Rodion Ruslanovich Amirov (Russian: Родион Русланович Амиров; Bashkir: Родион Руслан улы Әмиров, romanized: Rodion Ruslan ulı Ämirov; 2 October 2001 – 14 August 2023) was a Russian professional ice hockey forward who played with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

While in Toronto, he lived with fellow Russian Leafs prospect Semyon Der-Arguchintsev[5][6] Amirov returned to Russia for the 2021–22 season.

[8] In the fall of 2022, Amirov received chemotherapy in Toronto, and attended the Maple Leafs' season opener against the Washington Capitals, where he was announced as an honorary member of the roster.

At this point, his treatment left him unable to train;[10] according to his father Ruslan, the doctors had deemed the cancer inoperable,[11] and Rodion was given between three and six months to live.

[11] Despite his vision loss and his time away from hockey, Amirov signed a one-year contract extension with Salavat Yulaev on 10 May 2023.