Predicting it will be a great signing despite what the haters say. If anyone can help him get back to where he was it's GMBA and Tourigny. They're fantastic at getting the most out of these guys, look at Bjugstad, Kerfoot, Carcone, Zucker, O'Brien etc. Maybe Yamamoto amounts to nothing in which case there was no risk in acquiring him and if he does look good he'll be a great asset to Utah. Reminds me a lot of Garland when he's on. Don't think anyone expects him to be a PPG player but if he produces at all like he did in Edmonton it'll be a great signing after coming of a bad year with the Kraken.
But he's still pretty young, turning 26, and while the wings have the greatest depth in Utah it still probably means that Kerfoot can be a center instead of on the wing and pushes Keleman down to the AHL which is good. Great low risk medium reward PTO. Wouldn't be surprised if he meshes really well with Keller/Schmaltz or Cooley/Guenther/Doan or Maccelli/Crouse. A guy who plays really well on the cycle and is a puck hound with some skill is exactly what a lot of Utah's skilled players need. Bonus points if he can be taught defense. Would be ideal if he can be turned into a center but that seems pretty unlikely.