EDMONTON, AB - Right-winger Kailer Yamamoto described his mindset at Development Camp with one word on Monday after coming close to cracking the Oilers roster full-time last season.

"Motivated," said Yamamoto, who's attending his second Development Camp after being drafted in the first round, 22nd overall by the Oilers at the 2017 NHL Draft.

"I really want to make this team, so this whole summer I've been really motivated trying to get bigger and stronger to get to where I need to be to make this team."

The 19-year-old notched three assists in a nine-game stint with the Oilers last season before returning to the Spokane Chiefs, where he added 21 goals and 64 points in 40 games. A brief look at the NHL expectations and pace needed to compete at the highest level for the Spokane, WS., forward provided him with a platform to improve in order to earn his status as a solidified Oiler.

Video: CAMP RAW | Kailer Yamamoto