Thomas Novak

Thomas Novak

27-Year-Old CenterC
Nashville Predators
Day-To-Day
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 1/7/2025
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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Novak sat out the Predators' 3-0 win over Vancouver due to the injury, and it appears he'll likely miss at least one more contest. With Novak unavailable, Fedor Svechkov will likely remain in Nashville's bottom six.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    13:18
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:26
  • 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
13:18
1:26
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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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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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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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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