BREAKING: Kailer Yamamoto Expected to be Bought out by Oilers
Insider Frank Seravalli has identified five players who could potentially be bought out this summer, including Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto.
The intriguing names on the list are Yamamoto and Mikael Granlund, both skilled NHL players whose contracts may not justify their performance.
Regarding Yamamoto, Seravalli analyzes the implications of a buyout. Instead of receiving $3.1 million next season, the Oilers would only need to pay him under $1 million over the next two seasons, creating valuable cap space for pursuing top free agents or making trades.
At just 24 years old, Yamamoto's production has been underwhelming, with only 25 points in 58 games last season. Despite being drafted in 2017 as a promising small-sized forward, he has yet to exceed 50 points in a season, with his career-best being 41 in 2021-22.
A buyout could provide Yamamoto with a fresh start elsewhere, allowing him to secure more ice time and potentially unleash his full potential in the NHL.
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| POLL | ||
MAI 31 | 359 ANSWERS BREAKING: Kailer Yamamoto Expected to be Bought out by Oilers Do you think the Oilers should try their best to find a trade partner before buying out Yamamoto? | ||
| Yes | 328 | 91.4 % |
| No | 31 | 8.6 % |
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