Kunin will join the United States at the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin split time between the NHL and AHL this season, making 49 appearances for Minnesota in which he tallied six goals, 11 helpers and 88 shots (all career highs). The center figures to be a near lock for next season's Opening Night roster and will almost certainly remain with the big club for the majority of the campaign.

The Wild sent Kunin back to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While AHL Iowa won't make a run at the Calder Cup this postseason, Kunin should get a few more games on his resume to close out the campaign. He has yet to click at the top level, owning just 17 points through 49 contests, but the 15th overall pick in 2016 could be a breakout candidate next year if they Wild invest in some surrounding talent this offseason.

Kunin accumulated six goals and 17 points while averaging 15:53 of ice time in 49 games this campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin was up and down between AHL Iowa and the big club for much of the season, but was able to come up shy of a half point per game pace at the NHL level. The 21-year-old was able to run his career point total up to 21 in 68 career games. The Chesterfield, MO native will be entering the final year of his entry-level contract, so it'll be important for him to play well in what will most likely be his first full NHL season in 2019-20.

Kunin sent out an assist in Tuesday's win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild's youngster line of Kunin, Jordan Greenway and Joel Eriksson Ek had an odd-man rush midway through the second period, and Kunin connected on a pass to Eriksson Ek, who sent home a snipe to put the Wild up 4-0. Kunin now has 17 points through 47 games.

Kunin scored his sixth goal of the season in Friday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

His third-period tally broke a 1-1 tie and gave Kunin his first career game-winning goal. The second-year center now has two points (a goal and an assist) in five games since returning to the lineup from a minor upper-body injury, as he tries to establish himself as a consistent producer in the NHL.

Head coach Bruce Boudreau said Wednesday that Kunin (upper body) has returned to full health and will play Thursday against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin has missed the last two games after he was hit hard in Thursday's win over Tampa Bay. The Wisconsin product has been solid this campaign, racking up 14 points in 37 games. Expect Kunin to resume his role as the second-line center and on the power play.

Kunin (upper body) won't suit up in Monday's home game against the Sharks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin took a hard hit in Thursday's win over Tampa Bay, and was unable to play Friday. This news suggests that the injury is serious enough to force the 2016 first-round pick to miss multiple games. In his stead, Matt Read will likely continue to draw into the lineup, and Joel Eriksson Ek should continue to take Kunin's spot on the second line.

Kunin (upper body) will not play in Friday's contest against the Panthers, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin exited Thursday's game after 8:17 of action and was unable to return, so it seemed unlikely he would make the short turnaround for Friday's tilt. Matt Read will replace him among the lines, while Joel Eriksson Ek is projected to center the second line in Kunin's stead. Kunin's next opportunity to return to action arrive Monday against the Sharks.

Kunin left Thursday's 3-0 win over Tampa Bay after suffering an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Kunin's injury has yet to be determined, but it's hard to imagine a scenario in which he'd be able to recover in time for Friday's matchup with Florida. For now it's safe to assume the 21-year-old pivot will miss at least one contest due to his upper-body issue, but a more clear-cut timetable for his recovery should be established in the coming days.

Kunin has no points in 18:42 of average ice time in his last five games.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin hasn't seen the production recently following nine points in 12 February games. The 2016 first-round pick has seen his point total plateau to 14 in just 36 games this campaign. The Missouri native is still making his presence felt on the ice, however, racking up five hits and eight blocks in his past five games. One positive going forward could be his power-play time, as Kunin has received an average of 2:16 in the five game span.