Breaking News - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect suffers setback in battle with cancer
As the NHL continues their hockey fights cancer month, the battle hits very close to home for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs top prospect Rodion Amirov is currently battling brain cancer. Earlier this year it had been reported that Amirov had completed his treatments, but unfortunately today it was announced that he'd experienced a setback.
Amirov's agent took to Twitter to share the following information:
Rodion Amirov has returned home and is with his family.
Unfortunately, at the moment Rodion cannot train, as he is undergoing additional treatments.
We would like to thank the Toronto Maple Leafs and Salavat Yulaev Ufa for their incredible support and willingness to do everything necessary for Rodion's comfort.
Unfortunately, at the moment Rodion cannot train, as he is undergoing additional treatments.
We would like to thank the Toronto Maple Leafs and Salavat Yulaev Ufa for their incredible support and willingness to do everything necessary for Rodion's comfort.
The Maple Leafs selected Amirov 15th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Amirov and his family.
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