Mikheyev's agent: Dubas went 'above and beyond' in dealing with scary injury

Dan Milstein, the agent for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ilya Mikheyev, is extremely appreciative of the way general manager Kyle Dubas handled his client's frightening injury.

Mikheyev suffered a wrist laceration that resulted in a severed artery and tendons during a Dec. 27 game against the New Jersey Devils. Dubas spent several days keeping the Russian company in the hospital and also bought clothes and other personal items for Mikheyev.

"Kyle went above and beyond his duty," Milstein said, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

Milstein went on to compliment the franchise.

"I've been saying this since long ago: The Maple Leafs as an organization, the way they recruit is almost like college recruiting," said Milstein. "Many (other) teams would say, 'Yeah, well they can afford to do it.'

"But caring for somebody and treating people like this doesn't cost any money. Showing support, showing you care, is about a lot more than money."

Mikheyev isn't expected to return from the injury for several months. The 25-year-old winger is playing his first season in North America after inking a one-year deal with Toronto in May.

Through 39 games this season, the rookie has tallied eight goals and 23 points while averaging 15:35 of ice time per contest.