Predators send Kunin to Sharks

The Nashville Predators traded forward Luke Kunin to the San Jose Sharks for forward John Leonard and a 2023 third-round pick, the teams announced.

Kunin recorded 13 goals and nine assists in 82 games with the Predators last season while averaging 13:50 per contest. He's played center in the past but spent most of 2021-22 on the wing.

The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights. His qualifying offer will be for $2.3 million.

The Minnesota Wild originally drafted Kunin 15th overall in 2016. He's averaged 15 goals and 16 assists per 82 games across five NHL seasons between the Preds and Wild.

Leonard, 23, has tallied four goals and 11 assists in 58 career NHL games. He also added 32 points in 45 appearances with the AHL's San Jose Barracuda last season.

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