Kailer Yamamoto

Nationality

United States

Born

1998-09-29

Height

5'8" / 173 cm

Weight

159 lbs / 72 kg

Number

#56

Kailer Yamamoto (born September 29, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey right winger. On June 23, 2017, Yamamoto was drafted in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. At the time, he drew comparisons to the Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau (drafted 2011), particularly due to their similarity in size and playing style. Yamamoto signed a one-year, two way contract with Utah on October 6, 2024. On October 27, 2024 he was sent to AHL Tucson.