Maple Leafs News & Analysis

Toronto is about $2.75M over the ceiling. The Maple Leafs salary cap fix runs through Max Domi LTIR, and it buys less flexibility than fans think.

A Max Domi injury update from John Chayka says he's progressing but offers no timeline. His LTIR status is the key to the Maple Leafs' cap compliance.

Toronto projects roughly $2.75M over the $104M cap, yet the Maple Leafs salary cap 2026-27 crunch is easily solved with Domi's LTIR and depth demotions.

The Max Domi injury leaves the Leafs forward out indefinitely after back surgery complications. LTIR would free about $3.75M against a tight salary cap.