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Edmonton Oilers: Kailer Yamamoto on the Rise

The 18-year-old is lighting it up so far in the preseason, with four goals and five points in just three games. And despite his youth, as well as the fact that like any prospect, he could benefit from more development, he is proving that he is ready to make the jump to the NHL.

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He has been playing big minutes so far through training camp, slotting in on the top-six with big-name players like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl. In Wednesday’s win over Winnipeg, the Spokane, Washington native played on the top line with Nugent-Hopkins and Jussi Jokinen.