Tie Domi, one of the most popular players in
Toronto Maple Leaf history, is officially retiring from the NHL today. After last season, Maple Leaf GM John Ferguson decided that it was in the best interest of the team to buyout the final year of Domi's contract, ending his days as a Maple Leaf. After weighing all of options, Domi decided to retire at the age of 36.
No one has ever questioned the heart Domi has showed throughout his career. Domi played 1,020 games for the Maple Leafs,
New York Rangers and
Winnipeg Jets, amassing over 3,500 penalty minutes, 4th overall in the category. He was
originally drafted by the Maple Leafs in 1988, in the second round, 27th overall from the Peterborough Petes.