Forward Max Domi completed a $10.6 million move to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, after being traded by the Montreal Canadiens the previous day. His new contract, valid for two years, has an average annual value of $5.6 million.
While Domi passed up the opportunity to become a restricted free agent on October 9, will be able to become and unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2021-22 season.
The 25-year-old forward impressed during the 2019-20 season, scoring 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games for the Canadiens.
Domi made the following comments after completing his trade, “I never like to compare teams or organizations, but Columbus is right there and it’s a team that’s ready to win a Stanley Cup. Playing in that rink (Nationwide Arena) is something that is very difficult. It’s a challenge. It’s very loud. The fans are unbelievable. … Everyone from the organization has reached out to me. It’s been first class. I got a call from [coach John Tortorella] and [general manager Jarmo Kekalainen] right away, so it’s pretty amazing to hear, and I’m just really excited about this next chapter and next challenge. We’ve got a special group and I’m just really looking forward to being a part of it.”
In return for Domi, the Canadiens received forward Josh Anderson as well as a third-round pick (No. 78) in the 2020 NHL Draft.
