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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Ufko was returned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ufko made his NHL debut against Utah on Monday, logging a hit in 15:37 of ice time. However, he'll head back to the minors ahead of Nashville's regular-season finale against the Stars on Wednesday, suggesting that Andreas Englund (illness) could be back in action to close out the year.

Ufko was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Monday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Ufko agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Nashville on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Ufko racked up 10 goals and 16 assists in 37 games for UMass this season and will now forgo his senior campaign to turn pro. The 20-year-old blueliner figures to spend a year or two developing his game with AHL Milwaukee before getting a chance to break into the Preds' lineup. With his collegiate career behind him, Ufko will likely sign an amateur tryout deal to finish the year with AHL Milwaukee.

Ufko was drafted 115th overall by the Predators at the 2021 NHL Draft on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

A sub 6-foot defenseman with a mediocre set of wheels wouldn't appear to be a particularly high demand. Of course, that description accurately describes Rangers rearguard Adam Fox, who won the Norris Trophy this past season as the NHL's top defenseman. It also describes Ufko, who posted 39 points in 53 games for the USHL Champion Chicago Steel this past year. There isn't a dynamic element to Ufko's game, but his extremely high hockey IQ allows him to be a positive contributor in all three zones. The Long Island native is headed to a University of Massachusetts program that has produced the likes of Cale Makar and Zachary Jones over the course of the last few years.