Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas announced some sad news on Wednesday morning: 2020 first-round pick Rodion Amirov has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is out for the remainder of the season.

Amirov was the No. 15 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. He began the 2021-22 season with Salavat Ufa of the KHL but suffered an injury. Unfortunately, during that recovery, Amirov “developed some new, unrelated symptoms that required ongoing extensive investigations over the last few months.”

That was when the brain tumor was discovered. The Maple Leafs prospect is currently receiving treatment in Germany.

Dubas finished his statement with this:

“Our medical staff has been involved throughout the process alongside Ufa's and we are in direct contact with the facility on an ongoing basis to monitor his treatment and care. Rodion has the complete support of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and we will continue to ensure he receives the best care possible throughout this process.

Out of respect for Rodion and his family, the Club will not have any further comment at this time.”

This is tragic news and we just have to hope for the best for this Maple Leafs youngster in his recovery from his brain tumor.