Thomas Novak

Thomas Novak

27-Year-Old CenterC
Nashville Predators
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Serving primarily as Nashville's third-line center, Novak provided 18 goals and 45 points across 71 regular-season contests last year. Although it was just his third NHL campaign, he's 27 years old, so he shouldn't be confused for a prospect. Still, Novak is offensively capable enough to step up if given a bigger role. More specifically, if he ends up on the Predators' second line with free-agent additions Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, then Novak would be in a prime position to push for the 60-point milestone. It's not a foregone conclusion that the Minnesota native will get that role, but it is a real possibility, making Novak a strong buy-low candidate. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension with the Predators in March of 2024.
Finds twine in Thursday's win
CNashville Predators
December 13, 2024
Novak scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Novak has scored in back-to-back games, though his ice time could be set to drop soon. Ryan O'Reilly returned from a lower-body injury Thursday and looks set to fill a second-line role moving forward, which would leave Novak as the third-line center unless he moves to the wing. The 27-year-old has five goals, one assist, 42 shots on net and 10 blocked shots over 23 appearances this season, so he hasn't done much to earn a larger role despite recording at least 43 points in each of the previous two campaigns.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    13:33
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:30
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:01
 
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14:39
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0:01
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14:12
2:03
0:01
2024–25
13:33
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Novak was one of a number of forwards to earn surprisingly consistent time with the Predators in 2022-23. He was among the most impressive, racking up 17 goals, 26 assists, 93 shots on goal and a plus-5 rating through 51 games, all of which came from December onward. The 26-year-old could be considered somewhat of a late bloomer, but it appears his time is here. Novak is likely to hold down a middle-six role with power-play time in 2023-24, and while his 18.3 shooting percentage will dip, playing a full season should allow him to push for 50 points again if his playmaking remains steady.
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Ends goal drought Tuesday
CNashville Predators
December 11, 2024
Novak scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.
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Ready to rock
CNashville Predators
November 17, 2024
Novak (upper body) will play Sunday against Vancouver, according to Predators Radio Host Max Herz.
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Out again Friday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 15, 2024
Novak (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Flames, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
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Unavailable Thursday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 14, 2024
Novak (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Edmonton, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
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Ruled out for Monday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 11, 2024
Novak (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, Predators Radio Host Max Herz reports.
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Extension coming?
CNashville Predators
March 4, 2024
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman expects a contract extension to be worked out between Nashville and Novak.
ANALYSIS
Novak is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer following the completion of his one-year, $800,000 contract. The 26-year-old forward had been the subject of trade speculation, but it sounds like he won't be on the market. Novak has 13 goals and 34 points in 51 games this season.
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