The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forward Auston Domi on indefinite leave, removing him from the team’s active roster as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Russian forward Andrei Nikishin remains unsigned and is not currently with the Carolina Hurricanes, leaving his future with the organization uncertain. Both situations create roster questions for their respective teams as they navigate the remainder of their campaigns. The developments highlight ongoing instability in player availability for both franchises.

Domi out indefinitely for Maple Leafs; Nikishin without contract, not at Hurricanes camp ...