Nashville Predators Send Prospect Back To AHL

Michael DeRosa

Apr 16, 2025

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Michael DeRosa

Apr 16, 2025

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Ryan Ufko (© Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK)

The Nashville Predators have announced that they have reassigned defenseman Ryan Ufko to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

Ufko, 21, made his NHL debut with the Predators on April 14 against the Utah Hockey Club. During the matchup, the 6-foot defenseman threw one hit in 15:37 of ice time. Now, after making his debut, he is heading back to the AHL.

Ufko has been solid for the Admirals this season, so they will certainly be happy to have him back. In 71 games this campaign with the AHL squad, he has posted eight goals, 21 assists, 29 points, and a plus-3 rating.

Ufko was selected by the Predators with the 115th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

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