Thomas Novak

Thomas Novak

27-Year-Old CenterC
Nashville Predators
Day-To-Day
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 11/15/2024
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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Novak is set to miss his fifth straight game. He has three goals and four points in 12 outings in 2024-25. It remains to be seen if he'll be an option Friday versus Calgary.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    13:21
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:31
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:01
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
14:39
2:30
0:01
2023–24
14:12
2:03
0:01
2024–25
13:21
1:31
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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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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Unavailable Saturday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 9, 2024
Novak (upper body) won't play Saturday against Utah, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
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Remains out Thursday
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 7, 2024
Novak (upper body) won't play against Florida on Thursday, per Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.
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Has upper-body injury
CNashville Predators
Upper Body
November 6, 2024
Novak missed Wednesday's game versus the Capitals due to an upper-body injury.
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Garners assist in win
CNashville Predators
October 25, 2024
Novak logged a power-play assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
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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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