Fink inks contract with Predators

Aiden Fink became the fastest Nittany Lion to 100 career points this season doing so in just his 87th career game and he is the only Nittany Lion to begin his career with three-straight 30-plus point seasons. (Photo: Penn State Athletics)

Penn State forward Aiden Fink signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Nashville Predators the club announced on Monday afternoon.

Fink signed an ATO with the Milwaukee Admirals at the end of March. Fink has played the past six games for Milwaukee registering 10 points, on three goals and seven assists including a four-assist game in just his second career AHL appearance helping the team clinch a 2026 Calder Cup Playoff spot.

Fink joins teammates Matt DiMarsico (Colorado) and Kevin Reidler (Ottawa) who also inked their ELC’s following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. 

“Aiden Fink has had great success in his three years at Penn State and we are all thrilled for him to be signing a contract with Nashville,” said Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky. “His offensive statistics and skills are well documented, but he will also be remembered for his attention to puck management and how much he gave of himself every game. He absolutely earned this contract, and we all wish him the very best.”

Fink, who was named a 2026 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention, concludes his Nittany Lion career tied for third with Alex Limoges on the Penn State all-time scoring list with 125 points in his career on 48 goals and 77 assists. His goal total is tied with Liam Folkes ‘20 for sixth all-time while his assists are good for third alone.