![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/nhl-star-rodion-amirov-dies-aged-just-21-after-brave-brain-tumor-battle/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SC-Rodion-Breaker-OP-copy.jpg&description=Breaking GONE TOO SOON Published : 20:49, 14 Aug 2023 Updated : 21:10, 14 Aug 2023 NHL prospect Rodion Amirov has died aged 21. The young Russian had been battling a brain tumor since February 2022. 2 Rodion had been drafted 15th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020 Credit: Getty His agent, Daniel Milstein, said in a statement, via TMZ : "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." The 15th overall draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020, Amirov went on to sign an entry-level deal for three years with the franchise. Unfortunately, he would never go on to make an appearance for the team, being handed his diagnosis less than a year after being selected. Amirov ultimately pressed pause on his hockey career following the 2021-2022 season as he focused on his cancer battle. Prior to this, he had spent three years playing professionally in Russia for Salavat Yulaev Ufa, Toros Neftekamsk, and Tolpa Ufa. Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan said in a statement: "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. "It's incredibly sad to see a young man with so much promise taken from us so soon. "We offer our deepest condolences to Rodion's family and friends as we mourn this loss together." During his career, Amirov made 81 regular-season appearances as a pro, according to Elite Prospects . He also represented his country at multiple junior levels. 2 Amirov played in the KHL and VHL in Russia Credit: Getty){kind=link}
NHL prospect Rodion Amirov has died aged 21.
The young Russian had been battling a brain tumor since February 2022.
His agent, Daniel Milstein, said in a statement, via TMZ: “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.”