Rodion Amirov

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Rodion Amirov
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Born (2001-10-02)2 October 2001
Salavat, Russia
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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; 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, 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]

Although he did not play the previous year, Amirov signed a one-year contract extension with Salavat Yulaev on 10 May 2023.[11]

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
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Sweden

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Russia HG18 3rd 5 0 2 2 0
2019 Russia U18 2nd 7 6 3 9 2
2021 Russia WJC 4th 7 2 4 6 4
Junior totals 19 8 9 17 6

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
International
WJC18 All-Star Team 2019 [12]

References

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick
2020		 Succeeded by
Easton Cowan
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