Tom Brady, widely regarded as the GOAT of the NFL, has made it clear which NHL team he’s backing this season-and it’s all about his buddy Max Domi and the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Saturday, just before the Leafs opened their season with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Brady doubled down on his support for his friend and the franchise, sending fans into a frenzy.
The retired seven-time Super Bowl champion took to Instagram to rally behind Domi, who re-signed with the Maple Leafs this summer on a four-year, $15 million contract. Brady’s message? Nothing short of a Stanley Cup prediction.
“LFG!!!! Stanley Cup next!!!!” Brady initially wrote when Domi inked his deal. Now, with the season underway, the Patriots great continues to hype up the Leafs, commenting on Domi’s latest Instagram post. “Our best is yet to come. Let’s go @max,” Brady wrote, showing that his support for the forward and the Leafs hasn’t wavered.
Domi, who posted nine goals and 38 assists last season, found his stride in Toronto after signing a one-year, prove-it contract in 2023. His performance earned him the multi-year extension, giving the Leafs another weapon as they chase their first Stanley Cup since 1967.
Brady and his friendship with the Domis
Brady’s friendship with the Domi family runs deep. Max’s father, Tie Domi-an NHL legend in his own right-celebrated with Brady back in 2020 when the quarterback secured his seventh and final Super Bowl ring. Now, it seems Brady is returning the favor, rooting for Max to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Although the NFL and NHL don’t overlap much, Brady’s passion for the Leafs is undeniable, adding even more intrigue to Toronto’s campaign. With the Leafs off to a strong 2-1 start, fans are hoping Brady’s prediction isn’t just a pipe dream.
Whether or not Domi and the Leafs can go the distance, one thing’s for sure: with Brady in their corner, the hype is real. Leafs Nation is buzzing-and who knows? Maybe the GOAT’s winning energy will be just what Toronto needs to break their decades-long title drought.