Yamamoto signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Mammoth on Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

This is a two-way deal for Yamamoto, so he'll have to earn a roster spot with the Mammoth this coming season. The 26-year-old appeared in just 12 games with Utah in 2024-25, chipping in two goals and one assist while seeing 12:07 of ice time per game. He shouldn't be on most fantasy managers' radars for 2025-26.

Utah didn't issue a qualifying offer to Yamamoto on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto notched 20 goals and 56 points in 54 regular-season outings with AHL Tucson last campaign. In 12 NHL appearances with Utah in the 2024-25 regular season, he had two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net, four blocked shots and nine hits. Yamamoto is still negotiating a new deal with the Mammoth ahead of free agency, Craig Morgan of Arizona Insider reports.

Yamamoto was sent to AHL Tucson on Wednesday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto had two goals and three points over 12 appearances with Utah in 2024-25. Utah's season is over, so Yamamoto will help Tucson instead. He has 19 goals and 53 points across 52 outings with the minor-league club.

Yamamoto scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto got on the scoresheet against his former team, stretching Utah's lead to 3-0 late in the first period. All three of his points at the NHL level this season have come over the last five games, a span in which he's seen middle-six minutes at even strength. He's added nine shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating as he looks to leave a good impression with the Utah brass prior to potentially reaching restricted free agency this summer.

Yamamoto was recalled from AHL Tucson on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto has appeared in eight NHL games this year, recording one goal on seven shots, one assist and six hits while averaging a career-low 11:37 of ice time. Even with the winger's promotion, he is far from a lock to get into the lineup against the Kraken on Tuesday.

Yamamoto was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Saturday following Utah's 4-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto had a goal, an assist and six shots on net over five contests during this stint with the big club. That's not bad production, but it looks like Utah is interested in giving either Michael Carcone or Matias Maccelli another chance to play.

Yamamoto notched a power-play assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto has two points over his last three contests after setting up Jack McBain's goal late in the third period. The 26-year-old Yamamoto continues to fill in on the second line at even strength, but his ice time has been more in line with a bottom-six forward. In addition to his two points, he's logged four shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over seven outings this season.

Yamamoto scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto earned his first goal and point at the NHL level this season. He's added four shots on net, three hits and two PIM over five appearances across two stints with Utah. Yamamoto has spent the bulk of the campaign with AHL Tucson, but it looks like the big club is giving him a chance to prove himself late in 2024-25.

Yamamoto was called up by Utah on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto has 19 goals and 51 points in 51 outings with AHL Tucson in 2024-25. The 26-year-old has also appeared in three games with Utah, recording no points, one shot and two hits across that stretch.

Yamamoto was placed on waivers by Utah on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yamamoto appeared in Utah's last three games, recording two hits and a shot on goal while averaging 10:40 of ice time. If he clears waivers, he'll head to the AHL.