Kunin, who is a restricted free agent, won't join the Predators for training camp until he has signed a contract, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin was acquired in an offseason trade with Minnesota, and Nashville GM David Poile said the team has been talking to him on a regular basis, so there's optimism a deal will get done soon. Until then, the Predators will hold practices without the versatile forward, who is expected to slot into a middle-six role.