Ryan Ufko - NHL News & Rumors

Nashville Designates Defenseman to Milwaukee After Season Opener Ryan Ufko made the Predators opening night roster, but will head to the AHL after one game.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Sent down Friday Ufko was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

Impact Ufko made 18 regular-season appearances with the Predators last year and was with the NHL club for Thursday's Opening Night matchup against the Wild. He was held scoreless with a shot on goal, a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in 15:27 of ice time, but he'll head to the minors a day later. Despite his demotion Friday, it wouldn't be surprising to see Ufko carve out more regular playing time at the NHL level during the 2026-27 campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Ryan Ufko | Nashville Predators Ryan Ufko speaks to the media after the Gold Star Showcase presented by Ticketmaster

SEPTEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

Training Camp: Ryan Ufko | Nashville Predators Ryan Ufko speaks to the media at training camp

SEPTEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Second straight two-assist game Ufko bagged two apples in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Anaheim.

Impact Ufko finished the season with back-to-back two-assist games. He impressed in 18 NHL games this season. He scored two goals and added nine assists in that span. Ufko also delivered 11 goals and 33 assists in 50 games with the AHL Milwaukee Admirals this season. He's a name worth remembering for next season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Terry's late power-play goal lifts Anaheim past Preds 5-4 setting up Ducks-Oilers

Troy Terry scored on a power play with 2:54 left, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 helping them clinch the third seed in the Pacific Division for the postseas...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Bags two helpers Monday Ufko distributed two assists and placed two shots on net in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Ufko played a hand in both of Luke Evangelista's goals late in the third period, including the primary helper on his goal with just over a minute remaining. The pair of apples raised Ufko up to seven assists, nine points, 11 shots on net, 10 hits and 12 blocked shots across 17 games this season. The 22-year-old blueliner has continued to impress in his late-season trial with the Predators and has three assists over his last four games. He has a strong chance to make Nashville's roster at the start of the 2026-27 campaign, giving him upside in dynasty-based fantasy leagues.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in win Ufko scored a goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Ufko's two NHL goals have come against the Seattle -- he scored his first March 10 to help the Predators in another win in a key matchup for wild-card positioning. Ufko has two goals, three assists, five shots on net, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over seven total contests in a third-pairing role. His limited ice time (13:10 per game) makes him risky in fantasy, but there is scoring upside.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame: Ryan Ufko | Nashville Predators Ryan Ufko speaks to the media after Nashville’s 3-1 win against the Seattle Kraken.

MARCH 20 • NHL.COM

Forsberg, Annunen lead Predators over Kraken 3-1

Filip Forsberg scored a goal and added two assists and Justus Annunen made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in a matchup of teams v...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Postgame: Ryan Ufko | Nashville Predators Ryan Ufko speaks to the media after Nashville’s 4-2 win against the Seattle Kraken.

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

Pots first NHL goal Ufko scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Ufko looked like a seasoned veteran, slaloming through the Kraken's defense to tuck in his first NHL goal. The 22-year-old blueliner has two points, two shots on net and a minus-1 rating over three contests with the Predators so far. Ufko is on the third pairing and second power-play unit, so he's far from a lock to keep producing offense, though his talent is already evident.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Predators vs. Kraken | NHL Highlights | March 10, 2026

MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE

Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

Ryan Ufko scored his first NHL goal with 5:35 to play in the second period to put the Nashville Predators ahead to stay in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

THAT'S your FIRST goal?! 🤯

MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE

Earns first career point Ufko notched an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.

Impact Ufko was called up after Nick Blankenburg was traded to the Avalanche on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Ufko has 44 points in 50 AHL games with Milwaukee and will now get a chance to prove himself with the Predators, albeit in a third-pairing role to begin with. He's got the talent to be a major part of Nashville's blue line moving forward, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on how he does with this audition. Thursday's contest was just his second career NHL game.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg's 3-point game, Wood's 2 goals lead Predators past Bruins 6-3

Matthew Wood scored twice to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Pregame: Ryan Ufko | Nashville Predators Ryan Ufko speaks to the media ahead of tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins.

MARCH 5 • NHL.COM

Set to be called up Ufko is expected to be called up from AHL Milwaukee prior to Thursday's game versus the Bruins, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports.

Impact The Predators traded Nick Blankenburg to the Avalanche on Wednesday, freeing up a long-term spot on the blue line for Ufko. In 50 AHL games this season, Ufko has stood out with 11 goals and 44 points. The 2021 fourth-round pick has developed well and will likely get a look in a bottom-four role initially, with the potential to take on more minutes if he adjusts quickly.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be called up Ufko is expected to be called up from AHL Milwaukee prior to Thursday's game versus the Bruins, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three points in AHL win Ufko scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 7-3 win over Manitoba on Thursday.

Impact Ufko continues to be excellent at the AHL level. He's been especially good lately with two goals and seven assists over his last five outings. The defenseman has a total of nine goals and 33 points over 32 appearances this season, which makes it look like it'll only be a matter of time before he gets a look with the Predators.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three assists Ufko posted three assists in AHL Milwaukee's 3-2 overtime win over Grand Rapids on Wednesday.

Impact It's been hard for any team to beat the Griffins this year, but Ufko played a big role in helping the Admirals do just that. With five points over his last two contests, Ufko looks to have shaken off a four-game slump. Overall, he's at eight goals, 21 assists, 61 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 29 outings this season, putting him one point shy of matching his total from 72 regular-season games a year ago.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up trio of points Ufko scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 6-4 loss to Chicago on Friday.

Impact Ufko has two goals and five assists during a five-game point streak. He's had two really good stretches this season, sandwiched around a quiet run. He's at six goals, 20 points, 37 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 19 appearances. He had just 30 points in 72 regular-season outings a year ago, and it seems to be only a matter of time before the Predators give him a look at the NHL level.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong performance Ufko scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 4-1 win over Chicago on Wednesday.

Impact This was Ufko's second three-point effort within the last week. The defenseman is up to three goals and nine points in five AHL outings this season. While a call-up to the Predators is not imminent, he could be in contention for one should Roman Josi (upper body) or Adam Wilsby (lower body) land on injured reserve any time soon.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong game for Admirals Ufko scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 6-2 win over San Jose on Friday.

Impact Ufko looks to have taken a step up on offense this season with five points through three games. He had eight goals and 30 points in 72 regular-season outings as an AHL rookie in 2024-25. Ufko also made his NHL debut for the Predators in April, logging 15:37 of ice time against Utah. While he's a bit undersized for a defenseman, he could still earn a call-up if his offense remains strong.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Terry's late power-play goal lifts Anaheim past Preds 5-4 setting up Ducks-Oilers

Forsberg, Annunen lead Predators over Kraken 3-1

Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

Forsberg's 3-point game, Wood's 2 goals lead Predators past Bruins 6-3