Domi grateful to join teammates, chase 'dream of winning' Cup with Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi is relishing at the opportunity to chase the Stanley Cup this summer after joining the club at training camp for the first time Monday.

Domi, who has Type 1 diabetes, was given an extended period to decide whether or not it would be safe for him to participate in the NHL's return this summer.

"We’re learning more and more day by day, and I think to have that little buffer there to make sure that when I got here it was super safe - not that it wasn’t at the start - worked out great," Domi said, per Sportsnet's Eric Engels. "Now that I’m here, it’s awesome, and I’m just worried about Game 1 against Pittsburgh and super excited to be part of the group now.

"I think we’re all here for the same reason, we all have the same dream of winning," Domi said. "I want to be a part of winning culture, and we’ve got a special group in there."

The 25-year-old pivot expressed his gratitude for the training staff for helping him make an informed decision on returning.

Domi also feels extremely fortunate to have technology available that makes it possible for him to track his health while playing to help ensure his safety.

"I’m super lucky to be living in this era with all the technology we have," Domi said. "I wear a Dexcom (monitoring device) which allows me to see my blood sugar in real time every five minutes. That alone is something that five years ago, 10 years ago wasn’t where it is now. In that time, it would be a different discussion. But I’m lucky to be in this position I’m in now."

The Winnipeg native tallied 17 goals and 44 points through 71 games this season, his second with Montreal.