Maple Leafs place Domi and Joshua on long-term injured reserve
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed Max Domi and Dakota Joshua on long-term injured reserve on October 1, 2026, generating approximately $7 million in cap space. This move enables the team to clear roster spots while managing their injuries. Domi is under contract through 2027-28 with a $3.75 million cap hit, while Joshua's contract is $3.25 million annually. With both players sidelined, the Maple Leafs have greater flexibility to adjust their roster without immediate pressure to find trades or waivers. This situation also provides an opportunity to assess their contracts’ futures.
- •Max Domi and Dakota Joshua are both placed on LTIR.
- •The Maple Leafs gain approximately $7 million in cap flexibility.
- •Domi's contract extends through the 2027-28 season.
- •Joshua is in the third year of a four-year deal.
- •Toronto can reassess both players' situations while on LTIR.
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