He was traded for a player who many believed still had a lot of untapped potential, and therefore the initial reaction to Max Domi’s arrival in the organization was mixed. His work ethic was undeniable and his history suggested he could be a good setup man, but his personal offensive production was an area of concern.
He has been playing in a centre role since the (suspension-abbreviated) pre-season after spending much of his short NHL career on the wing. After a few failed experiments attempting to convert wingers to centremen, Domi immediately took to the new role, and has been performing better than even the most optimistic projections.