Former Kraken has signed a new deal!

Yamamoto, 25, scored eight goals and added eight assists for 16 points in 59 games with the Seattle Kraken last season. He averaged 11:59 of ice time per game, the lowest in his NHL career.

The Spokane, Washington native became a free agent after the Kraken didn't offer him a $1.5 million qualifying deal.

Before joining Seattle, Yamamoto spent parts of six seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. His best season was in 2021-22, when he scored 20 goals and 41 points. In 2019-20, he had 26 points in 27 games.

Yamamoto was traded to the Detroit Red Wings but had his contract bought out before the start of last season. His contract carried a $3.1 million cap hit at that time.

Utah's right-wing depth currently includes Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther, rookie Josh Doan, and left-handed Alexander Kerfoot.

Yamamoto has 58 goals and 134 points in 303 career NHL games. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Oilers in 2017.

Reported here: https://x.com/utahhockeyclub/status/1833883369207447967