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Penguins Sign Veteran Forward Tommy Novak to a 3-Year Contract Extension
Tommy Novak’s extension follows a 16-goal, 42-point season and keeps the Penguins’ second-line center under contract as the salary cap rises.
- On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, keeping him in Pittsburgh through the 2029-2030 season.
- Acquired from the Nashville Predators at the 2025 trade deadline, Novak became a cornerstone contributor last season, appearing in all 82 regular-season games with 16 goals and 26 assists.
- General Manager Kyle Dubas secured the extension at an average annual value of $4.65 million, retaining the forward who anchored the second line alongside Penguins forwards Evgeni Malkin and Igor Chinakhov.
- Representing Team USA at this year's World Championship, the Minnesota native brings international experience to the roster, reflecting Pittsburgh's confidence in his future contributions.
- With the team building on their 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance, this signing stabilizes the middle-six forward group as management believes Novak will remain an effective player in coming years.
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Penguins sign veteran forward Tommy Novak to a 3-year contract extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins signed dependable forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension on Friday. The deal, which begins during the 2027-28 season, carries an average annual
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Penguins Sign Five-Year NHL Forward to a Contract Extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the biggest surprises in the National Hockey League in 2025/26, as the team used career years from several players to bounce back and reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again.Once there, the team were soundly beaten by their arch rivals the Philadelphia Flyers, but with the breakout season of […] The post Penguins Sign Five-Year NHL Forward to a Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
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