League: NHL Sport: Hockey Country: United States Category: Transactions

Nashville Predators adjust defensive lines, send Ryan Ufko to AHL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:08 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Nashville Predators adjust defensive lines, send Ryan Ufko to AHL

Summary

The Nashville Predators reassigned defenseman Ryan Ufko to the Milwaukee Admirals after one NHL game. Ufko played 15:27 in the season opener against the Minnesota Wild and was a minus one. Coach Andrew Brunette indicated that Ufko's play did not meet expectations, prompting the decision. The Predators now have eight defensemen on their roster and are adjusting pairings ahead of their next game. Official defensive pairings will be confirmed after Saturday's morning skate.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•Ryan Ufko played one game this season before being sent to the AHL.
•He primarily played alongside Roman Josi during his brief NHL stint.
•The Predators currently have eight defensemen on the roster.
•New defensive pairings include Josi with Nic Hague and Skjei with Perbix.
•Official defensive pairings will be finalized after Saturday's practice.

Latest Updates

10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators Change Defensive Lines, Ufko Sent to AHL

What they're saying

"
After just one game in the NHL, young Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ufko was reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals on Friday morning. Ufko primarily played with captain Roman Josi on the blue line. The 23-year-old played 15:27 against the Minnesota Wild on opening night and was a minus one. After practice on Friday, Head Coach […] The post Nashville Predators Change Defensive Lines, Ufko Sent to AHL appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Minnesota Wild Nashville Predators NHL Hockey