Kailer Yamamoto #56, Edmonton Oilers Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports
The Edmonton Oilers and Kailer Yamamoto have yet to come to an agreement on a new contract, and with the season right around the corner, rumors have begun to fly about why he still isn’t locked up with the team.
With Oscar Klefbom likely being placed on LTIR for the entire season, the Oilers will receive some much-needed cap relief and should have the money to be able to re-sign the young star in the making.
Yamamoto was selected in the first round of the 2017 NHL entry draft by the Oilers after putting up 99 points in 65 games during the 2016-17 season with the Spokane Chiefs.