Should the Jets consider a PTO to Kailer Yamamoto?
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As the NHL offseason comes to a swift end, the Jets look ahead to potential PTO's for training camp.
Kailer Yamamoto is a skilled player who currently remains unsigned. Known for his agility and passing abilities, Yamamoto could potentially be a player that could bolster the Jets bottom 6. Although he's considered undersized, Yamamoto definitely has a unique skill set.
In his lone season with the Seattle Kraken, who took a step back and missed the playoffs last season after advancing to the second round in 2022-23, the 5-foot-8 right winger had a disappointing eight goals and eight assists for 16 points in 59 games.
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However, the 25 year old is capable of much more, making him a compelling «buy low» candidate. Originally drafted by the Edmonton Oilers 22nd overall in 2017 after putting up 99 points with the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs, Yamamoto - a speedy guy with good playmaking skills - has recorded as many as 20 goals and 41 points in a season (he set both marks in 2021-22 with the Oilers.)
With 134 points in 303 games, his 0.442 point-per-game clip is similar to Kubalik's and he's in a similar situation - in need of a fresh start after a down campaign.
With 134 points in 303 games, his 0.442 point-per-game clip is similar to Kubalik's and he's in a similar situation - in need of a fresh start after a down campaign.
Although Yamamoto struggled offensively with the Kraken, he has found NHL success with the Edmonton Oilers in previous campaigns. He's a skilled forward who could be an affordable option moving forward.
source: The Hockey Writers
3 Players Jets Could Target on a PTO
3 Players Jets Could Target on a PTO
| POLL | ||
29 AOUT | 96 ANSWERS Should the Jets consider a PTO to Kailer Yamamoto? Should the Jets give Yamo a PTO? | ||
| Yes | 60 | 62.5 % |
| No | 36 | 37.5 % |
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