Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Passes Away at The Age of 21
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has passed away at just 21 years old, following a two-year battle against a brain tumor.
His agent, Dan Milstein, conveyed the devastating news.
It is we great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodion Amirov. Two years ago, Rodion was diagnosed with a brain tumour. From the moment he received the news, he refused to speak in the negative, determined to enjoy every day, facing it with the same positive attitude he showed during his hockey career. We will always remember his courage, his desire, his will, his smile, all of the great things about him. We'd like to thank his doctors, who took great care of him. We'd like to thank the Toronto Maple Leafs and his KHL - Salavat Yulayev Ufa team. Both did everything possible to help in any way, do whatever was necessary for Rodion and the Amirov family. And we'd like to thank hockey fans all over the world who sent notes of encouragement and best wishes over the past two years. They meant so much to the Amirov family.
Despite his health struggle, Amirov maintained a positive outlook on life and his beloved sport of hockey. Emerging from Russia's Yulayev Ufa system, he was selected in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Maple Leafs. However, his health deteriorated in 2021 with the brain tumor diagnosis. Despite these challenges, Amirov's determination shone as he aimed for a return to the ice in the 2022-23 season. His legacy lives on.
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