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.
Projected to play in Winnipeg
CNashville Predators
January 7, 2025
Head coach Andrew Brunette said that he expects Novak (upper body) will be able to play in Tuesday's road matchup against the Jets, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Novak missed back-to-back games in Vancouver and Calgary due to his injury. The left-shot center will most likely fill a bottom-six role against the Jets on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has contributed five goals and four helpers over 31 appearances this season.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    13:21
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:25
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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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Likely out Saturday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
January 4, 2025
Novak (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday against the Flames, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
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Won't be available Friday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
January 3, 2025
Novak (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Canucks.
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Pockets helper Monday
CNashville Predators
December 24, 2024
Novak earned an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.
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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.
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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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Trending toward return
CNashville Predators
January 7, 2025
Novak, who is dealing with an upper-body injury, might be ready to play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports.
ANALYSIS
Novak looks poised to rejoin the lineup after missing the Preds' last two contests due to his upper-body problem. With the 27-year-old center seemingly ready to play, Ozzy Wiesblatt was sent back down to the minors. For his part, Novak is currently mired in an eight-game goal drought during which he generated three assists, nine shots and two hits.
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