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

[Todd from Leduc]

Nailer Yamapov

 

[MessierII]

Yammy’s PPG is up from last year. He’s been killing since returning from the world juniors.

 

[lakai17]

bring in Yammer's teammate Ty Smith.

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

Nailer Yamapov

Actually there are some similarities there. Both smaller guys for the bigs, both without an elite, defining trait. Yamamoto has the better motor and two-way ability, yes, but I'm not sure he ever becomes a more productive player overall (3rd liner, 30-40 points).

 

[McGoMcD]

He's on an amazing roll. I really think we have something in him. Funny thing is I think Chia has messed up so much by putting too much stock in big slower players (Lucic, Maroon, Larsson, Gryba ect) but I think he actually realized his errors at the draft and intentionally picked the smallest most skilled player. I think it will pay off big time.

 

[Chef de Cuisine]

He's on an amazing roll. I really think we have something in him. Funny thing is I think Chia has messed up so much by putting too much stock in big slower players (Lucic, Maroon, Larsson, Gryba ect) but I think he actually realized his errors at the draft and intentionally picked the smallest most skilled player. I think it will pay off big time.

how many points in his last x games?

 

[Throttlehead]

how many points in his last x games?

26 points in last 10 games
18 points in last 6 games

 

[LaGu]

Pre world juniors
13 GP 2 G 10 A 12 pts -3

Post world juniors
9 GP 8 G 16 A 24 pts +8

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

26 points in last 10 games
18 points in last 6 games

Pre world juniors
13 GP 2 G 10 A 12 pts -3

Post world juniors
9 GP 8 G 16 A 24 pts +8

Wow, he's really picking it up. He really could be the next Gaudreau with much better work-ethic.

 

[frag2]

Wow, he's really picking it up. He really could be the next Gaudreau with much better work-ethic.

I dont know if he'll be the next Gaudreau since Gaudreau is like midget version of Hall in that it's the winger on the line driving offense but I think it's fair to say Kailer, if paired with the right center, can be an effective complement to an offensive line.

 

[walktheboulavard]

I dont know if he'll be the next Gaudreau since Gaudreau is like midget version of Hall in that it's the winger on the line driving offense but I think it's fair to say Kailer, if paired with the right center, can be an effective complement to an offensive line.

Kailer probably has the skills set to be a more complete player. If I remember correctly, wasn't he used on the PK as well? pretty impressive for a 19 year old winger. His hockey iq is off the charts.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Actually there are some similarities there. Both smaller guys for the bigs, both without an elite, defining trait. Yamamoto has the better motor and two-way ability, yes, but I'm not sure he ever becomes a more productive player overall (3rd liner, 30-40 points).

Yamamoto has hockey IQ, Yak does not. That's a pretty bad comp IMO.

 

[frag2]

Yamamoto has hockey IQ, Yak does not. That's a pretty bad comp IMO.

Also Yamamoto actually tries to improve other facets of his game.

Yakupov only wants to shoot the puck. Period. Amusingly, he still sucks at that.

 

[Throttlehead]

Also Yamamoto actually tries to improve other facets of his game.

Yakupov only wants to shoot the puck. Period. Amusingly, he still sucks at that.

He never did play well with others

 

[nexttothemoon]

If only it was that easy.

Well I would have chosen Kucherov over Musil in that draft year using that method... so maybe it is that easy.

 

[Throttlehead]

Wow, he's really picking it up. He really could be the next Gaudreau with much better work-ethic.

Considering he got 4 points his first game after being sent down, then went on a 11 game stretch with just 6 points. He has really cranked it up.

 

[MoneyGuy]

Well I would have chosen Kucherov over Musil in that draft year using that method... so maybe it is that easy.

Yeah, and my wife once bet on the horse with the prettiest tail. She won. Proves nothing.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Yeah, and my wife once bet on the horse with the prettiest tail. She won. Proves nothing.

Your wife may have better scouting potential than the Oilers have had over the past 20 years.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Your wife may have better scouting potential than the Oilers have had over the past 20 years.

I think the term ainec can apply here aswell

 

[bobbythebrain]

Yamo has the potential to be Eberle with a better 2way game...and that is pretty damn good. His shot reminds me of Ebs infact

 

[JetsOilersfan]

I just hope they take their time with him - DON'T RUSH THE KID. I hated the fact he was up here for 12 games. At least we didnt' burn the first year of his ELC. I say - no matter what - make sure you have enough depth that he literally has to blow people away to make the team next year. Another year of junior will not hurt him. He needs to bulk up a bit and work on some things to be an effective NHL player. Rushing these guys does nothing but hurt them and us.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Yamo has the potential to be Eberle with a better 2way game...and that is pretty damn good. His shot reminds me of Ebs infact

And more grit.

 

[Faelko]

I just hope they take their time with him - DON'T RUSH THE KID. I hated the fact he was up here for 12 games. At least we didnt' burn the first year of his ELC. I say - no matter what - make sure you have enough depth that he literally has to blow people away to make the team next year. Another year of junior will not hurt him. He needs to bulk up a bit and work on some things to be an effective NHL player. Rushing these guys does nothing but hurt them and us.

Pretty sure he can play in the AHL next year, that’s the next step he needs to take.

 

[CornKicker]

I just hope they take their time with him - DON'T RUSH THE KID. I hated the fact he was up here for 12 games. At least we didnt' burn the first year of his ELC. I say - no matter what - make sure you have enough depth that he literally has to blow people away to make the team next year. Another year of junior will not hurt him. He needs to bulk up a bit and work on some things to be an effective NHL player. Rushing these guys does nothing but hurt them and us.

Pretty sure he can play in the AHL next year, that’s the next step he needs to take.

im fine if he needs ahl time but sending him back to JR would be a terrible idea. he has proven he can completely dominate the game in the WHL he needs to work on his transition to pro hockey.

if I was a betting man id bet he is an oiler starting next year and never sees the AHL. although he might play AHL after the JR season is done potentially.

 

[CupofOil]

Actually there are some similarities there. Both smaller guys for the bigs, both without an elite, defining trait. Yamamoto has the better motor and two-way ability, yes, but I'm not sure he ever becomes a more productive player overall (3rd liner, 30-40 points).

They are actually nothing alike.

Yamamoto is similar to Gallagher, a better playmaking version. He does a lot of scoring in tight, plays most of his game around the net, a bit of agitator in his game. Maybe a Parise-lite?