BAKERSFIELD, CA - "Make the team and stay with them."
That was Kailer Yamamoto's response when asked about his goal come Oilers Main Camp in September.
Short. Sweet. To the point.
During the Bakersfield Condors Exit Interviews on Wednesday, the 2017 first-round pick was just six days removed from undergoing successful wrist surgery. While Yamamoto will use most of the summer to recover and rehab, the 5-foot-8 forward will look to continue "playing aggressive and getting into the dirty areas" come next season.
"Obviously, it was unfortunate to get injured but I'm just trying to get healthy again and get back to 100 percent," Yamamoto said. "I think we're looking at a little ways out before I can start rehab. I'm trying to get to rehab as quick as possible.
"Hopefully by August, I'll be 100 percent and get it going."
CONDORS: Yamamoto looks to 'play with more confidence'
"It gets a little shaken up going up and down [between Edmonton and Bakersfield]. If I can keep that confidence throughout the whole year, that will be huge for me," said Yamamoto
