As Yamamoto continues his career with new teams, Oilers fans continue to watch his journey with pride. Whether he’s scoring goals in Detroit, Seattle, or beyond, he remains a part of the Oilers’ extended family — a player who gave his all and helped build the culture that now defines the team’s modern core.
And who knows? Hockey careers are long and winding. Maybe someday, the Oilers and Yamamoto will reunite — a second chapter to a story that began on this day in 2017, when a small forward with a giant heart became part of the blue and orange brotherhood.