Thomas Novak

Thomas Novak

27-Year-Old CenterC
Pittsburgh Penguins
Out
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 4/17/2025
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.
Might miss rest of regular season
CPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
March 29, 2025
Although Novak (lower body) is making progress in his recovery, coach Mike Sullivan isn't sure if the 27-year-old will return before the end of the regular season, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Saturday.
ANALYSIS
With the Penguins unlikely to qualify for the playoffs, Novak will probably have to wait until next season to suit up for the team again. He has earned 13 goals and 22 points in 54 outings between Nashville and Pittsburgh in 2024-25. If he does play again this campaign, it will probably be in a bottom-six capacity.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    13:14
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:21
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:01
  • Average Time On Ice:
    13:01
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:38
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:02
 
Ice Time
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Short-Handed
2022–23
14:39
2:30
0:01
2023–24
14:12
2:03
0:01
2024–25
13:14
1:21
0:01
2024–25
13:01
0:38
0:02
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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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Remains sidelined
CPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
March 27, 2025
Novak (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Sabres.
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Still out Tuesday
CPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
March 25, 2025
Novak (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Lightning.
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Won't play against Florida
CPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
March 23, 2025
Novak (lower body) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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Unavailable against Jackets
CPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
March 21, 2025
Novak (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Columbus on Friday, Dan Potash of Sportsnet Pittsburgh reports.
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Won't play Tuesday
CPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
March 18, 2025
Novak (lower body) won't play against the Islanders on Tuesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be on the move
CNashville Predators
March 5, 2025
Novak is expected to be traded to the Penguins, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Wednesday
ANALYSIS
Novak looked poised to be the Predators' second-line center down the stretch, but a trade would change those plans. He's unlikely to be anything more than a third-line center in Pittsburgh. Luke Schenn is also rumored to be in the deal for the Penguins, with Michael Bunting heading the other way to the Predators.
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