It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov. The Maple Leafs confirmed Amirov died Monday in Munich, Germany, where he had been receiving treatment. They also posted a tribute to Amirov on Scotiabank Arena’s outdoor video board.
The Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan said in a statement that, “The entire Maple Leafs organization is devastated by this tragic loss, Over the duration of his courageous battle, Rodion’s positivity inspired everyone around him, and he made lasting impressions with our team and fans in his brief visits to Toronto.”
Amirov had signed a three-year entry-level contract with Toronto in April 2021 after being selected 15th overall by the NHL club in the 2020 entry draft, but sadly the team said in February 2022 that Amirov had a brain tumor and would go to Germany for treatment, in the hopes of being able to resume his hockey career at some point.
From the moment Amirov received the news, he refused to speak in the negative and determined to enjoy every day, facing it with the same positive attitude he showed during his hockey career.
The Maple Leafs said their organization was devastated by the news of Amirov’s death. Over the duration of his courageous battle, Rodin’s positively inspired everyone around him and made lasting impressions with our team and fans in his brief visits to Toronto,” team president Brendan Shanahan said. “It’s incredibly sad to see a young man with so much promise taken from us so soon.”
Amirov went to Toronto for four rounds of chemotherapy last fall and attended the Maple Leafs 2022-23 home opener against Washington, where he received an ovation from the crowd at Scotiabank Arena when announced as an honorary member of the playing roster.
Our deepest condolences go to the family, team and Amirov’s friends worldwide.
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RIP
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Rest in Eternal Peace