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.
Garners assist in win
CNashville Predators
October 25, 2024
Novak logged a power-play assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
ANALYSIS
Novak earned his first helper of the season on Brady Skjei's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. The 27-year-old Novak has four points, 16 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through seven contests so far. His ice time was limited to 10:45 in Friday's win, though it's unclear if he's in danger of being a healthy scratch. He'll have limited fantasy value in a bottom-six role, though if he can turn his performance around, he could be a candidate for the second line again.
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  • Average Time On Ice:
    13:13
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:39
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    0:01
 
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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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Finds back of net Tuesday
CNashville Predators
October 23, 2024
Novak scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.
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Tallies in Tuesday's loss
CNashville Predators
October 16, 2024
Novak netted a goal in Tuesday's 7-3 loss versus the Kraken.
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Scores in Thursday's loss
CNashville Predators
October 10, 2024
Novak scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.
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Carries offense in preseason loss
CNashville Predators
October 6, 2024
Novak scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's preseason loss to the Hurricanes.
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Scores in loss
CNashville Predators
April 10, 2024
Novak scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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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