Skip to content

Kailer Yamamoto, Oilers agree to terms on two-year extension

20220803200820-62eb115df9404486ee9bc077jpeg
Los Angeles Kings' goalie Jonathan Quick (32) looks on as Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto (56) celebrates a goal during second period of first round, game one NHL playoff action in Edmonton, Monday, May 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

EDMONTON — Forward Kailer Yamamoto has agreed to terms on a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

The deal will carry an average annual value of US$3.1 million.

Yamamoto, 23, set career highs in games played (81), goals (20), assists (21) and points (41) last season.

He also notched seven points (two goals, five assists) in 14 playoff games during the Oilers' run to the Western Conference finals.

A former first-round draft choice of Edmonton in 2017, Yamamoto has recorded 40 goals and 53 assists in 186 career games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 3, 2022

The Canadian Press


Looking for National Sports News?

VillageReport.ca viewed on a mobile phone

Check out Village Report - the news that matters most to Canada, updated throughout the day.  Or, subscribe to Village Report's free daily newsletter: a compilation of the news you need to know, sent to your inbox at 6AM.

Subscribe