I’ve been waiting to talk about this kid for quite some time. Kailer Yamamoto’s a kid who seethes skill and talent, but isn’t high on many draft lists due to his size. It’s fair, because he is a small guy, but I feel like there is a prospect like him in every draft — tremendously talented but not highly-touted because he doesn’t meet the NHL’s amorous relationship with size. Much like Alex Debrincat last year, who fell to 39th overall, then proceeded to score 65 goals (127 points total) in 62 OHL games, earning him the Eddie Powers Trophy — and now I guarantee you there are at least 15-or-so teams kicking themselves for not taking Debrincat earlier.
2017 NHL Draft Profile: Small frame be damned, Kailer Yamamoto’s dynamic skill should put him on Red Wings list
