MONTREAL

Canadiens, Max Domi agree to wait at least seven days before making call on camp

Published Sunday, July 12, 2020 12:34PM EDT Last Updated Sunday, July 12, 2020 6:02PM EDT

Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Domi celebrates a goal by teammate Artturi Lehkonen against the Toronto Maple Leafs during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi will wait seven to 10 days before deciding if he will join his teammates at training camp.

Domi, who has Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, and the team have agreed on the waiting period before making a call on whether he'll return in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Canadiens and Max Domi have agreed to wait 7-to-10 days before deciding if the forward will join the team for Phase 3.https://t.co/Fkuv1HSl0a
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 12, 2020

Training camp for all 24 teams in the NHL's return starts Monday.

Domi had 17 goals and 27 assists in 71 games this season.

The season is scheduled to restart with a best-of-five qualifying round beginning Aug. 1 in Toronto and Edmonton. The Canadiens will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in Toronto.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2020.