Welcome back for the Thursday edition of Links, News, and Notes. Let’s catch up with all the happenings around the hockey world:
- At 20 years old and being a recent first round pick, Rodion Amirov had nothing but promise ahead of him. However, during treatment for an unrelated injury, the young Toronto Maple Leafs prospect was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The brave youngster is opting to take the news in a positive light and is hoping to inspire many with his battle. We wish him a smooth and speedy road to recovery.
- There are very few players in the NHL more loathed han Sean Avery, and with good reasons.