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The Utah Hockey Club signed forward Kailer Yamamoto on Sunday to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Yamamoto, 26, scored three goals in six preseason games while in training camp on a professional tryout.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Kailer Yamamoto Eyes Career Revival in Utah, Signs 1-Yr Deal

Kailer Yamamoto has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Utah Hockey Club. After joining the team on a PTO, Yamamoto has made it when a handful of other players on PTOs did not.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Utah Hockey Club sign Kailer Yamamoto to one-year, two-way contract

The Utah Hockey Club announced that they have signed Kailer Yamamoto to a one-year, two-way contract. Yamamoto joined Utah on a player tryout agreement (PTO) last month.

Kailer Yamamoto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Utah signs former first-round pick to deal after PTO

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NHL News / Oilersnation / September 17

Former Oilers prospects Cameron Hebig, Dylan Wells join Yamamoto on tryouts with Utah Hockey Club

A pair of former Oilers prospects are joining another ex-Edmonton player in Utah on professioanl tryouts. The Oilers’ 2017 first-round draft pick Kailer Yamamoto signed a tryout with the Utah Hockey Club last week, and the NHL’s newest club announced Monday former Oilers prospects Cameron Hebig and Dylan Wells did, too.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Former Oiler Kailer Yamamoto Signs a PTO With Utah Hockey Club

Former Edmonton Oiler, Seattle Kraken, and Detroit Red Wings forward Kailer Yamamoto has signed a PTO with the Utah Hockey Club and will try to earn a spot on the roster out of camp.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 11

Former Oilers Sam Gagner, Kailer Yamamoto sign professional tryouts in Carolina, Utah

A pair of ex-Edmonton Oilers have landed on professional tryouts searching for teams to play for. Three-time Oiler Sam Gagner landed on one with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, PuckPedia reported.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 11

Kailer Yamamoto signs PTO with Utah HC

The Utah Hockey Club announced Wednesday they’ve signed forward Kailer Yamamoto to a professional tryout (PTO). Yamamoto spent the 2023-24 season with the Seattle Kraken, scoring eight goals and eight assists for 16 points in 59 regular-season games.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11

Utah signs former first-round pick to PTO

The right winger inked a one-year, $1.5M pact with the Kraken for last season. Unfortunately for both sides, it was a failed reclamation project.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 4

Looking back at what Leon Draisaitl has accomplished in his NHL career

Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe a sigh of relief — Leon Draisaitl has essentially committed the rest of his career to the organization. The two parties agreed to an eight-year deal worth $112 million, or $14 million annually on Tuesday morning.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

Boston Bruins Explore PTOs for Blake Wheeler, Kailer Yamamoto

The Boston Bruins feel like they’ve got some work to do heading into the 2024-25 season. They are facing a pivotal decision as they look to solidify their lineup, particularly at the second-line right-wing position.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / August 20

Boston Bruins Considering Two Veteran Forwards For PTO Deals

The Boston Bruins are reportedly considering extending Professional Tryout Contracts (PTOs) to forwards Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto, according to Shawn Hutcheon of The Fourth Period.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Bruins ‘considering’ PTOs for 2 former first-rounders

The Boston Bruins, much like the rest of the league, have concluded their business in NHL Free Agency. The Bruins spent big as they look to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with their current core.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Oilers Should Bring Back a Former First-Round Pick

Edmonton Oilers fans are very familiar with free agent Kailer Yamamoto. The 25-year-old was a first-round pick by the team in the 2017 Draft and tallied 50 goals and 118 points in 244 career games before getting traded to the Detroit Red Wings last offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Yamamoto, Nylander, Spezza & Gio

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore some intriguing possibilities for the upcoming season. First, I’ll consider whether there might be a spot on the team for a gritty, hard-working forward like Kailer Yamamoto.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 7

Profiling Kailer Yamamoto amid extended stay on free-agent market

It has been a rather steep fall from grace in recent years for Kailer Yamamoto.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / July 24

The Edmonton Oilers worst non-first round picks: #4 Dmitri Samorukov

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2017 draft class had plenty of promise at one point. Kailer Yamamoto was their first-round pick at 22nd overall and showed great potential early on.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 15

Where does Viktor Arvidsson fit into the Edmonton Oilers lineup?

The Edmonton Oilers have always had issues regarding depth on their right wing. It’s led the team to numerous blunders over the year, highlighted by players like Alex Chiasson, Kailer Yamamoto, Jesse Puljujarvi, Zack Kassian and most recently Warren Foegele, all of whom never worked out in Edmonton for one reason or another.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2, 2023

Kraken sign Kailer Yamamoto to one-year deal

Kraken sign forward Kailer Yamamoto to one-year contract

The Seattle Kraken have signed Pacific Northwest native Kailer Yamamoto.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30, 2023

Red Wings to buy out recently acquired player

The move will save Detroit $2.66M of Kailer Yamamoto’s $3.1M cap hit for this season, at a cost of $533k on their cap for next year.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 20, 2023

Insider Believes Oilers Have Trade In Pocket for Kailer Yamamoto

With the NHL buyout window now open, discussions have arisen in Edmonton regarding potential players who may draw the attention of the general manager for a buyout.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 27, 2023

Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto appears on Daily Faceoff trade targets board

Edmonton Oilers winger Kailer Yamamoto appeared on Daily Faceoff’s first trade targets board heading into the offseason. Yamamoto, 24, has had a tough season with the Oilers drawing in for just 58 games scoring 10 goals and 25 points.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 19, 2023

Scribe Says Oilers Should Be Seriously Concerned for Yamamoto

Is Kailer Yamamoto too small and too susceptible to big hits to be effective long-term for the Edmonton Oilers? It’s a valid question that comes following a 6-4 victory where the Oilers defeated the Seattle Kraken and Yamamoto scored but got hit repeatedly and bumped around like a pinball in a machine full of quarters.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 14, 2023

Random Thoughts: Erik Karlsson rumours, Kailer Yamamoto’s return, and all of these matinees

It’s Valentine’s Day and I can’t think of anything more romantic than having your boy drain the ol’ brain out of all its delicious contents in another edition of Random Thoughts.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / August 3, 2022

Oilers sign Kailer Yamamoto to two-year extension

Oilers sign F Kailer Yamamoto to two-year, $6.2 million extension

The 23-year-old finished with career highs in goals (20), assists (21) and points (41) in 81 regular-season games for the Oilers last season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 17, 2022

VIDEO: What’s Next For Kailer Yamamoto?

Next up in our off-season free agent series, we took a look at Kailer Yamamoto. After a difficult season in 2021, Yamamoto inked a one-year, show-me deal and produced well, scoring a career-high 20 goals and 41 points.