From The Archive: Kailer Yamamoto
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- Kailer Yamamoto signed with the Utah Mammoth (a.k.a. Utah Mammoth) for the 2025-26 season on a one-year, two-way deal worth around $775,000, aiming to earn a full NHL/NHL-affiliate roster spot [CBS Sports: "Kailer Yamamoto: Re-signs with Utah" ].[2]
- He appeared for Utah in the 2024-25 season, logging 12 NHL games with 2 goals and 1 assist (roughly 12:07 per game) and spent the bulk of the year with the AHL Tucson Roadrunners, where he posted 20 goals and 56 points in 54 games (context for his recent form) [CBS Sports: "Re-signs with Utah" ].[2]
- Several outlets note his status as an unrestricted free agent entering the new season and emphasize the two-way nature of his contract, so his NHL opportunity will depend on training camp and performance [CBS Sports: "Eligible for free agency", ].[3][2]
- Coverage from other outlets around April 2026 places him in ongoing discussions with the Mammoth regarding the next steps, suggesting potential development in the AHL with the goal of earning an NHL call-up [FOX Sports: "Kailer Yamamoto - NHL News & Rumors" ].[5]
If you want, I can pull the latest headlines from specific outlets (ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports) and summarize any notable trade, signing, or performance updates in a concise timeline. I can also track his contract status and provide a quarterly update.