Predators recall veteran first rounder from AHL Milwaukee

The Nashville Predators have recalled forward Mark Jankowski from their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

The 29-year-old 2012 first-round pick has spent the entirety of this season so far with the Admirals, and is currently second on the team in points with 14 in 17 games.

The recall of Jankowski allows the Predators to have an extra forward on their roster for depth purposes, just in case coach Andrew Brunette elects to shuffle his lineup for Sunday's game. With Jankowski recalled, the team now has the flexibility to give a forward the night off if they so choose.

A versatile 6-foot-4 center, Jankowski can also play along the wings and has a decent track record of secondary offensive production. Not only is he a former AHL All-Star, Jankowski also has a career-high of 17 goals in the NHL and has over 322 games of NHL experience.

If Jankowski ends up playing, he’d likely be slotted onto Nashville’s fourth line, either in the place of Michael McCarron at the 4C spot or in place of Dante Fabbro, who has been dressed as a seventh defenseman.