But whern he was iven six months to live in October 2022 and they passed, in April 2023 Rodion said with laughter: "Wel, these Canadian doctors don't know anything. Here am, here, alive - and they have already buried me!" Every day lived was like a feat. He waged this struggle courageously.
Kyle Dubas really wanted to fulfil Rodion's dream of playing an NHL game, even if it was preseason. Dubas had already agreed with the Senators, that Rodion would be able to go on the ice in the preseason game and play as much as he could. Unfortunately, he didn't succeed. There was not enough strength, the coordination was not the same - he could no longer skate.
I will say again that we will always remember Rodion's courage, his desire to live, will and smile. We loved him very much.