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Predators Reassign Ryan Ufko to Milwaukee

After just a single game at the NHL level to start the season, Nashville Predators General Manager Chris MacFarland announced that Ryan Ufko has been reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League on Friday.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:12 PM
Predators Reassign Ryan Ufko to Milwaukee
Key Things to Know
  • The Nashville Predators reassigned defenseman Ryan Ufko to the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals.
  • The move comes after Ufko played just one game at the NHL level to begin the season.
  • Head coach Andrew Brunette stated the team wants Ufko playing regular minutes rather than sitting out.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Nashville Predators announced on Friday that defenseman Ryan Ufko has been reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League after playing just one NHL game to start the season. General Manager Chris MacFarland confirmed the move ahead of the Admirals' upcoming schedule.

Head coach Andrew Brunette explained that Ufko appeared overwhelmed in his recent outing, emphasizing that the team prefers to have the 23-year-old playing regularly rather than sitting out. A 2021 draft pick, Ufko now joins Milwaukee for their season opener against the Rockford IceHogs.

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