Oilers return Yamamoto to juniors

The Edmonton Oilers have reassigned rookie forward Kailer Yamamoto to the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs, the team announced Monday.

Yamamoto appeared in nine games with the Oilers, recording three assists. As he played fewer than 10 games, the first year of his entry-level deal will slide to 2018-19.

Yamamoto impressed at Oilers' training camp, as he earned playing time alongside captain Connor McDavid and a roster spot ahead of 2016 fourth overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi.

Yamamoto scored 99 points in 65 games with Spokane last season.