52
NHL totals				581	121	249	370	512		43	6	16	22	64

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2012	Canada Ontario	U17		6	3	4	7	14
2012	Canada	IH18		5	3	4	7	2
2015	Canada	WJC		7	5	5	10	4
2016	Canada	WC		10	1	0	1	4
Junior totals				18	11	13	24	20
Senior totals				10	1	0	1	4

Awards and honours

Awards	Year
World U-17 Hockey Challenge bronze medal	2012	[36]
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament gold medal	2012	[37]
CHL Top Prospects Game	2013	[38]
World Junior Ice Hockey Championship gold medal	2015	[10]
World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Best Forward	2015	[10]

References

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27. Proteau, Adam (May 14, 2022). "Domi's best career performance comes at the right time for the Hurricanes". The Hockey News . Retrieved May 14, 2022.
28. TSN ca Staff (July 13, 2022). "Blackhawks adding forwards Domi, Athanasiou". The Sports Network . Retrieved July 13, 2022.
29. "Stars acquire forward Max Domi and goaltender Dylan Wells from Chicago". NHL.com. March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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33. McLellan, Sarah. "A Coyote and his dog: Canine companion helps NHL rookie cope with diabetes". azcentral.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
34. Farrel, Sean (June 30, 2018). "Domi will wear No. 13 for Canadiens as tribute to Maple Leafs great". NHL.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
35. Ledra, Christina (November 9, 2019). "Domi gets dream meeting with Clarke to talk inspiration, Type 1 diabetes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
36. "Team Ontario Wins Bronze at U17 Challenge". AllianceHockey.com. May 6, 2012. Archived from the original on June 20, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
37. "MacKinnon, Domi help lead Canada to gold". HockeysFuture.com. July 3, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
38. "Home Hardware CHL Top Prospects Game". homehardwaretopprospects.com. January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database
• Official website

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Henrik Samuelsson	Phoenix Coyotes first round draft pick 2013	Succeeded by Brendan Perlini