Player Discussion Kailer Yamamoto

[Blue Line Turnover]

We are talking hockey IQ

Where to shoot
When to shoot
How to shoot

Are key parts of the finishing part of hockey IQ.

Guys who can not finish often get described as having all the tools but not the tool box.

Finishing is about picking your spots and that relies alot on how high is your hockey IQ is

I understand what you're saying, but in hockey vernacular, they would be considered two separate entities; one may be a high IQ player, but lack finish just as another player could have strong finishing ability but be considered a lower IQ player.

For example, guys like Laine or Galchenyuk may be considered strong finishers, but perhaps are lacking the IQ of a Niklas Backstrom who is considered a weaker finisher

 

[Mr Positive]

If you’re going to call him up and put him in that black hole of a bottom six don’t even bother.

I'd like to see him anywhere. Could he go on the 2nd line to give RNH and Neal a hand?

Also the only way we'll turn our top six around for offense is if we put offensive talent there. In theory if we did that we wouldn't have a black hole of a bottom six anymore.

 

[Samus44]

You've lost me.

Most people would consider figuring out how to finish a play is directly related to hockey IQ,

Obviously Joe Thornton lacks hockey iq then, so did Gretzky at the end.lol

 

[lakai17]

Just cause he has played a couple good AHL games does not make him NHL ready

That is true of course but keep in mind that he already made the big team out of camp one season due to solid pre season play.

 

[lakai17]

We are talking hockey IQ

Where to shoot
When to shoot
How to shoot

Are key parts of the finishing part of hockey IQ.

Guys who can not finish often get described as having all the tools but not the tool box.

Finishing is about picking your spots and that relies alot on how high is your hockey IQ is

Okay the finishing I thought you meant was goal scoring. I almost had to bring up Adam Oates.

Although I believe Yam has a decent i.q for the game.........as he has to with his size to play pro hockey today.

 

[TheNumber4]

I see a huge flaw in Yamo's game that could really kill his chances of being an NHL player. Didn't like this pick on draft day, his brief auditions pretty much proved my worries right so far. That being said, I do like alot of his game, hustle, quickness, iq... but if he can't figure out how to not get BURIED all the time it won't mean jack squat. He's not going to grow into the strength that allows him to not get buried, RNH never did unfortunately. Guys like Johnny Hockey and Kane don't avoid contact cause they strong, it's cause they anticipate and work around any and nearly all contact, Yamo has not shown this ability, in fact he plays a game that invites contact. He'll be sitting on the sidelines with our Euro tryouts more often then not if he step foot in the NHL today.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

You've lost me.

Most people would consider figuring out how to finish a play is directly related to hockey IQ,

You lost yourself when you tried to tie scoring a goal in with hockey IQ.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I'd like to see him anywhere. Could he go on the 2nd line to give RNH and Neal a hand?

Also the only way we'll turn our top six around for offense is if we put offensive talent there. In theory if we did that we wouldn't have a black hole of a bottom six anymore.

I mean maybe. I'm not a big believer in the player to begin with.

 

[CycloneSweep]

That is true of course but keep in mind that he already made the big team out of camp one season due to solid pre season play.

And then did absolutely nothing of note at the NHL level

 

[AddyTheWrath]

How’s his play been recently? I heard he’s doing well in the AHL.

 

[Llamamoto]

How’s his play been recently? I heard he’s doing well in the AHL.

He has 9 points in 13 games, but apparently he's been playing better than his stats look. He's first in the league in drawing penalties, unless I'm mistaken.

 

[Senor Catface]

How’s his play been recently? I heard he’s doing well in the AHL.

I missed a few weeks due to being out of the country but saw some recent play.

He's an effective contributor and usually notice him when he's out there. A bit snake bitten but still doing well offensively. Needs to shoot way more.

He was shooting all over the place when the season started and that's what led to his goals. Right now he's averaging about 1 shot a game.

So, going well, needs to shoot more.

 

[Slats432]

Couldn't find my opinion about Yamo....but so far I am looking quite wrong on him. Please continue making me eat my words. kthxbye.

 

[Oil Dood]

Couldn't find my opinion about Yamo....but so far I am looking quite wrong on him. Please continue making me eat my words. kthxbye.

Whatever is happening in Bakersfield seems to be working. Bring up Benson for McD's wing.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Every once in awhile Edmonton has a player that for no reason I cannot stand and just drives me bat**** crazy to watch .first it was AL Hamilton .then Messier and I can't forget Ryan Smyth,And now we have Yam .if you ask me trade him for a few used hockey pucks and I would be glad on the return but that is just my ******* side of me speaking

 

[DingDongCharlie]

If Yamamoto keeps this up, James Neal will need a new nickname.

 

[Todd from Leduc]

This Kailer kid is a heck of a player, he’s got elite written all over him. I see 30+ goals out of him next season, it’s a great time to be an Oilers fan! #GOILERS

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

Remember the clown who hates Yamamoto because he’s taking playing time from Gagner?

That was a dumb take that aged like milk.

 

[lakai17]

Damn good hockey i.q

 

[JayE]

Aside from having genuine talent, you love to see a guy his size play with that kind of tenacity. He might be the best fore-checker on the team.

 

[OilerTitanFan]

Every once in awhile Edmonton has a player that for no reason I cannot stand and just drives me bat**** crazy to watch .first it was AL Hamilton .then Messier and I can't forget Ryan Smyth,And now we have Yam .if you ask me trade him for a few used hockey pucks and I would be glad on the return but that is just my ******* side of me speaking

hahaha.......Ohhh Kay.......hopefully used hockey pucks can find the back of the net.

 

[OilerTitanFan]

I see a huge flaw in Yamo's game that could really kill his chances of being an NHL player. Didn't like this pick on draft day, his brief auditions pretty much proved my worries right so far. That being said, I do like alot of his game, hustle, quickness, iq... but if he can't figure out how to not get BURIED all the time it won't mean jack squat. He's not going to grow into the strength that allows him to not get buried, RNH never did unfortunately. Guys like Johnny Hockey and Kane don't avoid contact cause they strong, it's cause they anticipate and work around any and nearly all contact, Yamo has not shown this ability, in fact he plays a game that invites contact. He'll be sitting on the sidelines with our Euro tryouts more often then not if he step foot in the NHL today.

What's he doing in the NHL now? Is Yamo an AHL player in the NHL now?

 

[noeticfuzz]

Biggest strength is between his ears - once he understood the pace he is an amazing compliment to Drai/McD/RNH

 

[GOilers88]

Kid is a f***in beaut

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

It's fair to say his emergence has been truly massive for this team