Leafs top prospect diagnosed with a brain tumor
Some sad news to report regarding one of the Leafs' top prospects, as GM Kyle Dubas revealed to Leafs Nation and the rest of the hockey community what has been going on with Rodion Amirov and why he hasn't been playing games for his KHL club.
"I regret to inform our fans that Rodion Amirov has been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Rodion commenced the 2021-22 season with Salavat Ufa of the KHL but suffered an injury to open the season. During the course of his recovery from this injury, he developed some new, unrelated symptoms that required ongoing extensive investigations over the last few months.
Rodion is currently undergoing treatment at a medical facility in Germany and will not return to play for the remainder of the season.
Our medical staff has been involved throughout the process alongside Ufa's and we are in direct contact with the facility on an ongoing basis to monitor his treatment and care. Rodion has the complete support of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and we will continue to ensure he receives the best care possible throughout this process.
Out of respect for Rodion and his family, the Club will not have any further comment at this time."
Rodion commenced the 2021-22 season with Salavat Ufa of the KHL but suffered an injury to open the season. During the course of his recovery from this injury, he developed some new, unrelated symptoms that required ongoing extensive investigations over the last few months.
Rodion is currently undergoing treatment at a medical facility in Germany and will not return to play for the remainder of the season.
Our medical staff has been involved throughout the process alongside Ufa's and we are in direct contact with the facility on an ongoing basis to monitor his treatment and care. Rodion has the complete support of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and we will continue to ensure he receives the best care possible throughout this process.
Out of respect for Rodion and his family, the Club will not have any further comment at this time."
A very sad and scary turn of events and as we all look to take in this information and process it, on behalf of the crew at LetsGoLeafs.com, we'd like to send our best vibes and suppport to the Amirov family. We'll be keeping Rodion in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The 20-year-old was the Leafs' 1st round pick (15th overall) in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
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