Penguins Secure Tommy Novak Through 2029‑30
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a three‑year contract extension for forward Tommy Novak, beginning with the 2027‑28 season and carrying an average annual value of $4.65 million through 2029‑30.
Novak, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026‑27 campaign, has emerged as a cornerstone of the roster, having logged a career‑high 42 points in 82 games during the 2025‑26 season, a performance that placed him seventh in team scoring and fifth on the power play.
A Season of Iron‑Man Durability
What sets Novak apart is his durability; he was the only Penguin to appear in every regular‑season game last year, a testament to his conditioning and commitment that the front office values as the club looks ahead.
His statistical footprint stretches beyond a single season. In 285 NHL appearances he has tallied 65 goals and 94 assists for 159 points, with his most productive year coming in 2023‑24 with the Nashville Predators, where he posted 18 goals, 27 assists and 45 points in 71 games.
Beyond the NHL: College, International Play and Draft Roots
Before reaching the NHL, Novak spent four seasons at the University of Minnesota, compiling 88 points in 129 games and earning a reputation as a reliable two‑way forward.
Internationally, he represented the United States at the 2026 World Championship, leading the team with seven assists and eight points in eight games.
The Penguins acquired Novak in March 2025, sending forward Michael Bunting and a 2026 fourth‑round draft pick to Nashville in exchange. He was originally drafted by the Predators in the third round, 85th overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft.