Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dies after brain tumor diagnosis: 'We mourn this loss together'

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The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Rodion Amirov in the first round in the 2020 draft. The 21-year-old was later diagnosed with a brain tumor. 

On Monday, Amirov's agent Dan Milstein confirmed the young athlete's death.

"From the moment he received the news, he refused to speak in the negative, determined to enjoy every day, facing it with the same positive attitude he showed during his hockey career," Milstein said in a statement. "We will always remember his courage, his desire, his will, his smile, all of the great things about him."

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Toronto Maple Leafs 2020 first-round draft pick Rodion Amirov waves as he is acknowledged by the crowd before the teams NHL hockey action against the Washington Capitals in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

According to Milstein, Amirov learned of his tumor diagnosis two years ago. The Maple Leafs revealed his condition in February 2022.

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Amirov inked an entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs in April 2021. He later became a member of the Maple Leafs' taxi squad following his stint in the Kontinental Hockey League with Salavet Yulaev Ufa. In his 39 game prior to his 20th birthday, Amirov scored nine goals.

He eventually returned to Russia for another campaign, but he suffered an injury prior to the start of the KHL season. Amirov was healthy enough to return to the lineup in September, but he suffered another injury.

Rodion Amirov of the Toronto Maple Leafs is introduced during the home opener between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals at the