Kunin signed a two-year, $4.6 million contract with the Predators on Wednesday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin, who was a restricted free agent, missed the first two days of Nashville's training camp while waiting on a new contract, but now that he's signed for the next two seasons, he'll be able to begin practicing with the Predators right away. The 23-year-old American, who notched 15 goals and 31 points in 63 games with the Wild last campaign, is expected to skate on the Preds' second line and second power-play unit in 2020-21.

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.

Kunin was traded from Minnesota to Nashville on Wednesday in exchange for Nick Bonino, reports the Predators' official site. Draft picks were also exchanged.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin is a 2016 first-round pick with a great pedigree and his game is on the rise. But it remains to be seen if he can grow into his first-round status or if he's just a third-line scorer. Kunin plays a smart, 200-foot game and is coming off his best NHL totals of his young career. He put up 15 goals and 16 assists in 63 games last season. His versatility helps the Preds -- he's smart enough to skate at pivot or can wind things up on the wing.

Kunin netted a power-play goal in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin scored a goal just 2:58 into the contest, but he saw less ice time in the third period. The 22-year-old finished with 12:02 in the game, a total more like a fourth-liner than the second-line role he was listed in on the lineup. Kunin potted two goals and doled out 11 hits in four games during the series.

Kunin scored a shorthanded goal and doled out four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin's tally tied the game at one in the first period. The Missouri native had 31 points in 63 games during the regular season. He's seeing top-six minutes in the playoffs so far, but the natural center could be bumped down to the third line if head coach Dean Evason feels the need to shuffle his lines later in the series.

Kunin posted a power-play assist and three shots on net in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin set up Kevin Fiala for the winning goal at 4:01 of overtime. The 22-year-old Kunin has two goals and two helpers in his last four contests. The forward has 31 points (15 goals, 16 helpers), 128 shots, 64 hits and 55 PIM through 62 contests this year.

Kunin produced an even-strength goal on three shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin was in the right place late in the third period, knocking in the rebound to bring the Wild within a goal with five minutes to go. Since returning from an upper-body injury, the 22-year-old is currently on a three-game point streak, collecting two goals and an assist over that span. Kunin is up to 30 points, 125 shots and 64 hits across 15:27 per contest in 61 appearances this season.

Kunin recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin took a turn on the Wild's top line with Eric Staal (personal) unavailable. The 22-year-old Kunin has a goal and an assist in two outings since his return from an upper-body injury that cost him five games. The center now has 29 points, 122 shots, 63 hits and 55 PIM in 61 appearances this season.

Kunin (upper body) will play in Tuesday's game versus the Predators, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin will return to action after five games in the press box. The 2016 first-round pick is expected to play on the second line, and he could get power-play time as well. The 22-year-old has produced 13 goals and 27 points over 59 games this year.

Kunin (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game against Washington, but could be available for Tuesday's game against Nashville, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin has missed the past four games with the upper body issue he suffered in Feb. 21's game against Edmonton. Although the 22-year-old could be available Tuesday, coach Dean Evason said Sunday that Kunin will definitely accompany the team on it's west-coast road trip that starts Thursday in San Jose. Expect another update regarding Kunin's status in the coming days.