2017 Draft - 1st Pick: Kailer Yamamoto - Signs ELC

[Hynh]

At least he shoots right

 

[duul]

Yamamoto has the speed and grit that Eberle never had.

Honestly I think he's going to be the steal of the draft. He is small but he's an insanely good skater, loves forechecking and being physical, and doesn't shy away from contact.

People comparing him to a guy like Eberle are out to lunch.

 

[Spawn]

Measured 5'7.5 and 146.6 at the combine.

Definitely will need to add some muscle. 5'8 isn't the end of the world for a skill forward. But that is a very light weight to play at.

But probably a couple years out before we need to worry about that.

Yamamoto is a sweet name too

 

[KCC]

Fantastic choice. Dude is small but has some good strength already. Beat out many players much bigger than him at the combine.

 

[Joey Moss]

Very reminiscent of Eberle in 2008 at 22nd overall. Seemed like everyone had us taking Eberle.

 

[SecretOilersFan]

Good pick

 

[Soundwave]

He's more Johnny Hockey than Eberle. Happy with this pick. The new jerseys look good btw the thinner white lining on the collar is nicer than most teams that went with the "toilet bowl" design.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Can we call him Kailer Hockey?

 

[Digger12]

Admittedly not the most informed opinion, but Yamamoto was the #1 guy I was hoping the Oilers would be picking if they stayed at 22. Pint sized but feisty and is a human highlight reel. Exactly what our forward prospect depth needed.

Loved his dad's reaction in the stands lol, epic fist pump.

 

[Del Preston]

video

I only watched a bit but he's got a nice one-timer.

 

[Arturs Irbe]

Yamamoto has the speed and grit that Eberle never had.

Honestly I think he's going to be the steal of the draft. He is small but he's an insanely good skater, loves forechecking and being physical, and doesn't shy away from contact.

People comparing him to a guy like Eberle are out to lunch.

So kind of like a Gallagher type?

 

[Psychoil]

I'm so happy. After the last couple of days, this is a shred of good news. This kid is super skilled. Look out Johnny floppy

 

[s7ark]

I'm good with this. There were other options out there, but high end skill is a good addition.

 

[McBaevid]

Damn this kid is absolutely tiny

 

[snipes]

Chia killing it. Love this pick.

 

[Seachd]

Can we call him Kailer Hockey?

I would prefer not.

 

[Smartguy]

I like this pick, we have the size, as someone else pointed out we've been trying to draft brainless coke machines after our top picks, see moroz, at 22 gotta go boom/bust pick. Love a dynamic forward there

 

[AddyTheWrath]

That last name too.. is that Japanese heritage I detect?

 

[Digger12]

I lol'd when he put on the jersey, it was absolutely swimming on him.

Tara Sloan looked like she could bench press the kid.

 

[Soundwave]

Eberle had 75 points in his draft year, Yamamoto had 99

 

[McShogun99]

He's our new Eberle. He'll probably top out at 5'9, 170lbs by the time he's 22.

 

[dss97]

His numbers are pretty impressive given the terrible team he was on.

 

[Deplorable Lenny]

Absolutely love it.

Good Job Chia!

Will look great anywhere in our top 6 in 2-4 years.

 

[Dashh]

He's our new Eberle. He'll probably top out at 5'9, 170lbs by the time he's 22.

Lol. He's 18 bro, doubt he grows any taller

 

[VainGretzky]

99 points for a draft year is intriguing that must be in the top 3 this draft . You can never ho wrong with Elite skill look at Marner