See Photos. He's a very good NHL player," said the centre of his winger. Our line has been pretty good for the most part. “I definitely need to gain some weight and when it comes down to the last game of the season I have to bear down and be a little more consistent.”Become an exclusive member for as little as $2.50/month, which includes a magazine subscription plus exclusive access to premium content in the All-Access sectionPLYMOUTH, MICH. – Kailer Yamamoto hasn’t made the U.S. world junior team yet, but if history is any indicator, he’ll bring a ton of offense if he does make the squad. "I think he probably would have been here earlier but he missed all of Training Camp," Tippett said. Get to know Kailer Yamamoto With the 22nd-overall selection in the 2017 NHL Draft, the Oilers selected Spokane Chiefs forward Kailer Yamamoto by Paul Gazzola / EdmontonOilers.com He's only going to get better from here." Find out why scouts are excited about this undersized dynamo.Other than that, expect to hear his name a lot in 2016-17. I definitely look up to him and I’m trying to follow in his footsteps to get to the NHL.”Get the latest from The Hockey News right in your inboxAs a member of The Hockey News family, we first want to wish you, your family and friends the very best of health during this COVID-19 virus pandemic. The Spokane, WA, product iced that New Year's Eve affair with an empty netter and the Oilers have gone 6-1-2 since then.By the admission of his coach and teammates, the diminutive winger is a National Hockey League player.The Oilers coach expressed his thoughts about Yamamoto on Thursday following Edmonton's optional skate. Yamamoto has that relentlessness, according to the NHLer.Ryan Kennedy is the associate senior writer and draft/prospect expert at The Hockey News. Draisaitl went on to compete in 72 games with the Oilers that season, scoring 19 goals, 51 points and becoming an everyday contributor.That's hard to argue given the forward's input in limited action this season. Sota Kayser Yamamoto (カイザー) See Photos. "He came in and did little things that allow you to be a good player in a game and allow a coach to trust you in those situations. The bench boss had no problem ordering the young winger out late in the tied game and even started Yamamoto and Draisaitl when the 3-on-3 overtime session began.Yamamoto compiled eight goals and 16 points in 23 matches with the Bakersfield Condors before making his '19-20 debut against the New York Rangers on Dec. 31. The Deutschland Dangler began the year in the American Hockey League - suiting up in six games and registering one goal and one assist - then was recalled to the Orange & Blue. “I love every home game.