Ufko scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.
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.
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Predators' Ryan Ufko: Earns first career point
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Ufko notched an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.
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.
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Predators' Ryan Ufko: Set to be called up
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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.
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.
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Predators' Ryan Ufko: Earns three points in AHL win
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Ufko scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 7-3 win over Manitoba on Thursday.
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.
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Predators' Ryan Ufko: Picks up trio of points
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Ufko scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 6-4 loss to Chicago on Friday.
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.
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Predators' Ryan Ufko: Recalled by Nashville
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Ufko was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
Ufko signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Nashville in late March, and he'll join the Predators ahead of their final two regular-season games. He's made 71 appearances for Milwaukee this year, racking up eight goals and 21 assists. Ufko could make his NHL debut Monday against Utah if Andreas Englund, who wasn't at the team's morning skate, is unable to suit up.
