Nashville Predators signed Thomas Novak (3 Years / $3,500,000 AAV)

Mar. 4 at 1:37 p.m.

#1

Thomas Novak has signed a new contract with the Nashville Predators.

Length: 3 years

Value: $10,500,000

Expiry Status: UFA

Cap %

: 4.19

Signing Team:

Nashville Predators

Signing Date: Mar. 4, 2024

Source: CapFriendly

Thomas Novak signed a 3 year, $10,500,000 contract with the Nashville Predators on Mar. 4, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $3,500,000.

SEASON	Cap Hit	AAV	P. Bonuses	S. Bonuses	Base Salary	Total Salary	Minors Sal
2024-25	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$0	$0	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000
2025-26	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$0	$0	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000
2026-27	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$0	$0	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000
TOTAL	$10,500,000	$10,500,000	$0	$0	$10,500,000	$10,500,000	$10,500,000

Mar. 4 at 1:40 p.m.

#2

TheLand

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After last season and how well he's doing this season this contract is well deserving especially for a middle 6 forward

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Mar. 4 at 1:42 p.m.

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Brolekb2b

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Much deserved contract for a guy everybody thought was on the move. Good to see him sticking around in Nashville and good on him for getting paid

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Mar. 4 at 2:14 p.m.

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NorthernLeafsFan05

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Excellent signing for the Preds, this is a complete steal. Well done Trotz!

There is no duo more iconic than Tommy Novak and very team friendly deals

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Mar. 4 at 2:19 p.m.

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jpsnow13

You know nothing JS

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The playoffs curse.

Trotz owed it to his players to not go in fire sale mode with the good season they are having.

So, it's good for the fans hopes to keep your UFAs, but does anyone really think they can get to the 2nd round?

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Mar. 4 at 2:56 p.m.

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HockeyManiac95

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Well crap. He's off the trade board. Good signing by Nashville

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Mar. 4 at 3:12 p.m.

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Manson

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Trotz W.

Also well earned by Novak.

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Mar. 4 at 3:13 p.m.

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Tonir87

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Quoting: jpsnow13

The playoffs curse.

Trotz owed it to his players to not go in fire sale mode with the good season they are having.

So, it's good for the fans hopes to keep your UFAs, but does anyone really think they can get to the 2nd round?

You never know. If Saros get hot and team stay healthy. Yes why not?

Voted yes. Good signing. Novak have potential to be regular 50-60+ player.

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Mar. 4 at 3:15 p.m.

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jpsnow13

You know nothing JS

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Quoting: Tonir87

You never know. If Saros get hot and team stay healthy. Yes why not?

Voted yes. Good signing. Novak have potential to be regular 50-60+ player.

Vancouver will destroy them if Demko stays half decent.

Mar. 4 at 3:16 p.m.

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gmgb

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Quoting: jpsnow13

The playoffs curse.

Trotz owed it to his players to not go in fire sale mode with the good season they are having.

So, it's good for the fans hopes to keep your UFAs, but does anyone really think they can get to the 2nd round?

They were the 16th seed, back in 2017.

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Mar. 4 at 4:00 p.m.

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CameronSquires

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Excellent contract for both sides, Novak has really proved himself as a player and Got a solid pay raise and it’s excellent value for the Preds for a solid C.

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Mar. 4 at 5:04 p.m.

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jpsnow13

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Quoting: gmgb

They were the 16th seed, back in 2017.

I get it, a hot goalie can carry a team far in the playoffs. MTL did the same in 2021.

But IMO Saros is no Rinne or Price. I'm not a fan, and neither seems Trotz since he looks more enclined to trade him away than to resign him ...

Mar. 4 at 5:04 p.m.

#13

kaljakori

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In a vacuum it's a solid deal but I wonder about the fit. Is Nashville's middle six really a big enough need to spend like this on it?

Mar. 4 at 5:04 p.m.

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vmark

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Quoting: jpsnow13

The playoffs curse.

Trotz owed it to his players to not go in fire sale mode with the good season they are having.

So, it's good for the fans hopes to keep your UFAs, but does anyone really think they can get to the 2nd round?

Playoffs its goaltending (which they have) and scoring depth (which they could have in the spring) so yeah, depending on who they match up against, they certainly could... they just trounced COL 5-1 and are on an 8 gamer...

Also Josi is quietly a top 3 Norris season again and if not for Quinn busting out he would probably win this year.

Mar. 4 at 5:15 p.m.

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SadSensFan14

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Trotz W. Novak earned it, it's a very good deal.

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Mar. 4 at 5:30 p.m.

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gmgb

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Quoting: jpsnow13

I get it, a hot goalie can carry a team far in the playoffs. MTL did the same in 2021.

But IMO Saros is no Rinne or Price. I'm not a fan, and neither seems Trotz since he looks more enclined to trade him away than to resign him ...

NSH wasn't getting hot goaltending that spring. Rinne was actually uncharacteristically off by his standards, during that run. It was the team in front of him coming together at the right time that fuelled that playoff drive, and the accumulation of injuries to key players (plus some WWE-esque officiating) that eventually did them in.

I think you're selling Saros short, but to each their own. I don't think Trotz agrees with your assessment of him though. The only one of his goalies he's actively looked to trade was Askarov, back at the draft. Yaroslav's stellar play this season probably changed his mind on that though.

Mar. 4 at 6:11 p.m.

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AK50

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This is a freaking STEAL. Could’ve easily gotten 4.5-5 mil in FA.
Whoever voted no on this is either salty or just plain dumb.

Mar. 4 at 6:14 p.m.

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triggerman

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Quoting: Tonir87

You never know. If Saros get hot and team stay healthy. Yes why not?

Voted yes. Good signing. Novak have potential to be regular 50-60+ player.

This is a steal of a signing. This is a young team and as guys like Evangelista, Tomasino and Glass start to hit their stride, Novak is going to rack up the points. Totally agree with 50-60 easily.

Quoting: jpsnow13

I get it, a hot goalie can carry a team far in the playoffs. MTL did the same in 2021.

But IMO Saros is no Rinne or Price. I'm not a fan, and neither seems Trotz since he looks more enclined to trade him away than to resign him ...

As for Saros, Trotz can hate him if he wants, but can't ignore 6th in the league in wins. Not sure how Trotz looks more inclined to trade Saros, but if you're basing that on term left without an extension, Saros has as much term left as Marner and Draisaitl. Are those two in play this week as well?

Mar. 5 at 8:23 p.m.

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KSIxSKULLS

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Crazy how well he's done despite playing 4th minute ice time (not necessarily 4th line 5v5). Not sure how this one is going to age.

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