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Rodion Amirov

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Ruslanovich and the family name is Amirov.
Rodion Amirov
Born (2001-10-02)2 October 2001
Salavat, Russia
Died 14 August 2023(2023-08-14) (aged 21)
Munich, Germany
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Salavat Yulaev Ufa
NHL draft 15th overall, 2020
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2019–2021

Rodion Ruslanovich Amirov (Russian: Родион Русланович Амиров; Bashkir: Родион Руслан улы Әмиров, romanized: Rodion Ruslan ulı Ämirov; 2 October 2001 – 14 August 2023) was a Russian professional ice hockey forward who played with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was drafted in the first round, 15th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Playing career

Amirov played youth hockey within the system of his hometown club, Salavat Yulaev Ufa. He appeared for their Junior Hockey League (Russia) (MHL) affiliate, Tolpar Ufa, and their Supreme Hockey League (VHL) affiliate Toros Neftekamsk, before making his debut with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the top-level Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) during the 2019–20 season. In October 2020, Amirov was selected 15th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the pandemic-delayed 2020 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

As a 19-year-old in his second KHL season, Amirov appeared in a career-high 39 games for Salavat Yulaev during the 2020–21 season. His nine goals and 13 points ranked third among under-20 skaters in the league. In nine playoff games, however, he did not record a point.[3][4]

On 15 April 2021, Amirov agreed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Leafs. He moved to Toronto for the spring and worked with the Leafs' development staff, but did not appear in any games for the Leafs or their minor league affiliates. While in Toronto, he lived with fellow Russian Leafs prospect Semyon Der-Arguchintsev[5][6]

Amirov returned to Russia for the 2021–22 season. From 29 September to 6 December 2021, he did not play any KHL games due to a shoulder injury. He recorded an assist in his return to the Ufa lineup, despite playing barely more than one minute. He did not play at all in the next two games.[6][7] In 10 KHL games that season, he totaled one goal and three points.[4]

Illness and death

On 22 February 2022, Amirov's agent, Dan Milstein, announced on Twitter that Amirov had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and was undergoing treatment. The announcement shared that Amirov was receiving treatment in Germany and was skating and working out regularly. Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas confirmed the report the next day.[8]

In the fall of 2022, Amirov received chemotherapy in Toronto, and attended the Maple Leafs' season opener against the Washington Capitals, where he was announced as an honorary member of the roster.[9] Afterward, Amirov returned to his family home in Ufa to continue treatment. At this point, his treatment left him unable to train;[10] according to his father Ruslan, the doctors had deemed the cancer inoperable,[11] and Rodion was given between three and six months to live.[12]

For the last eight months of his life, Amirov was rendered blind from the cancer, as it had spread to his optic nerve.[11] Despite his vision loss and his time away from hockey, Amirov signed a one-year contract extension with Salavat Yulaev on 10 May 2023.[13] Amirov died on 14 August 2023, in Munich, Germany, where he was receiving treatment. His death was announced that day, by Milstein via Twitter.[3][9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Tolpar Ufa MHL 12 2 1 3 4 2 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Tolpar Ufa MHL 31 13 13 26 14 8 4 2 6 2
2019–20 Tolpar Ufa MHL 17 10 12 22 31 5 1 1 2 2
2019–20 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 21 0 2 2 4 — — — — —
2019–20 Toros Neftekamsk VHL 5 1 2 3 0 6 1 3 4 0
2020–21 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 39 9 4 13 6 9 0 0 0 6
2020–21 Toros Neftekamsk VHL 3 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2020–21 Tolpa Ufa MHL — — — — — 5 0 3 3 0
2021–22 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 10 1 2 3 0 — — — — —
2021–22 Toros Neftekamsk VHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
KHL totals 70 10 8 18 10 9 0 0 0 6

International

Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Sweden
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Russia HG18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 5 0 2 2 0
2018 Russia WJAC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 2 1 3 0
2019 Russia U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 6 3 9 2
2021 Russia WJC 4th 7 2 4 6 4
Junior totals 25 10 10 20 6

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
International
World U18 Championship – Media All-Star Team 2019 [14]

References

  1. ^ "National team's hero and KHL rookie. Rodion Amirov's success story : News : Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)". en.khl.ru. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Maple Leafs take Rodion Amirov with 15th overall pick". theScore.com. the Score. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Leafs prospect Amirov dead at 21". TSN. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Rodion Amirov". eliteprospects.net. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Maple Leafs sign Rodion Amirov to Entry Level contract". Toronto Maple Leafs. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  6. ^ a b Kloke, Joshua (11 December 2021). "The curious case of Rodion Amirov: Why isn't the Maple Leafs prospect playing more in Russia?". theathletic.com. The Athletic. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  7. ^ Parsons Sr., Jim (13 December 2021). "Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Rubins, Seney, Amirov, Dahlstrom & Holl". thehockeywriters.com. The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  8. ^ Neufeld, Abby (23 February 2022). "20-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs prospect diagnosed with brain tumour". CTV News Toronto. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Former Maple Leafs first-round pick Rodion Amirov passes away at 21". Sportsnet. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Maple Leafs prospect Amirov returns home to continue treatments for brain tumour". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  11. ^ a b Hornby, Lance (12 September 2023). "Rodion Amirov's father relays emotional message of thanks after Leafs prospect's death". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  12. ^ McGran, Kevin (13 September 2023). "Father of late Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has a message for fans". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Salavat extends contract with Rodion Amirov" (in Russian). Salavat Yulaev Ufa. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  14. ^ Aykroyd, Lucas (28 April 2019). "Caufield named MVP". International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick
2020 		Succeeded by
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