Amazing update regarding 21-year-old Leafs prospect battling horrible disease

Recently, Kyle Cushman, a reporter for The Score, had suggested that the lack of information on Amirov might indicate that his pro hockey career may be over and that his recent contract extension with Salavat Yulayev may have been just to keep him around the team to help keep his spirits up. However, a report from Salavat's General Director himself, Rinat Bashirov, has provided a much more hopeful outlook on Amirov's situation.

When asked about the new contract and how Amirov is currently doing, Bashirov provided the following insight:

What an amazing thing to hear. While the 21-year-old is still not yet fully in the clear, the report about his focus and the team's focus right now is very encouraging. Obviously, it goes without saying that hockey is still not the primary concern here, but the fact that Salavat is already thinking about having Amirov back on the ice should have everyone feeling a little more optimistic about his future.