Kailer Yamamoto aims for increased role with Utah Mammoth in 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Kailer Yamamoto seeks a prominent role with the Utah Mammoth for the 2026-27 AHL season after signing a new two-year contract. The 27-year-old forward, who performed well in the previous season, hopes to avoid a return to a bottom-six position. He was effective alongside teammates Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther and aims to expand on his postseason success. Competition for positioning has intensified with the Mammoth's offseason signings.
- •Yamamoto signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Mammoth this summer.
- •He tied for the team lead in scoring during the playoffs with five points.
- •The Mammoth added Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee in the offseason.
- •Young players like Cooley and Guenther are emerging and competing for top line spots.
- •Yamamoto aims to build on his prior success and enhance his role.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — What should Kailer Yamamoto’s role be with the Utah Mammoth in 2026-27?
"Does it make sense for the Mammoth to keep Yamamoto in the top six?
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