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Leafs Prospect Rodion Amirov Dies

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Amirov had been battling a brain tumour

A young prospect for the Toronto Maple Leafs has died. 

Rodion Amirov has passed away after being diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. 

He was 21 years old. 

In April 2021, he signed a three year contract with the Leafs after being selected 15th overall in the 2020 entry draft. 

He missed the entire season last year as he underwent treatment.