“Yam Re-Signed” – Kailer Yamamoto Signs Two-Year, $6.2 Million Deal With Oilers, Avoiding Arbitration » FirstSportz
Forward Kailer Yamamoto signed a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers in a $6.2 million offer at an annual average of $3.1 million, avoiding an arbitration hearing scheduled for Sunday.
The 23-year-old had his best NHL season with 20 goals and 21 assists for 41 points in 81 games. He recorded 7 points in 14 games during the Oilers’ run to the Western Conference Finals.
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Kailer Yamamoto re-signed on a two-year extension with Edmonton Oilers
During the 2017 NHL draft, the Edmonton Oilers selected Kailer Yamamoto 22nd overall and has 93 points for the team in 186 games. His contract is expected to expire in 2024, making him a restricted free agent.
According to PuckPedia, the team is $6.8 million over their cap salary after signing Kailer and having another 21 players on their roster. Kailer is expected to make $2.7 million with a $300,000 signing bonus in the first year of his deal.
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Back in the season, he had 25 points in his last 40 games and 2 goals and 7 points in 14 playoff games. In the 2020-21 season, he reportedly only scored 8 goals and 21 points in 52 games oilersnation.com. He’s a great forechecker who can keep the pressure on opposing defenders, although his style can still be improved.
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