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K. Yamamoto
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Kailer Yamamoto

RW, #56
G
8
A
8
PTS
16
+/-
-9
Player Bio
HT/WT
5' 8", 153 lbs
Age
25
Born
09-29-1998
Handedness
Right
After trade, buyout, Kailer Yamamoto finds comfort with home-state Kraken: 'Everyone is smiling'

Yamamoto’s transition to a new team has gone as smoothly as he could have hoped, but will his numbers improve?

Peter Baugh17

After trade, buyout, Kailer Yamamoto finds comfort with home-state Kraken: 'Everyone is smiling'
What the Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin trade means for their salary cap

During the 2023 NHL Draft, the Oilers dealt Yamamoto and Kostin to Detroit in a pure cap dump.

Daniel Nugent-Bowman64

What the Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin trade means for their salary cap
Lowetide: Is Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto playing his final games for Edmonton?

Yamamoto isn't scoring and so far against the Kings, his play is coming up short in other key areas.

Allan Mitchell47

Lowetide: Is Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto playing his final games for Edmonton?
Lowetide: Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto's future may hinge on 2023 NHL playoffs

Yamamoto has had an opportunity to deliver production for the Oilers in something close to an ideal situation.

Allan Mitchell47

Lowetide: Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto's future may hinge on 2023 NHL playoffs
Why more vintage Kailer Yamamoto outings could solve Oilers' right wing woes

In the 6-3 victory over the Jets, Yamamoto performed like the elite winger the Oilers have been searching for to complete their top six.

Daniel Nugent-Bowman5

Why more vintage Kailer Yamamoto outings could solve Oilers' right wing woes
Lowetide: Edmonton Oilers winger Kailer Yamamoto and the balance between value contract and injury risk

After the Jesse Puljujarvi trade, what could impact Yamamoto's future as the Oilers' No. 2 right winger?

Allan Mitchell14

Lowetide: Edmonton Oilers winger Kailer Yamamoto and the balance between value contract and injury risk
With Kailer Yamamoto nearing a return, which Oilers could be salary-cap casualties?

The Oilers have to create cap space to fit Yamamoto on the active roster. What options do they have?

Daniel Nugent-Bowman30

With Kailer Yamamoto nearing a return, which Oilers could be salary-cap casualties?
Lowetide: Jay Woodcroft’s early Oilers roster challenges and possible upgrades

Small tweaks have made a major impact and with Woodcroft as head coach the Oilers are on a roll.

Allan Mitchell35

Lowetide: Jay Woodcroft’s early Oilers roster challenges and possible upgrades
Lowetide: 7 Oilers players poised to benefit most from Jay Woodcroft becoming head coach

Woodcroft could have an immediate and substantial impact on young Oilers players throughout the organization.

Allan Mitchell31

Lowetide: 7 Oilers players poised to benefit most from Jay Woodcroft becoming head coach
Fantasy trends and waiver wire gems: Streamers, risers and fallers — who will get you the most this week?

Every single team will be in action at least once across next week’s matchup. With more adds, you'll be getting more bang for your buck.

Shayna Goldman13

Fantasy trends and waiver wire gems: Streamers, risers and fallers — who will get you the most this week?
Lowetide: Revisiting Oilers’ choice to take Kailer Yamamoto in 2017 NHL Draft

Yamamoto isn't the dynamic player on his line but has found a way to make himself useful for the Oilers.

Allan Mitchell38

Lowetide: Revisiting Oilers’ choice to take Kailer Yamamoto in 2017 NHL Draft
Lowetide: Have Oilers trade assets changed in light of the Evander Kane signing?

A big part of the Oilers' future may be going out at the deadline in exchange for a goaltender.

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Lowetide: Have Oilers trade assets changed in light of the Evander Kane signing?
Lowetide: The five most effective Oilers midseason recalls since 1979-80

There have been 19 midseason recalls of Oilers prospects over the years that have had a strong impact on team fortunes. Which were the best?

Allan Mitchell10

Lowetide: The five most effective Oilers midseason recalls since 1979-80
Tales from the days Kailer Yamamoto, Ryan McLeod, Evan Bouchard and Tyler Benson were minor league roommates

All four players have gone from living together and playing basketball indoors and outdoors, to playing on the Oilers.

Daniel Nugent-Bowman7

Tales from the days Kailer Yamamoto, Ryan McLeod, Evan Bouchard and Tyler Benson were minor league roommates
Lowetide: Why Kailer Yamamoto is still on the Oilers’ No. 2 line

Could we see Kailer Yamamoto move down the depth chart in favour of bigger wingers, such as Zack Kassian?

Allan Mitchell28

Lowetide: Why Kailer Yamamoto is still on the Oilers’ No. 2 line
Lowetide: Making the call on the Oilers’ 2017 draft class is proving difficult

Kailer Yamamoto is the headliner here but other Oilers prospects drafted in 2017 could still emerge.

Allan Mitchell16

Lowetide: Making the call on the Oilers’ 2017 draft class is proving difficult
Lowetide: What might Oilers do if Kailer Yamamoto’s goal scoring slump continues?

The Oilers have more options this season for the second line if Yamamoto doesn't regain his scoring touch.

Allan Mitchell28

Lowetide: What might Oilers do if Kailer Yamamoto’s goal scoring slump continues?
Lowetide: Examining Ken Holland’s Oilers plan and how it could impact the future

This is Year 3 for Holland with the Oilers, and there's a real urgency. The goal is playoffs and success once there.

Allan Mitchell30

Lowetide: Examining Ken Holland’s Oilers plan and how it could impact the future
Oilers depth chart: How the Kailer Yamamoto signing sets up Edmonton for training camp

The last domino in the Oilers' offseason to-do list fell Saturday as the restricted free agent signed a one-year, $1.175 million deal.

Daniel Nugent-Bowman23

Oilers depth chart: How the Kailer Yamamoto signing sets up Edmonton for training camp
Lowetide: Dylan Holloway’s season and why patience is vital for the Oilers prospect

One of the Oilers' top prospects is reportedly recovering from a wrist injury ahead of the team's rookie camp next week.

Allan Mitchell19

Lowetide: Dylan Holloway’s season and why patience is vital for the Oilers prospect

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