Player News

Player Update (Fri Feb 16, 2024) - Losing playing time

Yamamoto has been scratched for nine of the Kraken's 17 games since the start of January.

Player Update (Sun Jul 2, 2023) - Heads to Seattle

Yamamoto signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Seattle on Sunday.

Player Update (Fri Jun 30, 2023) - Placed on unconditional waivers

Yamamoto was placed on unconditional waivers by the Red Wings on Friday for the purposes of buying out his contract, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Thu Jun 29, 2023) - Brought in for nothing

Yamamoto and Klim Kostin were traded to the Red Wings from the Oilers on Thursday in exchange for future considerations.

Player Update (Thu May 11, 2023) - Adds assist in win

Yamamoto notched an assist, two hits and 10 PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Player Update (Sat May 6, 2023) - Picks up helper

Yamamoto notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Sun Apr 30, 2023) - Seals series in Game 6

Yamamoto scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kings.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Snags helper Thursday

Yamamoto notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Records shorthanded assist

Yamamoto posted a shorthanded assist in Monday's 5-4 win over the Coyotes.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Scores in Saturday's win

Yamamoto scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Three points including GWG

Yamamoto scored two goals and added an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Jets.

Player Update (Thu Mar 2, 2023) - Pots goal Wednesday

Yamamoto scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Fri Feb 24, 2023) - Scores first goal since return

Yamamoto scored a goal on four shots, added three hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Penguins.

Player Update (Thu Feb 16, 2023) - Set to return Friday

Yamamoto (undisclosed) will make his return Friday versus the Rangers, Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft told Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 17, 2023) - Considered week-to-week

Yamamoto (undisclosed) is "weeks" away from returning, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 17, 2023) - Designated for IR

Yamamoto (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Still being evaluated

Yamamoto (undisclosed) is still being evaluated, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Out again Saturday

Yamamoto (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus the Golden Knights, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Unavailable Friday

Yamamoto (undisclosed) will not play Friday against the Sharks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Tallies in Monday's loss

Yamamoto scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Nets shorthanded tally

Yamamoto scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Dec 31, 2022) - Hands out assist in win

Yamamoto notched an assist in Friday's 7-2 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Fri Dec 9, 2022) - Gets his first goal of 2022-23

Yamamoto found the back of the net in a 5-2 victory over the Wild on Friday.

Player Update (Mon Dec 5, 2022) - Ready to rock

Yamamoto (upper body) will return to the lineup Monday against Washington, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Player Update (Mon Dec 5, 2022) - Ready to rock

Yamamoto (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Monday against Washington, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Injury Update (Sun Nov 27, 2022) - Lands on IR

Yamamoto (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 21, 2022) - Absent from road trip

Yamamoto (undisclosed) didn't travel with the Oilers for their three-game road trip, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports Monday.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 19, 2022) - Remains sidelined

Yamamoto (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Vegas.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 14, 2022) - Hoping to play Saturday

Yamamoto (undisclosed) may be ready to return in time for Saturday's matchup with Vegas, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 10, 2022) - Returns home for injury evaluation

Yamamoto (undisclosed) returned to Edmonton to be evaluated for an injury suffered Tuesday versus the Lightning, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Player Update (Fri Oct 28, 2022) - Contributes helper

Yamamoto registered an assist in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Sat Oct 15, 2022) - Ready for season debut

Yamamoto (undisclosed) will make his season debut Saturday versus the Flames.

Injury Update (Wed Oct 12, 2022) - Set to miss out Wednesday

Yamamoto (undisclosed) is not expected to play against the Canucks on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

Injury Update (Mon Oct 10, 2022) - Uncertain for Opening Night

Yamamoto (undisclosed) practiced Monday, but his status remains unclear for Wednesday's season opener versus Vancouver, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 7, 2022) - Out Friday

Yamamoto (undisclosed) will not suit up for Friday's preseason tilt with Seattle, per the NHL's media site.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 6, 2022) - Doesn't practice Thursday

Yamamoto (undisclosed) missed Thursday's practice, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 6, 2022) - Doesn't practice Thursday

Yamamoto missed Thursday's practice, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.