Maple Leafs show support for ailing prospect Rodion Amirov: 'We know he's fighting hard'
TORONTO – A bittersweet moment to begin the Toronto Maple Leafs’ morning skate Thursday. Captain John Tavares gathered the entire team and coaching staff within frame of a camera lens as the players recorded a special video message for Rodion Amirov. News of Amirov’s condition was relayed to the Maple Leafs after Tuesday night’s overtime loss in Columbus. Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe took note and loved seeing fans and the hockey world rally in the young man’s corner. Tavares is one of the few current Leafs who met Amirov during his trip to Toronto last spring to take in the playoffs....
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Toronto Maple Leafs’, John Tavares, Rodion Amirov, Toronto, Maple Leafs
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